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Kayla Olaya is a reporter at The Sydney Morning Herald.

Saving Sydney

Saving Sydney

Exploring the big and bold ideas of Gen Z leaders to address Sydney’s housing crisis - before it’s too late.

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Sydney’s housing catastrophe is just around the corner. Gen Z knows how to fix it

Sydney’s housing catastrophe is just around the corner. Gen Z knows how to fix it

The problem has hit one group the hardest. So we asked six young experts to come up with some solutions.

  • by Daniel Lo Surdo, Penry Buckley, Cindy Yin, Nick Newling, Kayla Olaya and Frances Howe
LA on fire: Hollywood stars in shock as their homes burn

LA on fire: Hollywood stars in shock as their homes burn

Paris Hilton, Billy Crystal and Adam Brody are among the celebrities directly affected by the fires, and dozens of shows have halted production.

  • by Brittany Busch and Kayla Olaya
‘Sunscreen is toxic’ and three other SPF myths to rethink this summer

‘Sunscreen is toxic’ and three other SPF myths to rethink this summer

Common misconceptions still stop Australians from using SPF products correctly, despite the country having the world’s highest melanoma rate.

  • by Kayla Olaya
Everything you need to know about the 2025 Golden Globes

Everything you need to know about the 2025 Golden Globes

As Hollywood fires up its award season, find out where to watch the festivities, who the front-runners are, and our critics’ take on the key films.

  • by Kayla Olaya
Celebrities the Pentagon turned to last year to boost army recruitment

Celebrities the Pentagon turned to last year to boost army recruitment

The US military is facing a recruitment shortage. It hoped these influencers would fix it.

  • by Kayla Olaya
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Seven kilometres of fireworks: How Sydney is getting ready for its big party

Seven kilometres of fireworks: How Sydney is getting ready for its big party

Fireworks director Fortunato Foti will again light up the harbour after an industrial dispute between the NSW government and the rail union threatened the spectacle.

  • by Kayla Olaya
Working holidaymaker numbers have soared to record levels. It’s a challenge for Labor
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Working holidaymaker numbers have soared to record levels. It’s a challenge for Labor

Australia is taking in about half of the world’s working holidaymakers in a strong jobs market. One country is leading the surge.

  • by Natassia Chrysanthos, Kayla Olaya and Hannah Hammoud
Beauty tools, fashion, flights and luggage: The best Boxing Day deals

Beauty tools, fashion, flights and luggage: The best Boxing Day deals

We have scouted the best deals for discounts on sheets, a hairdryer, or something for your pet – and many are already on sale.

  • by Kayla Olaya
Raygun hits up comedy club owner for $10,000

Raygun hits up comedy club owner for $10,000

Lawyers for Rachael “Raygun” Gunn are demanding $10,000 in legal fees from a small Sydney promoter that had planned to stage a musical based on the Olympic breakdancer.

  • by Kayla Olaya and Nick Galvin
Documentary makers swoop on Luigi Mangione story

Documentary makers swoop on Luigi Mangione story

Two separate documentaries are in the works about the story of Luigi Mangione, accused of shooting UnitedHealthcare chief Brian Thompson on a New York street.

  • by Kayla Olaya

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