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An artist’s impression of Town Hall Square, part of the council’s long-term strategy to create three separate but interconnected public squares along George Street.

Sydney might get a new civic square. One building stands in the way

The city council wants to start demolishing buildings within three years to make way for the project, which comes with a $150 million price tag.

  • Megan Gorrey

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The structure was designed to celebrate the connection between land, sky and sea.

First look at the Barangaroo landmark 450,000 oyster shells built

The gleaming white structure beside Sydney Harbour was designed to celebrate the connection between land, sky and sea.

  • Megan Gorrey
Work is forging ahead on the $2 billion Harbourside redevelopment.

The battle of barbecues and blocked views: $2b Sydney tower faces fresh fight

Events at a future waterfront park at Darling Harbour have been scrapped for yoga-style activities after residents complained about noise disturbance.

  • Megan Gorrey
Big swell at Thirroul beach near Wollongong.

Three dead, fourth person missing as monster ocean swells batter NSW coastline

Three people have drowned in a horror day on the NSW coast as waves up to five metres high threaten beach plans for the Easter break.

  • Daniel Lo Surdo and Josefine Ganko
Monika Tu in her dressing room. She says her approach to shopping is: “If I like something, I’m, ‘OK, one of each colour.’ ”

‘Sometimes I really admire myself’: Tu’s rise from market stall to real-estate riches

She describes her life as a “Chinese fairytale”, but there’s more to Monika Tu than just glitz, glamour and a fabulously opulent wardrobe.

  • Jane Cadzow
The proposed changes would make it easier for businesses to trade later.

Sydney forges ahead with vision for 24-hour city – just keep the noise down

The City of Sydney is proposing “special entertainment precincts” in existing late-night trading areas to make it easier for businesses to operate later.

  • Megan Gorrey
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The female staff member and another member of Cairo confront the Telegraph news crew on Enmore Road
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Cairo staff confront Daily Telegraph

The female staff member and another member of Cairo confront the Telegraph news crew on Enmore Road

Senior reporter Danielle Gusmaroli enters the eatery and talks with the female staff member
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Telegraph reporter enters Cairo

Senior reporter Danielle Gusmaroli enters the eatery and talks with the female staff member

A man wearing a Star of David hat enters the popular eatery and orders a hibiscus tea before walking to the back of the store
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The man enters Cairo Takeaway on Enmore Road and orders a drink

A man wearing a Star of David hat enters the popular eatery and orders a hibiscus tea before walking to the back of the store

The man departs Cairo eatery and talks to a female staff member outside the store
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Man departs Cairo, talks to staff

The man departs Cairo eatery and talks to a female staff member outside the store

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