How an extra coat of paint could save lives this bushfire season
Protecting homes against bushfires has been made easier after leading Sydney university engineers created a new fire-retardant paint – the first to pass stringent Australian testing.
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Top teacher reveals biggest risks in HSC legal studies exam
A Sydney private school teacher whose students are among the best in the state says it is possible to have a “stress-free” legal studies exam – if you follow a few key rules.
Top teacher’s five traps to avoid in HSC biology exam
Merewether High School gets more band 6 results in biology than any other school in the state. Here, teacher Ami Morrow reveals how her students do it.
Ultimate guide to HSC success: Experts’ last-minute tips
With just days until the first HSC exam, here’s some last-minute advice from experts including exam markers, top teachers, elite students and tutors. Read the the ultimate guide to success.
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Bradman Cup: NewsLocal’s team of the tournament
With the NSW under 16 Country Championships done and dusted for another year, NewsLocal has pored over the stats and crunched the numbers to come up with the Bradman Cup team of the tournament.
Sydney’s most expensive streets revealed
More than half the country’s most expensive streets to buy a house are in one popular city location – but there were also some more surprising locations to make the list.
Key problem with both parties’ housing plans
Experts warn first homebuyer measures introduced by the state government and the opposition could have unwanted consequences – and one side’s policy has been deemed a greater risk.
Bradman Cup: Newcastle breaks decade-long championship drought
Newcastle has claimed its first Bradman Cup in a decade after defeating Riverina in a winner-takes-all final round clash at Lake Macquarie. Find out how it all happened.
Picture gallery: Parkes Elvis Festival in full swing
The Parkes Elvis Festival is in full swing with thousands travelling to the Central West including a Sydney couple planning to renew their vows at the event. See our mega picture gallery here.
Air turns blue! Mayhem in dramatic Sydney to Hobart start
The air turned blue as frantic skippers yelled at crew and engaged in heated debate after terrifyingly close calls, near misses and major drama at the start of the Sydney to Hobart yacht race.
Sick to the stomach! Sydney to Hobart gun’s ultimate sacrifice
This famous sailors job literally makes him sick. So why is he about to head out to sea in one of the toughest ocean races in the world?
Calculate the impact: 110 suburbs to see property price hike
More than 100 suburbs across Australia are expected to see a boom. See the list and calculate what that means for your home.`
Revealed: best home in your suburb in 2022
A shortage of well located homes not requiring renovations resulted in some standout property sales this year. See the homes that achieved new suburb records over 2022
The suburbs where house prices have doubled in five years
House prices in a handful of suburbs have more than doubled since 2017, earning homeowners more than $250,000 a year in capital gains.
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