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Sue Williams

Sue Williams is a contributing writer

Sydneysider Peter Moor downsized from his former house to a penthouse because he wanted a break from mowing lawns – but now regrets his decision.

‘I had no idea about some of the issues’: The Aussies finding the downsides to downsizing

Downsizing is touted as the easy route to a lock-up-and-go, low-maintenance, maximum money-in-the-bank lifestyle. But you won’t see its many downsides mentioned in the glossy brochures for new apartment complexes.

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Newtown is among the inner Sydney suburbs with a median house price of $2 million or less.

The last inner Sydney suburbs where houses cost under $2m

Popular inner suburbs are being hit by a rush of potential buyers, eager to snare a home before any more rate cuts.

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Anya and Michael in their first Moscow winter, 2006

He knew too much about Putin’s apparatchiks – so his family ended up hiding out here

When a job with an oligarch in Russia turned dangerous, Nick Stride grabbed his family and fled as far as they could go: Australia.

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Loves flying into Sydney … pilot with Virgin Jade Reinbott.

‘I can’t get a free flight’: Inside the world of pilots, drivers and captains

Airline pilots, ship’s captains and coach drivers reveal what it’s really like to be at the pointy end of travel.

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Gibraltar is a picturesque place that manages to straddle British ownership and a decidedly Spanish location and still retain its grace.

The surprising way you’ll find some of Europe’s most idyllic places

Short cruises along the Mediterranean are being booked as the perfect prologue to a longer European jaunt.

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Mascot Towers residents have been thrown a lifeline.

Sell up and wipe your debts: Owners of troubled Mascot Towers apartments thrown a lifeline

Embattled owners in the troubled Mascot Towers buildings could soon walk away from the defect-riddled buildings debt-free.

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Builder Chris Triantis during a current project.

Why 2024 is the year of the home renovation

For anyone looking to renovate a home this year, the message is clear: do it sooner rather than later.

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Connie Martino (left) and her sister Mel Martino (right) in their store, Ambiance.

Already counting down the days to Christmas? You’re not alone

While some baulk at the sight of Christmas decorations in October, others relish making the most of the festive season. But why?

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Towers of Light at Kings Canyon - the installation emits an “otherworldly singing”.

Famed light artist brings dazzling installation to a new outback site

British-Australian artist Bruce Munro lit up the desert at Uluru. Now it’s Kings Canyon’s turn to gleam.

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Where time disappears... the Nostalgia Box.

Push-button nostalgia: Australia’s only game console museum a surprise delight

Now you can indulge your childhood or teenage love for Space Invaders or Mario Kart.

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