Pollution emission cap put on cruise ships in Sydney Harbour

Harbourfront suburbs will breathe easier after the Turnbull Government agreed to revive restrictions on the sulphur content of fuels used by cruise ships at dock in Sydney Harbour.

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Botany chemical plant's controlled burn sparks giant flame visible across Sydney

A giant flame visible from all parts of Sydney is a controlled burn off at a chemical plant, NSW Fire and Rescue says.

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Industry Appointments 01 Dec 16

WELCOME to Industry Appointments, Travel Daily's Thursday feature which has the latest job appointments from across the industry. If you have just appointed someone to a new position and would like to update the industry email appointments@traveldaily.com.au.

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Window Seat 01 Dec 16

AN AUSTRALIAN anthropologist who spent the last 20 years travelling has come up with a novel way to keep your valuables and documents safe while on the road - by hiding them in your boobs.

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Fiji’s tropical end of year party

TOURISM Fiji held its media wrap up party for 2016 last night on the rooftop of the new, luxury Primus Hotel in the heart of Sydney CBD.

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Christmas comes early for Sabre

SABRE last night opened up the 2016 festive season celebrations with a Christmas party at the chic Ivy Penthouse in Sydney.

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HLO agents zip to LA

FIVE helloworld branded and associate members embarked on an educational trip to the Disney Institute in Los Angeles, flying on board United Airlines' new Dreamliner aircraft.

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Dave’s spectacular finale

THE feathers were flying last night as ten plucky agents competed in the Do Dave's Itinerary grand finale.

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Youth tourism conf

SYDNEY will host the second WYSE Exchange Australia Youth Tourism Conference on 30 Mar.

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Connected Airports

THE Asia-Pacific is home to a third of the top 50 most connected airports, the OAG Megahubs 2016 report shows.

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Driveaway EBs

TRAVELLERS eyeing off a motorhome holiday in Canada, the USA, United Kingdom, Ireland or France in 2017 can take advantage of DriveAway Holidays' selection of Early Bird deals.

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K-pop stars tour Oz

TEN episodes of 2PM Wild Beat, a Korean reality variety show featuring popular K-pop stars 2PM, were filmed down under earlier this month.

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Sydney's sunniest patch since 1990 points to warm start in a summer of fires and heatwaves

Sydney has just capped its sunniest November for 26 years, with the relatively warm and dry conditions set to extend well into the start of summer.

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Killer Shahram Hejabian sentenced to 21 years after botched murder-suicide attempt

A refugee suffering from post traumatic stress disorder when he murdered his girlfriend before attempting to take his own life in his western Sydney apartment has been sentenced to 21 years in jail.

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Sydney's public transport use soars, even as its buses run late

Public transport use is soaring across Sydney, putting more pressure on crowded trains and buses.

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Agents experience the new Dubai

FROM culture to adventure, agents experienced the newest attractions in Dubai visiting Dubai Parks and Resorts (DPR) theme parks, taking in the colours and vibrancy of the new Legoland, Riverland and Bollywood Parks.

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Dubai Tourism and Emirates Megafamil

DUBAI Tourism and Emirates completed their 5th annual Ultimate Emirates Dubai Famil this month, which saw over 150 agents take part in a fun-filled week of experiences and showcased the many new attractions which have opened this year in the destination. AFTA also joined the famil this year to further support the Destination Partnership with Dubai Tourism.

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$1.7 billion in new Waratah trains for Sydney commuter network

The once maligned Waratah trains are finally proving their worth for the NSW government after it awarded $1.7 billion contract to buy 24 of the Chinese-built double-deckers.

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Police seize over $2.5 million in extensive drug raids across Sydney

Police have seized an estimated $2.5 million worth of cannabis in extensive drug raids across Sydney on Wednesday. 

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Sydney Now: What you need to know on Thursday, December 1, 2016

What you need to know today.

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Bikie figure target of covert police operation as Pasquale Barbaro gangland hit carried out

Living in an upmarket Sydney apartment and studying a master's degree, to the untrained eye Abuzar Sultani cast the image of a young and intelligent professional. 

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Crown asks court to consider life sentence for Man Monis lover Amirah Droudis

Killer Amirah Droudis has every reason to walk away from the violent world view of her partner Sydney siege gunman Man Monis after being subjected to years of betrayal and physical abuse at his hands, a court has heard.

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Accommodation Updates 30 Nov 16

WELCOME to Accommodation Updates, Travel Daily's Wed feature. If your property has undergone some recent changes of which you would like to make the industry aware, send a brief description with an image to accomupdates@traveldaily.com.au.

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AFTA update 30 Nov 16

FROM AFTA's chief executive, Jayson Westbury

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Window Seat 30 Nov 16

WE'RE all dressed in our finest kilts and sporrans here at Travel Daily, in honour of St Andrew's day and all things Scottish.

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One hump or two?

THESE two TravelManagers members recently experienced the wonders of Broome in WA courtesy of Viva! Holidays and Virgin Australia.

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Breaking good: Sydney schoolboys take down the 'most hated man in the world'

He outraged the world by hiking the price of an essential drug by more than 5000 per cent.

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Eddie and Moses Obeid win reprieve over coal deal charges

Former Labor minister Eddie Obeid and his son Moses have had a small victory after a Sydney magistrate agreed to delay a court hearing on whether they should face a criminal trial over a $30 million coal deal.

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300,000 Sydney residents lose garbage service over promotion dispute

The strange reason garbage pickup is being cut off.

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Sydney gas explosion: guard saves food court from fiery explosion, owners say

The explosion that rocked a Sydney shopping centre on Tuesday could have been much worse if not for the quick thinking of one of the shopping centre's security guards, shop owners say.

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Sydney sonographer accused of indecently assaulting ultrasound patients

As a Sydney sonographer conducted an ultrasound, he allegedly told his patient: "It's good that you're single. It's better to get married after 30."

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Audit report reveals major failures in Sydney's $2.1 billion light rail project

The NSW government failed to "effectively plan and procure" Sydney's $2.1 billion light rail project, resulting in a higher cost than originally budgeted and reduced benefits. 

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Arrests over killing of Pasquale Barbaro 'phase one' in underworld crackdown: police

Four men once connected to the Rebels outlaw motorcycle gang have been charged with the execution-style murder of Sydney crime figure Pasquale Barbaro in the city's south.

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Sydney Now: What you need to know on Tuesday, November 29, 2016

What you need to know.

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A state divided: parts of NSW 'recession-hit' as Sydney booms

Sydney's economic hubs have been booming as regional areas go backwards.

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Seven taken to hospital after gas explosion in Haymarket, Sydney

Six adults and a young child have been taken to hospital after a gas explosion in Sydney's Chinatown on Tuesday night.

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Rebels bikie and gangland shooting suspect arrested over Pasquale Barbaro death

A senior Rebels gang member arrested over the murder of a Sydney underworld figure had also been on the police radar as a suspect in the fatal shooting of a fellow bikie.  

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Sydney weather: City 'warming up' for thunderstorms as summer looms

Sydney is in for a dose of summer weather as the new season's tidings include a burst of thunderstorm activity.

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Passengers injured as turbulence strikes flight landing at Sydney Airport

A number of passengers on an international flight bound for Sydney have been injured after turbulence struck the aircraft on Monday afternoon.

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Perth agents explore KL

EIGHT agents from Perth had a fantastic introduction to Kuala Lumpur recently, taking in the city's sights and sounds during a whirlwind famil.

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Como hosts agents in Bangkok

COMO Hotels and Resorts along with Thai Airways International hosted this group of Australian agents on a recent trip to Bangkok and Phuket.

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Topdeck celebrates Asia

TOPDECK Travel launched its new Asia itineraries (TD 06 Oct) with an event in Sydney last week which highlighted all things Asia.

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Top agents take on Thailand

SEVEN top selling travel agents from Melbourne and Tasmania have just returned from a famil to Bangkok and Koh Samui in Thailand hosted by Bangkok Airways and Royal Brunei Airlines.

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SWISS is just the ticket!

VICTORIA Jaworskyj from ATPI Travel in Melbourne will hopefully get an extra baggage allowance on her upcoming trip to Switzerland - so she can fit in this gigantic novelty boarding pass.

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NSW police carrying out raids at Sydney Olympic Park

NSW Police are conducting raids on a series of premises across Sydney. 

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Scurvy surprise: Archaic sickness that struck down sailors resurfaces in Sydney

"The thought of having such an old disease was scary," said Penelope Jackson after her diagnosis.

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TD breaking news – Qantas and American Airlines withdraw alliance application

"Extremely disappointing sequence of events," Qantas says.

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Sydney Now: What you need to know on Tuesday, November 29, 2016

What you need to know to get your day under way.

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Driver ran down Hume Motorway to escape road rage assault, police say

Two drivers who attempted to merge onto a highway south of Sydney became involved in a violent road rage incident that left one of the men in hospital and the other charged with drink-driving, police allege.

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Gomez, third pygmy marmoset stolen from Symbio Zoo, found safe and well

The third monkey stolen from a zoo between Sydney and Wollongong at the weekend has been found safe and well.

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Parents, siblings 'witnessed Indy Lee Henderson being crushed by monument'

A three-year-old Sydney girl crushed by a stone monument died in front of her siblings and parents, devastated friends have revealed.

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The $85 million hit to Sydney motorists revealed

A controversial NSW government mandate is costing Sydney motorists up to $85 million a year, a report by the federal competition regulator has found.

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Driver Bashar Hawchar pleads guilty after woman dragged by car, left in gutter

A driver charged after a woman was dragged by a car and left for dead in a gutter in south western Sydney has pleaded guilty the day his trial was due to start.

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Sydney weather: Thunderstorms set to brew each afternoon for the next week

Severe thunderstorms are expected across most of the coastal strip of NSW from Wollongong to the Queensland border on Monday afternoon, a pattern likely to be repeated for the coming week.

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Brochures 28 Nov 16

WELCOME to Brochures of the Week, Travel Daily's Monday feature.

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Window Seat 28 Nov 16

THERE'S massive excitement this week at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport in the US, where the toilets have won the 'America's Best Restroom' contest for 2016.

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IndiGo on Travelport

INDIA'S largest domestic carrier IndiGo has marked its debut on the Travelport GDS at an event for more than 300 travel industry leaders in New Delhi on Fri.

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Agents venture to Peru & Chile

EARLIER this month Natural Focus Safaris and LATAM Airlines treated top agents on a 10-night educational to Peru and Chile.

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PTM get together in WA

TRAVELMANAGERS' third bi-annual state meeting was held in Perth last week with five Western Australian Personal Travel Managers (PTMs) recognised for five years of service.

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AA FULL PAGE

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Airbnb to China

AIRBNB has begun discussions to buy one of its competitors in China, Xiaozhu.com, according to US media.

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Sydney girl, 3, crushed under stone war memorial at bowling club

A report is being prepared for the coroner after a three-year-old western Sydney girl died after being crushed by a stone monument on the weekend.

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Search launched for missing former NRL player Chad Robinson

Family and friends of former NRL player Chad Robinson have appealed for public help to find him after the 36-year-old disappeared from Sydney's north-west on the weekend.

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Sydney Now: What you need to know on Monday, November 28, 2016

What you need to know to get your day under way.

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Sydney's plastic pollution problem has an impact on property values, report shows

Property values in Sydney could be affected if plastic pollution continues.

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Toowoomba (Brisbane West Wellcamp) to Sydney from $109 one way

For Travel: Thursday 27 April 2017 to Thursday 22 June 2017
For Sale: Until Monday 5 December 2016

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Fraser Coast (Hervey Bay) to Sydney from $119 one way

For Travel: Wednesday 11 January 2017 to Monday 30 January 2017
For Sale: Until Monday 5 December 2016

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Rockhampton to Sydney from $135 one way

For Travel: Thursday 27 April 2017 to Thursday 22 June 2017
For Sale: Until Monday 5 December 2016

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Sydney's eastern suburbs and northern beaches have Australia's lowest unemployment

Sydney's booming economy is delivering low unemployment in many parts of the city

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Woman punched and man stabbed after violent night in Sydney's CBD

Two men have been arrested after multiple violent incidents at fast-food outlets in Sydney's central business district early on Sunday.

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Queuing for restaurants: As life gets busier, Sydney diners draw the line

"People don't even want to wait for their coffee in the morning, let alone for a restaurant."

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Dancers bare all for art as Sydney Festival puts on full-frontal nude show

Six brave souls are butt-naked for this undressed dress rehearsal of Nude Live, a celebration of the unclothed human body.

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Blackout leaves 30,000 without power in Sydney's north-west

More than 30,000 people are without power after an outage hit Sydney's north-west on Friday afternoon.

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Christmas comes to Sydney

With just 30 sleeps left until Christmas, celebrations have kicked off in the city of Sydney. 

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Travel Specials 25 Nov 16

WELCOME to Travel Specials, Travel Daily's Friday feature. If your firm has released a travel special you'd like to make the industry aware of, send the details to specials@traveldaily.com.au.

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Window Seat 25 Nov 16

GUESTS at last night's China Eastern Airlines' celebration at Lotus restaurant in Sydney (see page 5) were given the opportunity to taste one of the carrier's flagship aircraft.

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Flighties cowboy style in Texas

TEXAS Tourism and American Airlines invited eight travel agents from Australian Flight Centres to experience the best of Texas.

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CTS famil to sunny China & India

CHINA Travel Service recently treated a group of agents to a 10-day famil to China and India, in conjunction with Air China.

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NSW Planning Minister Rob Stokes lashes out at negative gearing

The NSW Planning Minister, Rob Stokes, has criticised federal tax incentives for property investment – such as negative gearing – for worsening housing affordability in Sydney.

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Corporate Chatter 24 Nov 16

WITH Karen Tsolakis

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Industry Appointments 24 Nov 16

WELCOME to Industry Appointments, Travel Daily's Thursday feature which has the latest job appointments from across the industry. If you have just appointed someone to a new position and would like to update the industry email appointments@traveldaily.com.au.

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Window Seat 24 Nov 16

DELTA Air Lines brought a little bit of Thanksgiving cheer to Travel Daily headquarters this morning by sending us a scrumptious pumpkin pie (pictured below).

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Shanghai/Hong Kong adventure

HRA, NewWorld and Cathay Pacific jointly hosted an agent famil to Shanghai and Hong Kong last month based at the NewWorld Shanghai and NewWorld Millennium Hong Kong Hotel.

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PTMs’ Queenstown experience

A GROUP of Personal Travel Managers ventured to Queenstown recently as part of a famil hosted by Ski Express, flying Virgin Australia.

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On The Go expands Asia

ON THE Go Tours held a launch function for its 2017 programs yesterday, with Asia a key highlight as the group capitalises on the growing pace of outbound travel to China.

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Dave the Goose’s space date!

TODAY we share another four agents who will be pitching to win a trip to the Super Bowl in next week's Do Dave's Itinerary Grand Final, courtesy of Air New Zealand, Brand USA and Keith Prowse Travel.

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Istanbul opening

LUXURY hotel Fairmont Quasar Istanbul is set to open in Turkey on 16 Jan 2017.

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FIFA 2018 queries

RUSSIAN Travel and Tours is now taking enquiries for Russia FIFA World Cup 2018 which will take place from 14 Jun-15 Jul.

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Horizontal Falls park

TWO new marine parks are being created at the famous Horizontal Falls in Australia's Kimberley region.

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William Cahill 'went crazy' in alleged attack on school teacher Brian Liston

A man who allegedly stabbed to death a popular primary school teacher in a random attack at a bus stop in Sydney's inner west told police he "went crazy".

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TD breaking news – GBTA to launch in Australia and New Zealand

GBTA heading back Down UnderThe Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) will recommence operations in Australia in New Zealand, in partnership with btTB.

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Man charged over Sydney CBD assault that left victim critically injured

​A man charged over a weekend assault in Sydney's CBD that left another man in hospital with critical injuries was responsible for a separate attack in the same location two weeks earlier, police say.

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Green solution to Sydney's addiction to disposable coffee cups

Marco Tschannen like many other Sydneysiders, enjoys a coffee from his local cafe in the morning but every paper cup he throws out will take up to 50 years to decompose while contributing to 3.2 billion cups Australia throws out annually.

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Australia's Health Trackers reveals huge health gaps between Sydney suburbs

Waistlines balloon in the west, but Sydney's more affluent areas have their own health vices.

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The Sydney suburbs that have avoided change still make a lot of noise

The release this week of district plans by the Greater Sydney Commission potentially foreshadows a new era in Sydney planning, which may mean a new look and feel for the city's neighbourhoods and for how we move between them. There is that possibility. But it is also apparent that, for all the power of the documents, the district plans at this stage largely imply the continuation of the status quo.

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Sydney 2026: Chicago's winds of change reach far and wide

Earlier this year in Chicago - a place created from the ashes of a firestorm in the late 19th century to become one of the world's most acclaimed destinations and a wonder of modern architecture - some of the brightest thinkers on urban affairs gathered to debate the future of global cities.

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Former Catholic brother Brett O'Connor abused boys at private schools, court told

A former Catholic brother who worked at two prominent Sydney private schools repeatedly sexually abused a young student under the guise of helping him treat a rash, a court has heard.

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Accommodation Updates 23 Nov 16

WELCOME to Accommodation Updates, Travel Daily's Wed feature. If your property has undergone some recent changes of which you would like to make the industry aware, send a brief description with an image to accomupdates@traveldaily.com.au.

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Window Seat 23 Nov 16

BRITISH Airways boss Willie Walsh claimed he had no idea the BA headquarters at London Heathrow Airport would have to be knocked down to make way for a third runway until he saw the plans on a map.

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10 year mark for GTI Tourism

TOURISM marketing and public relations agency, GTI Tourism, has undergone a rebrand in celebration of its 10th year in business.

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MTA Spanish study tour group

THIS group of MTA - Mobile Travel Agents' members took part in an in-depth study tour of Spain crafted by Virtuoso supplier Valesa Cultural Services.

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Man stabbed to death at Campsie in Sydney's south-west

A man has been stabbed to death after he was allegedly involved in an argument with another man at Campsie in Sydney's south-west.

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Bushfire burning out of control near Blue Mountains township of Blackheath

A bushfire is burning out of control near the Blue Mountains township of Blackheath, west of Sydney.

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Sydney weather: Commuters can expect a stormy trip home

A stormy commute home is in prospect for many Sydneysiders this afternoon and evening.

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Man accused of murdering schoolgirl Quanne Diec leads police on bush search

The man accused of murdering missing schoolgirl Quanne Diec is leading detectives through bushland south of Sydney in the search for her remains.

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University of Sydney beats Oxford, Cambridge in new global rankings

The University of Sydney produces graduates that are more employable than those from Cambridge, Oxford and Columbia, according to a new global ranking list. 

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Christmas a financial nightmare for almost half of all families: Salvation Army

Soaring Sydney rents and increasing casual employment are pushing more families to the brink as Christmas looms.

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Millions promised to arts in western Sydney, regional NSW, but will it make the toilets flush?

Arts Minister Troy Grant is considering a proposal to give millions of dollars in extra arts funding for western Sydney and regional NSW.

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AFTA update 22 Nov 16

FROM AFTA's chief executive, Jayson Westbury

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Quest expands across Australia

QUEST Port Adelaide opened its doors today, as the Apartment Hotels group continues to increase its Aussie reach, with ground being broken for Quest Springfield in Brisbane and Quest 478 St Kilda in Melbourne's St Kilda business precinct.

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France remembers Australia

FRENCH minister of state for veterans and remembrance, Jean-Marc Todeschini, made a flying visit to Australia this week to attend a Remembrance Tourism Lunch hosted at Sydney's Sofitel Wentworth Hotel.

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Dave’s once in a lifetime trip…

AFTER creating winning itineraries for Dave, Air New Zealand's latest frequent flyer, ten agents from across Australia will be descending on Sydney for a live finale event in a bid to win a once in a lifetime trip to the Super Bowl, thanks to Air New Zealand, Brand USA and Keith Prowse Travel.

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Magellan members’ famil

MAGELLAN'S managing director Trevor Jones escorted a group of members to London earlier this month to attend the World Travel Mart.

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LACVB on a float!

TOP US Olympians and Paralympians will board a flower-studded float 02 Jan to celebrate the City of Los Angeles' bid to become the host destination of the XXXIII Olympiad (TD 16 May).

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WA Living Lakes

AROUND $3.7 million worth of funding will be invested into revitalising lakes in Wheatbelt and Great Southern Regions in WA in hopes it will attract visitors and deliver greater economic returns to the communities.

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Aqua Exp NZ GSA

AQUA Expeditions has expanded into New Zealand with Francis Travel Marketing appointed as the New Zealand call centre for bookings.

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AS starts SAN/EWR

ALASKA Airlines has launched a return daily service between San Diego and Newark, New Jersey on board a Boeing 737.

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QR boosts Cape Town

QATAR Airways has increased daily capacity from Doha to Cape Town by 158 seats with the introduction of a Boeing 777 serving the route this month.

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Fresh from international holiday, Salim Mehajer back in court on electoral fraud charges

He's been on a luxurious international sojourn, but it was back to the inside of a Sydney courtroom for controversial property developer Salim Mehajer​ on Tuesday.

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Former TZ chairman Andrew Sigalla found guilty of defrauding company of $9 million

The former chairman of Sydney-based technology company TZ Limited has been found guilty of defrauding the company of $9 million after a month-long jury trial.

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Sydney Opera House pays rising costs of terrorism, dismisses neighbours complaints

The threat of terrorism has raised costs at the Sydney Opera House, which recorded a rise in visitors.

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Judge urged to discharge smiling juror for 'flirting' with Brothers for Life members

"What is in a smile?" That was the question posed in a Sydney courtroom.

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Western Sydney asks for a fair share of arts funding

Arts centres in western Sydney are crying out for government funding to redevelop ageing facilities.

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Council elections could be delayed beyond 2020

Uncertainty about the future of councils in Sydney and NSW that have not yet been merged could continue into the next decade.

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Mystery couple could help solve death of man after Redfern assault

A man and a woman who were captured on CCTV camera entering an apartment building could hold vital information about the death of a man in Redfern in Sydney's inner south, police believe.

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Brochures 21 Nov 16

WELCOME to Brochures of the Week, Travel Daily's Monday feature.

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Window Seat 21 Nov 16

HEATHROW Airport has struck gold with its latest Christmas ad, which follows two teddy bears (pictured below) as they return home for Christmas.

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Spieth wins EK Australian Open

EMIRATES divisional vice president Barry Brown extended a warm congratulations to Jordan Spieth over the weekend, who was crowned the winner of the Emirates Australian Open.

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PM Casa Republica visit

AUSTRALIAN Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull took time out of his busy schedule during last week's APEC Summit in Lima, Peru to check out boutique hotel Casa Republica - the latest venture by Chimu Adventures founders Greg Carter and Chad Carey (TD 05 May).

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Virtuoso ’17 Lux study

AUSTRALIA is the fifth top global destination on travellers' radars for 2017, trailing behind Italy, South Africa, France and Iceland, according to Virtuoso's 2017 Luxe Report.

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Liz Quay carousel

PERTH'S Elizabeth Quay is set to receive an all-new Venetian carousel, which will begin operating by mid Dec.

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SYD Oct airport data

INTERNATIONAL traffic at Sydney Airport grew 8.3% in Oct, from 1.176m in 2015 to 1.274m.

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Destination NSW targets int’l agents

DESTINATION New South Wales, alongside Tourism Australia, has launched an all-new Aussie Specialists Program which aims to equip overseas agents with all the knowledge and skills to best sell Australia.

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Emerald Isle for less

BOOK a 14-day Ireland Connection trip with Albatross Tours and save $600 per couple.

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Mike Baird must be more 'ambitious and interventionist' in tackling Sydney's affordable housing crisis

A mixture of non-profit organisations, churches and academics want the Premier to tackle affordable housing.

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Man charged with the murder of missing Sydney schoolgirl Quanne Diec

A man has been charged with murder almost two decades after the disappearance of Sydney schoolgirl Quanne Diec.

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Head-spinning artwork on a roll at Sydney's Customs House

"If I have done my job right it should look like a computer threw up in space," she says, staring up at the ceiling. And if the world's largest PC had to heave, it just might look a smidge like this. Several hundred strands of wiry tape stretching down from the canopy of Customs House, cloaking the atrium in streams of colour.

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Job and housing targets boosted in Greater Sydney Commission district plans

The supply of new housing will be turbocharged and aggressive jobs targets set across the city, according to powerful new plans released on Monday by the Greater Sydney Commission.

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Sydney 2026: A word from The Sydney Morning Herald editor in chief Darren Goodsir

Today's series continues the Herald's proud tradition of leading debate on the shape of our great city - how we live, travel and work.

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Man in intensive care after suspected one-punch attack in Sydney CBD

A man is being treated in intensive care after a suspected one-punch attack in Sydney's CBD.

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Sydney lawyers at war over alleged $5.8 million bill

A Sydney barrister is claiming almost $6 million in allegedly unpaid fees and interest from a solicitor dating back more than a decade, in a costly legal battle occupying an armoury of the city's lawyers.

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Elderly man bashed after trying to stop teenage vandal

An elderly man was bashed by a teenage boy at a train station in south Sydney on Saturday after he attempted to stop another boy from applying graffiti to the station's platform.

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Thousands of free pill-testing kits to flood Sydney's summer music festivals

Thousands of free pill-testing kits will flood Sydney's summer music festivals as part of a "protest manoeuvre" against the NSW government's refusal to sanction a harm reduction trial.

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Riverstone landowners finally able to develop their lots as paper subdivisions replaced

At the turn of last century, a suit maker in Sydney's George Street was offering customers a tempting deal. Buy a suit and get a free block of land in a subdivision in Riverstone, about 50 kilometres north-west of the city.

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Nicola Romeo charged after allegedly trying to organise hit on ex-wife

An elderly Sydney man has been charged after allegedly trying to organise a fatal hit on his ex-wife. 

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TD breaking news – DOT proposes to deny Qantas/American Airlines antitrust immunity

US Govt says planned QF/AA alliance expansion would "harm competition".

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Four charged over violent home invasion in Sydney's inner west

Four men have been charged after they allegedly broke into an apartment in Sydney's inner west and attacked the resident with metal poles in the early hours of Saturday morning.

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Pasquale Barbaro: The Rockpool brawl, the Mafia ties and the gangster links

It was a Saturday night in August at one of Sydney's most exclusive restaurants when two men from rival crime families came head-to-head.

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Biggest housing construction boom in Sydney's history on the way

The next five years will feature the biggest housing construction boom in Sydney's history, according to new forecasts released by the state government.

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The eight biggest shocks threatening Sydney

Sydney has emerged as an economic powerhouse but rapid population growth and sweeping technological changes have left the city vulnerable to complex threats. A risk assessment has for the first time identified the eight shocks most likely to paralyse the city. Matt Wade reports

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Travel Specials 18 Nov 16

WELCOME to Travel Specials, Travel Daily's Friday feature. If your firm has released a travel special you'd like to make the industry aware of, send the details to specials@traveldaily.com.au.

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Window Seat 18 Nov 16

DISNEY'S newest Polynesian princess Moana is said to have raised a few eyebrows in Italy, with her name commonly linked in the country with Italian smut queen Moana Pozzi.

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Heidi showcases Switzerland

MORE than 100 travel agents and suppliers joined Switzerland Tourism last night for an exclusive preview of 'Heidi'.

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All smiles for Build-A-Bear at Sea

CARNIVAL Cruise Lines has struck gold with the roll out of its new Build-A-Bear workshops across its fleet, with the hands-on concept winning approval from its key demographic - kids.

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Sydney smiles on Ireland

TOURISM Ireland hosted key industry partners at a VIP luncheon at Sydney's Park Hyatt hotel yesterday, on a stunning day overlooking the harbour and the Sydney Opera House.

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Nat Geo Travel’s best

ECUADOR'S Cloud Forests, the Cradle of Humankind in South Africa and Anchorage, Alaska are some of the top 21 destinations to visit in 2017, according to National Geographic Traveler.

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Europcar NZ costs

EUROPCAR New Zealand has waived relocation costs for its customers forced to abandon vehicles following Mon's earthquake on NZ's South Island.

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ANA Mexico details

THE first direct daily flights between Tokyo's Narita Airport and Mexico's capital Mexico City, operated by ANA will take to the air on 15 Feb.

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TTC Manhattan office

IN response to demand on the US East Coast, The Travel Corporation will next year open an office in Manhattan, headed up by Uniworld ceo Guy Young.

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GC2018 CGA rebrand

THE Australian Commonwealth Games Association has rebranded as Commonwealth Games Australia and unveiled a new look corporate ID.

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Heavy fines and stalled bike paths blamed for drop in Sydney cycling rates

The number of people cycling in central Sydney is lower than it was two years ago – with some advocates blaming the drop in numbers on the policies of the Baird government.

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NSW records strongest growth since the Sydney Olympics

NSW growth rate "historic"

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Brother of slain crime figure Hamad Assaad charged after gun found in Sydney home

A gun has been uncovered during a raid on a house linked to a crime figure gunned down in Sydney's south-west. 

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University of Sydney considers proposal to ban sugary soft drinks from campus

Health campaigners want soft drinks banned from the campus.

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Matthew Leveson's alleged killer faces potential perjury charge

Missing man Matthew Leveson's alleged killer is facing the prospect of 10 years in jail for perjury after police combing the Royal National Park in Sydney's south failed to find his remains.

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New police strike force to crack down on Sydney's underworld shootings

A police strike force will be launched into the recent spate of underworld shootings in Sydney, the latest of which was the killing of Mafia figure Pasquale Barbaro.

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TD breaking news – Hans Belle announced as new managing director of AAT Kings

Former Sabre executive to join The Travel Corporation.

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'The Streisand effect': Judge suggests rethink in mullet defamation case

The Sydney judge presiding over an extraordinary defamation battle involving a teenager's striking mullet has questioned whether the case has backfired by attracting a wave of publicity.

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Big holes in Sydney air traffic control roster threaten busy holiday travel

An exodus of staff has left air-traffic controllers worried about how they will cope with a big increase in aircraft over the Christmas holidays.

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Sydney gets richer as it gets bigger. But there's a catch

As Sydney gets bigger and more densely populated it is also gets much richer. But there's a catch – new research shows a disproportionate share of the wealth is going to top income earners as Australia's major cities grow and that is breeding greater inequality.

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Sydney homeowners face properties being reduced in value because of climate change, Climate Risk group says

A "disconnect," between banks, government planning and the insurance industry, is leaving Australian homeowners vulnerable to "climate change foreclosure."

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Moon stuns Sydney stargazers night after 'supermoon' obscured by clouds

A massive moon has stunned stargazers in Sydney's east, a day after it was at its closest point to earth since 1948.

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Pasquale Barbaro shot dead before phone intercepts to be played in murder trial

A Sydney underworld figure with strong Mafia ties has been shot dead hours before phone intercepts in which he featured were about to be played at a trial for a murdered rival. 

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Deputy State Coroner Elaine Truscott visits search site for body of Matthew Leveson

The NSW Deputy State coroner Elaine Truscott has visited the site where police are searching for the body of Sydney man Matthew Leveson.

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Chinese 'slapping healer' Hongchi Xiao now linked to Australian, UK deaths

A Chinese "slapping therapy" practitioner linked to the death of a Sydney boy has been arrested in England after a woman attending one of his workshops died.

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Window Seat 15 Nov 16

CATHAY Pacific captain Hank Cheng has successfully completed an epic round-the-world journey on board his home built plane.

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Kings Brolga double whammy

AAT Kings enjoyed a double win at this year's Brolga Northern Territory Tourism Awards held over the weekend in Darwin.

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DNSW/Alitrip p’ship

DESTINATION NSW and online Chinese travel platform Alitrip have forged a new alliance to attract more visitors from China to Sydney and regional NSW.

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QR pinged US$185K

QATAR Airways has been fined US$185,000 by the US Department of Transportation for flying over forbidden airspace.

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Airbnb/AirPlus pact

AIRBNB and AirPlus have joined forces to create an integrated booking and payment solution to assist business travellers.

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Texas roadshow

TEXAS Tourism will hold a two city roadshow in Melbourne and Sydney next month to share insights on 'The Lone Star State' with agents and wholesalers.

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As the Commonwealth Bank leaves western Sydney, NAB likely to move in

As one major Australian bank prepares to leave western Sydney, another is preparing to move in with the NAB likely to become an anchor tenant at Parramatta Council and Walkercorp's Parramatta Square project.

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'Extreme episode': Hazard-reduction fires triggered 14 early deaths in Sydney, study finds

Air pollution resulting from controlled burning near Sydney last May was so severe it probably caused 14 premature deaths and sent dozens of people to hospital, according to a new health study.

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Muhammad Abdul-Karim Musleh arrested for foreign incursion offences

A western Sydney man has been charged with foreign incursion offences after allegedly travelling to Syria to fight with terrorist groups.

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Sydney University scores $5 million donation as it dumps museum redevelopment in favour of new building

Sydney University's museum will be housed in a new building as it announces a $5 million donation towards the project. But art students still do not know where they will be located following the shut down of the Sydney College of the Arts campus at Lilyfield.

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The inevitable demise of Sydney crime figure Pasquale Barbaro

Sydney crime figure Pasquale Timothy Barbaro met his inevitable demise when he became the latest victim in a spate of underworld killings.

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Body found in excavator bucket at Homebush contruction site

A body has been found in the bucket of an excavator at a construction site in Sydney's west early on Tuesday morning.

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Clover Moore threatens to halt $47m payment for Sydney light rail

Sydney's lord mayor says the light rail project is failing to live up to what was promised.

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Sydney supermoon: Eyes on the sky for once-in-68-year lunar event

It was moment we had been waiting nearly seven decades for.

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Salim Mehajer arrested in Ibiza after incident with taxi driver, footage reveals

Sydney property developer and former deputy mayor Salim Mehajer has been embroiled in a fresh controversy after footage emerged of him being arrested in Ibiza.

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Brochures 14 Nov 16

WELCOME to Brochures of the Week, Travel Daily's Monday feature.

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Window Seat 14 Nov 16

AFTA ceo Jayson Westbury has downplayed any impact the shock US election result may have on the booming market for Australian travel to the country.

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Metro rail from CBD to Parramatta confirmed - but it's $10b and 10 years away

The Baird government has committed to a new metro rail line between Sydney's central business district and Parramatta, estimated to cost at least $10 million.

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Search for Matthew Leveson's remains in Royal National Park enters fifth day

Family and friends of missing man Matthew Leveson have returned to bushland south of Sydney as the search for his remains enters a fifth day.

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Clouds expected to spoil Sydney's view of the supermoon

Sydneysiders excited for the much-hyped "supermoon" may be forced to live vicariously through their interstate friends, with the Bureau of Meteorology forecasting low visibility on Monday night.

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Londonderry residents warned as bushfire burns out of control

Residents in Londonderry in Sydney's west have been advised to take shelter as a bushfire burns out of control.

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Man charged with murder after 'targeted' victim shot in neck at Baulkham Hills

A 29-year-old man has been charged with murder after allegedly shooting a 20-year-old in the neck in Sydney's north-west on Friday night.

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Sydney man behind online fetish persona 'The Wolf' exposed after rape charges

Over many months, the Sydneysider built up an international cult following in the online fetish world under the pseudonym The Wolf.

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Man dies after being struck by car on pedestrian crossing

A man has died after he was struck by a car in Sydney's west on Saturday.

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Malcolm Turnbull 'not welcome' at Sydney's Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull will not be welcomed as an official guest of Sydney's Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras under a motion passed at the organisation's annual general meeting on Saturday.

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Prince Harry brings his Invictus Games to Sydney

Prince Harry will come to Sydney for the Invictus Games, an international sporting event for injured veterans.

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Senior Brothers For Life members found guilty over bloody shootings on Sydney streets

A former kingpin in the street gang Brothers For Life and three other senior figures have been found guilty over a string of bloody shootings that transpired during the group's violent unravelling.

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Travel Specials 11 Nov 16

WELCOME to Travel Specials, Travel Daily's Friday feature. If your firm has released a travel special you'd like to make the industry aware of, send the details to specials@traveldaily.com.au.

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Window Seat 11 Nov 16

PASSENGERS on the inaugural British Airways' flight from London Heathrow to Moscow were treated to some very special in-flight entertainment.

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GNTO show is thirsty work!

THE annual German National Tourist Office tri-city roadshow was held this week in Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney, promoting the destination to the trade.

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Sunnies out in Kaohsiung!

MANDARIN World Tours, Taiwan Tourism Bureau and EVA Air recently joined forces to showcase Taiwan to a group of travel agents.

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The Sandstones hotel vision

DEVELOPERS of Sydney's historic Sandstones buildings on Bridge Street will convert the heritage-listed structures into a luxury hotel (pictured) offering more than 250 rooms and suites.

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Niseko early snow

JAPAN'S ski season is off to an early start with good snowfalls reported from Niseko.

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Lunch with Benefits

SYDNEY Swissotel has introduced a 'Lunch with Benefits' at its Crossroads Bar, aimed at business people needing a quick, healthy meal.

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TTF points to stats

TOURISM and Transport Forum Australia (TTF) has highlighted the latest tourism arrival statistics in its campaign against an increase to the Passenger Movement Charge (PMC).

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Opera House Lounge

THE Sydney Opera House has launched a lounge in partnership with Samsung, allowing visitors to enjoy art and culture through technology.

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TUI Peakwork stake

TUI Ventures has acquired a 15.4% stake in travel industry software specialist Peakwork AG.

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University of Sydney's jacaranda: native tree will join replacement in April 2017

Few trees enjoyed as much stardom as the University of Sydney jacaranda.

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Sydney's coastal wetlands get more protection but other hazard maps delayed

Development in Sydney's coastal wetlands will become more difficult as the Baird government moves to tighten controls over ecologically sensitive regions.

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Sydney: Trump-free and beautiful

Sydney: Beautiful one day. Trump-free and still beautiful the next.

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Window Seat 10 Nov 16

AIR Canada sure made the most of the American election yesterday, with its cheeky video clocking the millions of Americans searching 'How can I move to Canada'.

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Emirates at Bradman Dinner

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Agents take in Tuscany & London

BRITISH Airways and The Hotel Connection joined forces to reward a group of top selling Flight Centre agents on an unforgettable educational to London and Tuscany in Oct.

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Quest East Perth officially open

QUEST East Perth was officially opened on Mon by Colin Barnett, Premier of Western Australia; Curtis McGrath, Paralympic Gold medalist and Zed Sanjana, Quest Apartment Hotels ceo.

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ICC Sydney puts on show

THE wraps came off the new International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) last night as 800 guests took part in a full dress rehearsal ahead of its opening next month.

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Cassia Bintan plans

THE Banyan Tree Group will open its second Cassia property at Laguna Bintan in Indonesia by mid next year.

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Data savvy marketers

SENIOR travel and hospitality marketers in Australia have the highest capacity to understand and use consumer data analytics to influence investment decisions on new services and products, fresh research shows.

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India notes withdrawn

INDIAN authorities have announced that all 500 and 1,000 rupee bank notes will be withdraw from circulation.

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Hamilton’s million

THROUGHOUT the next month Hamilton Island will be celebrating one million guest check-ins.

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QF Singapore tariffs

QANTAS has revised Economy and Business tariffs between Australia and Singapore on its QF5 and QF6 services, reducing Q class fares by $10 return SYD-SIN and introducing Q and N class fares ADL-SIN via SYD.

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The Sandstones to become world class hotel, complete with rooftop salon

The heritage-listed 'Sandstones,' on Sydney's Bridge Street are set to undergo a dramatic transformation.

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Missing man Matthew Leveson's boyfriend leads police to possible burial site

A man acquitted seven years ago for the murder of his then boyfriend has led police to his possible grave site in rugged bushland south of Sydney.

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Jordan Duffy pleads guilty to supplying MDMA after death of girlfriend Janie Roberts

Janie Panton Roberts, 21, was at a music event at Petersham in Sydney's inner west when her boyfriend gave her a dose of the drug MDMA in June this year.

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Sydney man jailed for frenzied stabbing attack on his partner's lover

A man who stabbed his partner's lover to death when he found them naked in bed has been sentenced to a minimum of four and a half years in jail.

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Sydney's greatest perils: floods and storms

Bushfires are not Sydney's biggest disaster threat

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Donald Trump supporters thrown out of University of Sydney US election party

Trump supporters at the university election party were chanting: "grab her by the pussy".

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Ramps ditched, tunnels widened under new design for WestConnex missing link

The final stage of the WestConnex motorway project, linking the M4 and M5 motorways, will be widened from three to four lanes in each direction and exit and entry ramps at Camperdown in Sydney's inner west ditched, under revised design plans.

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Signs Sydney crime figure Hamad Assaad was a marked man before daylight execution

In the days before he was gunned down in the driveway of his home in the city's south-west, Sydney crime figure Hamad Assaad knew he was a marked man.

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USA election result: Clinton wins vote at US embassy events in Australia

Meanwhile far from reality, attendees at US consular events in Sydney and Canberra overwhelmingly voted for  Hillary Clinton.

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Heartbroken mother posts tribute after daughter Danielle McGrath hit by truck

The heartbroken mother of a woman killed crossing the road in Sydney's south says she would do anything to change places with her daughter.

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Accommodation Updates 09 Nov 16

WELCOME to Accommodation Updates, Travel Daily's Wed feature. If your property has undergone some recent changes of which you would like to make the industry aware, send a brief description with an image to accomupdates@traveldaily.com.au.

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Window Seat 09 Nov 16

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Emirates celebrates the trade

EMIRATES held its annual trade night recently at Flemington Race Course in Melbourne, welcoming 100 agents to sample food and wine, network and win prizes.

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Excite Fiji winners announced

A GROUP of lucky agents will jet off to Fiji in Feb to experience the very best of the tropical destination.

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Swiss-Bel Kuta open

SWISS-BELHOTEL International has launched Swiss-Belexpress Kuta on Kuta Beach, Bali.

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NZ component deal

AIR New Zealand has inked an eight year licensing deal to overhaul and repair auxiliary power units produced by Honeywell Aerospace at its Christchurch maintenance base.

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GS long-haul growth

TIANJIN Airlines is making a strong entry into the international market with plans to start a second route to London as well as operations from Paris in 2017.

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UAE Louvre delay

THE official opening of Abu Dhabi's Louvre museum has been postponed until next year due to "pending construction work".

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Universal Aventura

UNIVERSAL Orlando has announced it is adding a new property to the resort, set to open in 2018.

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Air Astana A320neo

KAZAKHSTAN'S flag carrier, Air Astana has taken delivery of its first A320neo at Airbus headquarters in Toulouse.

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Planning an early caesarean raises the risk of developmental delays, Sydney researchers find

Planning to have a caesarean before 39 weeks dramatically raises the risk of the baby going on to experience developmental delays in school, Sydney researchers say.

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Sydney weather: Thunderstorm cells may disrupt afternoon commute

Sydney could be in for a thundery afternoon as a series of storm cells move in from the Blue Mountains.

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Sydney man admits to sex with girl, 14, on South Coast beach

A Sydney man accused of raping a 14-year-old girl in bushland near Thirroul Beach more than two decades ago has pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of having sex with a minor, the Illawarra Mercury reported.

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TD breaking news – Webjet sells Zuji Hong Kong and Singapore

$56 million deal represents a significant profit for Webjet.

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Parramatta Road $31 billion redevelopment plan to transform Sydney

Twenty seven thousand new homes will be built along a dilapidated 20-kilometre corridor in the state government's $31-billion redevelopment plan for Parramatta Road to be announced today.

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Sydney wins the race to host COSPAR 2020, the global 'Space Olympics'

And the winner is ... Sidderney! Australia will host the event dubbed the "Space Olympics".

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Man dies after being attacked on Crown Street in Darlinghurst

A man has died in hospital five days after he was allegedly bashed unconscious by a stranger on an inner Sydney street.

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AFTA update 08 Nov 16

FROM AFTA's chief executive, Jayson Westbury

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Window Seat 08 Nov 16

A VIETNAMESE tourist who snuck off with a life jacket and multiple pairs of headphones from a Cathay Pacific aircraft has been jailed for 15 days.

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Air NZ introduces tango lessons

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Bunnik South American sojourn

BUNNIK Tours recently hosted a fun-loving group of Flight Centre Travel Group agents on a 15-day famil to discover mainland Ecuador and the Amazon Jungle.

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Rashadul Islam's visa cancelled after girl 'raped, held captive' in Blacktown

A man who lived with up to eight flatmates in a cramped western Sydney boarding house kept a 15-year-old foster-home girl captive for four weeks and allegedly raped her at least four times.

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Crane hanging 'precariously' from 51st floor of Barangaroo tower

A crane is hanging precariously from the 51st floor of the highest tower at Barangaroo in Sydney's CBD after it is believed to have collapsed while lowering machinery.

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Sydney finance worker Paul Lambert stalked and extorted US TV reporter Brittany Ann Keil

After months of harassment and threats, US television reporter Brittany Ann Keil sent an email to the Australian finance worker she had dated briefly and asked him to leave her alone.

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The 10 Sydney regions most exposed to bushfire risk

More than 100,000 households in the Sydney region and surrounds are exposed to high bushfire risks.

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$1.3 million weekly windfall from Sydney Airport station fees for NSW government

The amount of money the NSW government has reaped from train passengers passing through station gates at Sydney Airport has surged by 27 per cent over the past year to almost $69 million.

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Deng Adut named NSW Australian of the Year

Deng Adut saw tragedy and suffering at an age when most young Australians are learning to read. The Sydney lawyer has now been named NSW Australian of the Year.

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Obeid family associate Joe Elias in line for Sydney Fish Market windfall

The NSW government is negotiating with party boat operator Joe Elias to progress a $250 million development.

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Brochures 07 Nov 16

THIS week's Brochures of the Week is brought to you by Reed Holidays. If your firm is releasing a new brochure you'd like to make the industry aware of, send a brief description summarising its features and itineraries, including a PDF of the front cover, and contact details to brochures@traveldaily.com.au.

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Window Seat 07 Nov 16

A TEENAGE aviation enthusiast may just be sitting on the world's coolest job.

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Runway Run supports charities

ATHLETES competing in Sydney Airport's second annual Runway Run over the weekend raised a total of $11,500 which will be donated to the Ronald McDonald House Charities.

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Home intruder shot with bow and arrow in south-west Sydney

Police are investigating an aggravated break and enter in Sydney's south-west during which the intruder was shot with a bow and arrow.

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Brawl erupts on Chatswood street as man attempts to steal $94,000 worth of gold

Police are investigating the alleged assault and attempted robbery of a man carrying $94,000 worth of gold on Sydney's north shore.

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Celebrities join fight against Bondi Pavilion upgrade

The Sydney Aussie rockers, known by fans as simply the Gurus, were raising the waves at Bondi for the sake of an iconic building.

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Sydney crime figure Hamad Assaad knew police were watching him moments before execution

A toxic fall out between crime figure Hamad Assaad and the son of one of Sydney's most notorious bikies may have contributed to the city's latest gangland execution. 

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Couple arrested after Plenty of Fish dating app theft

A Sydney man accused of robbing another man after arranging to meet him through an online dating app has been refused bail, despite making an impassioned plea in court.

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Ex-bikie Domenico Settineri in court on gun, drug charges

An alleged ex-bikie accused of firing a gun on a busy Sydney motorway has been refused bail.

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Sydney and Cessnock fires: Hundreds of firefighters battling to save homes and property

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Emergency services battle fires across Sydney

Warm, windy and clear weather has prompted an eruption of fires across Sydney.

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Sydney weather: Sunniest spell in spring for 36 years as mercury climbs

Sydney is bathing in the sunniest spell for this time of year since 1980, pushing the mercury to summer-like highs.

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Travel Specials 04 Nov 16

WELCOME to Travel Specials, Travel Daily's Friday feature. If your firm has released a travel special you'd like to make the industry aware of, send the details to specials@traveldaily.com.au.

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Window Seat 04 Nov 16

TWO Aussie legends found themselves impersonating professional golfers to represent their country in a North Korean golf tournament.

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italktravel Hornsby accolade

ITALKTRAVEL has picked up another accolade in the NSW Local Business Awards, this time in the northern Sydney region of Hornsby.

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SAT road show roars into town

TRAVEL agents across Australia and New Zealand were taken on a journey through South Africa during the South African Tourism Road Show which travelled to Perth, Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney, and wrapped up in Auckland last week.

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Sun, surf and superstars

TRAVELLERS Choice Agents managed to catch a quick glimpse of reality television superstar and Hollywood socialite Kendall Jenner recently on a nine-day famil exploring the very best of California.

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Splendor Mex cruises

CARNIVAL Cruise Line will launch week-long Mexican Riviera cruises on its Carnival Splendor, sailing from Long Beach California from 2018.

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ACCC guidance

THE Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has released a guide for operators in the sharing economy, explaining how new web platforms need to comply with Australian laws.

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Safety fears rise after another Sydney bus fire

Another Sydney bus which caught fire on Friday morning has put the spotlight back on the NSW government after a bus erupted in flames on the Harbour Bridge in September.

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Sydney private school Barker College goes co-ed after 126 years

A Sydney private school will transform itself into a fully co-educational campus after more than a century of predominantly single sex education.

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Cranebrook fire: Streets evacuated as homes impacted by grass fire

Streets near Cranebrook in Sydney's west have been evacuated as a massive grass fire impacts near homes.

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Man charged with raping missing teenager he detained for four weeks

A man has been charged with raping a 15-year-old girl who he had allegedly held against her will for a month at a house in Sydney's west.

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Robert Adams found guilty of the murder of nurse Mary Wallace in 1983

Nurse Mary Louise Wallace was on a night out with friends on Sydney's lower north shore when she made the fateful decision to get into a car with a stranger.

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TD breaking news – Flight Centre issues profit downgrade

Company warns of "challenging trading climate globally".

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Police investigating 'indecent assault' of 5-year-old girl at primary school

A five-year-old girl has allegedly been indecently assaulted at a primary school in Sydney's south-west.

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The many women in the life of Man Haron Monis

Sydney siege gunman Man Haron Monis used a spiritual healing and clairvoyant business as a means of entering sexual relationships with multiple women, a court has heard.

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Sydney boy arrested in terror raids allegedly persuaded friend to join Islamic State

A 17-year-old Sydney student who was stopped at the airport last year, bound for Islamic State, was allegedly so devoted to the terrorist group that he then convinced an older friend to undertake the journey he failed to do.

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Window Seat 03 Nov 16

HOT Butterbeer is the newest addition at Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios in Hollywood.

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Quest Bella Vista goodwill

TO MARK its recent opening, Quest Bella Vista Apartment Hotel franchisees Kamal and Sagar Verma presented a $5,000 cheque to the Lions Club of Crestwood in The Hills Shire.

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Yogurberry master franchisor included in $146,000 fine for exploiting workers

The master franchisor of the Yogurberry frozen yoghurt chain and associated companies have been fined $146,000 for the exploitation of four Korean workers at one of its Sydney outlets.

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Man in critical condition after Darlinghurst attack

A man is in hospital in a critical condition after he was allegedly attacked on an inner Sydney street on Thursday.

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Mike Baird should make The Star and Barangaroo casino play by the same rules as every other venue

The Premier needs to rethink how The Star and Crown Sydney at Barangaroo are regulated

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Merrylands terror accused Mehmet Biber lured back from Syria by family: police

A western Sydney man charged on Thursday with fighting for terrorist groups in the Middle East was allegedly lured back from the Syrian battleground in a sting by his family.

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Amirah Droudis found guilty of murdering Man Haron Monis' ex-wife

The partner of Sydney siege gunman Man Haron Monis has been found guilty of the murder of his former wife, who was stabbed 18 times, doused in fuel and set on fire in a western Sydney apartment block.

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Michael Atkins can't recall what happened to mattock after Matthew Leveson vanished

A Sydney man whose boyfriend went missing nine years ago went shopping and sent a text to a potential party date the day after his partner vanished, an inquest has heard.

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Two men arrested in south-west Sydney in counter-terrorism raids

Two men have been charged with foreign incursion offences following counter-terrorism raids in Sydney on Thursday morning.

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Bungle exposes 205 properties to planned roads projects in Sydney

The owners of 205 properties given the wrong information could have the planned F6 motorway in southern Sydney and other roads constructed over or near their homes or businesses, including one that will need to be compulsorily acquired for a tunnel. 

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Matthew Leveson inquest: 'A mattock could be used for digging a grave couldn't it?'

It was the tool he was accused of using to dig a grave for the body of his then boyfriend Sydney man Matthew Leveson.

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Accommodation Updates 02 Nov 16

WELCOME to Accommodation Updates, Travel Daily's Wed feature. If your property has undergone some recent changes of which you would like to make the industry aware, send a brief description with an image to accomupdates@traveldaily.com.au.

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Window Seat 02 Nov 16

ONE young girl thought being on a six-hour flight from Boston to San Francisco on Halloween would wipe out all her precious candy hunting time; that is until her seriously sweet father stepped in.

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Swagman India launch

SWAGMAN Tours has launched its new India brochure for 2017, offering tours from six to 18 days.

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GET LUXE makes its debut

AS A result of the new partnership between Ignite Travel Group and Flight Centre Travel Group in Sep, new brand GET LUXE (TD 27 Sep) has now entered the market.

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Disney World mega famil fun

THIRTEEN agents experienced the magic of Disney World for themselves recently on a six-day mega famil hosted by Delta Air Lines and Virgin Australia.

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MU launch C919

CHINA Eastern Airlines is set to become the launch customer of the 150-seat C919 passenger jet, according to a statement released at the Zhuhai airshow yesterday.

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Tilt Train adds wi-fi

UP to 200MB of free wi-fi is now available on the Tilt train, which runs between Rockhampton and Brisbane.

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EasyJet pilot strike

EASYJET pilots will no longer strike (TD 23 Jun) after agreeing to the latest proposal put forward by the airline.

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Casa Cook Kos

THOMAS Cook is set to open a second Casa Cook hotel on the Greek island on Kos in Jul following the success of Casa Cook Rhodes which opened earlier this year.

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QR Giogio Armani

Qatar Airways has launched a newly designed range of Giorgio Armani Beauty and Fragrance Business class amenity kits on board A380 long-haul flights.

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Michael Atkins invited date to Sleaze Ball a day after Matthew Leveson vanished: inquest

A Sydney man whose boyfriend went missing nine years ago went shopping and sent a text to a potential party date the day after his partner vanished, an inquest has heard.

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Man accused over mobile dating app sex assault faces court

A Brazilian man accused of the aggravated sexual assault a woman he met on a mobile dating app has appeared before a Sydney Court on Wednesday.

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TD breaking news – Virgin loses $34.6 million in Q1

Result impacted by "subdued industry trading conditions".

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Speeding fines reveal Sydney's most dangerous school zones

NSW drivers were caught speeding through school zones more than 80,000 times in the past year while children as young as five were being dropped off by their parents, new data obtained from the Office of State Revenue by Fairfax Media has revealed.

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Cleaning business fined three times as much as it underpaid workers

A Sydney cleaning operator has been fined more than $11,000 for refusing to back-pay two international students who were underpaid about a quarter of that amount.

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Residents assessed for smoke inhalation after Greystanes nursing home fire

More than two dozen people are being assessed for smoke inhalation after a nursing home caught on fire in Sydney's west.

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