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Veteran suicide royal commission
‘My life was destroyed’: Veteran suicide families speak out
With the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran suicide about to release its findings, six families disclose their heartbreak, their belief that the system let them down – and what they would like to see changed.
- by Tim Barlass
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How to look like Russell Crowe in his prime for just $75,000
Leather breastplates, aluminium swords and rubber shields are just the beginning.
- by Tim Barlass
Dealing with May Gibbs wasn’t all Snugglepot and Cuddlepie
The illustrator’s first newspaper strip, Bib and Bub, was published 100 years ago. The astute businesswoman was perfectly capable of standing her ground in the male-dominated industry.
- by Tim Barlass
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History
The surprise encounter revealed in Governor Phillip’s newly unearthed journal
When 20 pages of Australia’s first governor’s journal turned up, it was something of a must-have for the State Library of NSW.
- by Tim Barlass
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Heritage
Mystery surrounding treasures from Sydney shipwreck may finally be solved
Items recovered from the wreck including figurines of baby birds have survived the plundering of treasure hunters.
- by Tim Barlass
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Healthcare
When rats ruled The Rocks and fear stalked the streets of Sydney
The year was 1900 and public enemy number one in Sydney was the plague-infected rat.
- by Tim Barlass
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Heritage
Two photos, taken from same spot – but 120 years between them
The first image, taken from a balloon, is believed to be the first elevated panorama of Sydney.
- by Tim Barlass
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Vivid Sydney
‘Really sorry’: Premier speaks after Vivid drone show cancellation
Public safety drove the decision to cancel the drone show at Circular Quay on the final night of the festival of light, organisers say.
- by Michaela Whitbourn and Tim Barlass
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World War II
‘Dad disappeared for about six months’: The actor hired to impersonate a British war commander
To deceive the Germans, MI5 recruited Australian actor Meyrick Clifton James.
- by Tim Barlass
A noose, death hood and hanged woman’s letter: How being NSW sheriff has changed over 200 years
The role of sheriff has existed in NSW since 1824, but many could be excused for not knowing what the job entails.
- by Tim Barlass
Sydney’s undercover wartime lookout post reopens after ‘labour of love’
An abandoned, empty and crumbling military base will be opened to the public after a two-year restoration project.
- by Tim Barlass
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