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Kayla Olaya is a reporter at The Sydney Morning Herald.

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

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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
Raygun defends action to shut down comedian’s musical

Raygun defends action to shut down comedian’s musical

Rachael Gunn said she had moved to trademark her name and pose because other parties were attempting to trademark them.

  • by Kayla Olaya
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Need a laugh? This year’s funniest wildlife photos named

Need a laugh? This year’s funniest wildlife photos named

Dancing insects, owls making out and a penguin square-up – what could possibly win against that line up?

  • by Kayla Olaya
Netflix Sex Education actor found guilty of raping teen in acting class

Netflix Sex Education actor found guilty of raping teen in acting class

Alexander Westwood used his position as an acting teacher to sexually abuse two teenage girls who attended his classes.

  • by Kayla Olaya
Jay-Z denies raping 13-year-old girl in Diddy-related lawsuit

Jay-Z denies raping 13-year-old girl in Diddy-related lawsuit

The billionaire rapper has been accused of raping a 13-year-old, alongside Sean “Diddy” Combs.

  • by Kayla Olaya and Karl Quinn
With housing affordability stretched, more Millennials look to playing markets

With housing affordability stretched, more Millennials look to playing markets

The challenge of buying a first residence is pushing more people such as Helena Osborne towards investing in financial assets.

  • by Kayla Olaya
Why the cost-of-living crisis hasn’t been a boon for $2 shops

Why the cost-of-living crisis hasn’t been a boon for $2 shops

You might imagine high inflation and interest rates would drive a rush towards discount stores. But the sector has other challenges.

  • by Kayla Olaya

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