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Review: Merrylands’ hot new brunch spot serves a breakfast board with the lot
2+ hour, 55+ min ago (417+ words) Young families and Zoomers are flocking to impressive modern Middle Eastern restaurant Iftar at Mason & Main. I was also put off by the promise of "shawarma tacos" which " in my experience in Australia " should be approached with the same caution…...
Fryer learning: The Greek Cypriot refugee behind WA’s favourite fish side dish
2+ hour, 55+ min ago (606+ words) The former coffee shop owner reflects on what's changed " and what hasn't " since he jumped into the deep end in the early 90s. If you've eaten fish and chips in Western Australia over the past three decades, it's likely that you've…...
Kyle and Jackie O’s boss breaks bread with the show’s mortal enemies
2+ hour, 55+ min ago (1393+ words) April 3, 2026 " 5:00am In this week's On Background, Kyle and Jackie O's boss breaks bread with unusual companions, a new challenger to Sky News' rebrand enters the arena and a wannabe conservative media powerhouse staves off bankruptcy. Just weeks before The Kyle…...
The 25 overseas destinations I’d swap for Australian ones (and five I wouldn’t)
2+ hour, 55+ min ago (1835+ words) You could make a case that the world's most underrated travel destination " at least among Australians " is Australia. We all hunger for overseas experiences, we idealise and even fetishise the act of travelling to other countries while conveniently forgetting the…...
Australia push for reform to ‘crazy’ transfer system after securing young strongman
2+ hour, 55+ min ago (697+ words) April 3, 2026 " 5:00am The threat of Massimo De Lutiis being poached by Ulster and Ireland has been snuffed out, with the 22-year-old tighthead prop set to re-sign with Rugby Australia and Queensland. But while the De Lutiis saga appears to have ended…...
Bumper travel quiz: In which city is the world’s oldest university?
2+ hour, 55+ min ago (49+ words) Bumper travel quiz: In which city is the world's oldest university?SMH.com.au Are you an expert traveller? Test your knowledge with this week's bumper Easter travel quiz. You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items…...
I have a flight already booked. Can my airline hit me with a fuel surcharge?
2+ hour, 55+ min ago (292+ words) Michael Gebicki is Traveller's expert Tripologist. Each week he tackles the thorny issues in travel as well as answering your questions. Got a question for the Tripologist? Email [email protected] April 3, 2026 " 5:00am I've booked a return flight to Copenhagen and I'm concerned…...
Sydney hops to it despite Easter cost crunch
2+ hour, 55+ min ago (920+ words) April 3, 2026 " 5:00am Some things are worth spending money on even during a cost of living crisis " and for Sydneysiders, Easter is one of them. Sinead Connon, a 22-year-old living in Newtown, will be enjoying her holiday at a music festival with…...
How Ivan Cleary is mastering Craig Bellamy’s most famous coaching trick
2+ hour, 55+ min ago (712+ words) April 3, 2026 " 5:00am Ivan Cleary has drawn inspiration from Craig Bellamy more than once. When Penrith's rotten 2019 campaign proved the turning point that sparked a dynasty " but not before Cleary considered walking away from the club " it was the Storm culture that…...
All hail the Easter Show, a gritty haven for milquetoast suburban kids
2+ hour, 25+ min ago (614+ words) In this column, we deliver hot (and cold) takes on pop culture, judging whether a subject is overrated or underrated. April 3, 2026 " 5:30am Forget Botox or adult colouring books or anything Kris Jenner does to try to look like a sister to…...