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The Brisbane Lions have secured their three-peat, the Newcastle Knights are living their Cinderella Story, and the NRL Premiership will be decided this weekend. Footy finals season is well and truly upon us. Sport is a keystone of the Australian experience. Sport …

On Thursday, 19 February 2026, the community celebrated the official opening of Rosebery Plaza at 81 Epsom Road. As one of the most significant community‑focused commercial developments in Sydney’s southeast living corridor in recent years, the opening marked not just the activation …

Siena Fagan is a coffee addict Whenever an assignment is feeling a bit static, I pack a bag and set myself up at a coffee shop. Whether it’s the buzz of my skim cappuccino, the hustle and bustle of busy customers, or …

More than 300 athletes from over 40 nations are in Western Sydney this week for the 2025 ICF Slalom World Championships, with racing underway at Penrith Whitewater Stadium. The event was officially launched last Friday at Taronga Zoo, with slalom icons gathering …

The Brisbane Lions have cemented themselves as the AFL’s dominant force of the modern era, backing up last year’s demolition of Sydney with a commanding 47-point grand final win over the Geelong Cats. Unlike 2024’s one-sided contest, the start of this game …

“It’s not too sweet” is perhaps the highest praise a dessert can earn from an Asian palate. Since moving to Australia for study, I’ve lost count of the times I’ve fallen for a dessert spot, tempted by social media hyping the not-too-sweet …

Born from a Hangover Night: An Irish-Chinese Fusion Full of Surprises Jixin (Leona) Li, Oliver Wen Paddy Chan’s Newtown launched its daring fusion of Irish Chinese Cuisine in King Street on Tuesday, February 11.  Throughout the night, guests sampled unexpected flavour pairings, …

Marco Stojanovik looks at programs that aim to keep indigenous kids out of the justice system. “Alright everybody, same combo: double jab, left, left,” Josh Togo yells out over a smacking of boxing gloves against pads. The young boxers pair off and …

Another year, another beautiful fortnight at Melbourne Park. The trip to Melbourne for the tennis is always a special one. The city’s love for sport is palpable as soon as you arrive at Southern Cross station, from the grand Ethiad Stadium, pride of place; to the big screen at Federation …

Winter on Italy’s Amalfi Coast brings a vague melancholy: a hangover from too many proseccos the summer past. The tourists have dissipated back into their real lives and most businesses have closed up for Christmas. From the outside looking in, the coast …