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MY PLACE: Chrissy Flanagan outside her Dulwich Hill business, housed in a former Greek butcher shop. Picture: Geoff Jones

MEET THE LOCALSMeet the locals: The colourful, quirky reign of Sydney's Sausage Queen

As told to Sarah Maguire

ONGOING INVESTIGATION: NSW Police and NSW Fire and Rescue Investigators at the scene of a fire at the Royal Exchange Hotel Marrickville. Picture: Geoff Jones

BREAKINGMan arrested over 'brazen and cowardly' Royal Exchange Hotel fire

Allison Hore

COVID-19 CAUTION: The Oxford Tavern in Petersham is the centre of a growing COVID-19 outbreak.

Petersham pub at centre of COVID outbreak as 44 patrons test positive

AAP and Allison Hore

Election update: Labor close to winning extra seat on Inner West Council

Election update: Labor close to winning extra seat on Inner West Council

Sarah Maguire

There's so much to do in the inner west this Christmas. Picture: Shutterstock

WHAT'S ONWhat's on: All the Christmas fun this month in the inner west

Allison Hore

FURRY FRIENDS WELCOME: The new Companion Animal Management Plan lays out the areas of Callan Park where off-leash walking will be allowed. Picture: Geoff Jones

Callan Park: Off-leash dog ban to be ditched under draft plan

Allison Hore

Rozelle cottage filled with peace and sunshine is property of the week

PROPERTY OF THE WEEKRozelle cottage filled with peace and sunshine is property of the week

Sarah Maguire

MY PLACE: Chrissy Flanagan outside her Dulwich Hill business, housed in a former Greek butcher shop. Picture: Geoff Jones

MEET THE LOCALSMeet the locals: The colourful, quirky reign of Sydney's Sausage Queen

As told to Sarah Maguire

ONGOING INVESTIGATION: NSW Police and NSW Fire and Rescue Investigators at the scene of a fire at the Royal Exchange Hotel Marrickville. Picture: Geoff Jones

BREAKINGMan arrested over 'brazen and cowardly' Royal Exchange Hotel fire

Allison Hore

An echidna interrupted the Bathurst 1000 race on Sunday. Source: Fox Sports via Daily Motion.

WATCHSee the moment a spiked intruder interrupted the Bathurst 1000

Rozelle cottage filled with peace and sunshine is property of the week

PROPERTY OF THE WEEKRozelle cottage filled with peace and sunshine is property of the week

Rozelle cottage filled with peace and sunshine is property of the week

PROPERTY OF THE WEEKRozelle cottage filled with peace and sunshine is property of the week

The block at 160 Kanangra Drive, Gwandalan. Picture: Supplied

They expected $5 million, they got more than double that

The block at 160 Kanangra Drive, Gwandalan. Picture: Supplied

They expected $5 million, they got more than double that

A deposit of less than $100,000 could score you a cute cottage in Launceston's suburbs. Picture: Supplied

Six regional locations where you can buy with a $100k deposit or less

Jack Needham

Upcycling is super easy now with a host of products that take out a lot of the grunt work. Picture: Shutterstock.

From drab to fab, change the look of your home with furniture upcycling

Reality Reno with Mitch and Mark

Celebrity sheep promised bag of chips when owner's 'wacky' house sells

Celebrity sheep promised bag of chips when owner's 'wacky' house sells

Hamish Geale

Three out of four ain't bad: Cynthia Nixon, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kristin Davis have returned for the reboot, minus Kim Cattrall. Picture: Foxtel

WATCHAnd just like that, Sex and the City gals are in their 50s and it's sink or swim for Succession

B.R. Doherty

There's so much to do in the inner west this Christmas. Picture: Shutterstock

WHAT'S ONWhat's on: All the Christmas fun this month in the inner west

Allison Hore

IN YOUR FACE: Urzila Carlson is bringing her It's Personal tour to Newcastle Entertainment Centre on May 5. Tickets are on sale now.

WHAT'S ONUrzila Carlson is laughing through lockdown

Lisa Rockman

Three out of four ain't bad: Cynthia Nixon, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kristin Davis have returned for the reboot, minus Kim Cattrall. Picture: Foxtel

WATCHAnd just like that, Sex and the City gals are in their 50s and it's sink or swim for Succession

NEW ERA: The former Tempe Bowling Club is the latest home of the 138-year-old German club.

Inner west icon: Bratwurst and beer at Tempe's Concordia Club

Sarah Maguire

Terracotta figurine of women playing knucklebones, circa 330-300 BCE, part of the Ancient Greeks exhibition at the National Museum of Australia from December 17.

SUBSCRIBERForget what you thought about the Greeks. That's ancient history

Sally Pryor

Hey Inner West, it's time to start looking your best again

Hey Inner West, it's time to start looking your best again

You can turn your shed into an extension of your garden and home while keeping equipment and tools safe and out of the way. Photo: Shutterstock

Why this shed is your new best friend

Linda Lambrechts

What happens when you put two city slickers in a vineyard

What happens when you put two city slickers in a vineyard

Linda Lambrechts

Hey Inner West, it's time to start looking your best again

Hey Inner West, it's time to start looking your best again

Want a natural skin-care product that nourishes and hydrates?

Want a natural skin-care product that nourishes and hydrates?

Linda Lambrechts

FREE FROM TOXINS: Absolutely perfect for baby's skin.

Protect the skin on your precious baby with Bunjie

A look at the success rates of IVF by age

A look at the success rates of IVF by age

TWIRL: Inside the Asteroid belt seen against the sun in deep space. Picture: Shutterstock

How the asteroid belt formed in space

And the awards for the best and worst in the financial world of 2021 go to...

OPINIONWho conned and who contributed to the world of money in 2021

New research suggests Viagra might help to prevent Alzheimer's disease. Picture: Shutterstock.

Could Viagra help prevent Alzheimer's disease?

Take an interest in reading and numbers kids. It will serve you well into the future.

A little life advice for kids who are into cars and their parents

Sam Hollier

HOT STUFF: The seasoning of a cast-iron skillet is the the hard, protective coating formed by heating fats and oil on cast iron. Photo: Shutterstock

How to season a cast iron skillet

Physician Dr Saundra Daulton-Smith, author of the book 'Sacred Rest', says we need to replenish our drained selves in seven different ways. Picture: Shutterstock.

Replenish yourself with seven types of rest

Wellness with Amy Cooper

One of the most stunning perfumed plants of summer is the gardenia. Picture: Shutterstock.

ADVICEBest of gardenias, the unofficial scent of summer gardens

John Gabriele

Why kids need to return to community sport

OPINIONWhy kids need to return to community sport

Dr Anthea Rhodes

Picture: File image

DIGESTOmicron set to steal Delta's thunder

Kayla Osborne

DECADES OF DANCE: Barbara Cuckson is the owner of the Rozelle School of Visual Arts which she has run for 50 years. Picture: Geoff Jones

REAL AUSTRALIALove of dance builds community

Allison Hore

Family members of Suzanne Poll leave the Adelaide Magistrates Court in Adelaide in 2019.

Guilty verdict in SA cold case murder

A new COVID-19 cluster has emerged in Sydney after 44 people were infected at a pub trivia night.

Cases climb as Bondi hostel locked down

The inquest into 18-year-old Theo Hayez has scrutinised nearly two weeks of evidence.

Missing Belgian backpacker key theories

Theo Hayez's path towards Byron Bay's Tallow Beach has been scrutinised again at his inquest.

Detective quizzed on Belgian backpacker

A man is due to face court accused of igniting a fire at an inner west Sydney hotel.

Man charged after cat killed in pub fire

Jack Gramenz

An F-35A Lightning II aircraft arrives at RAAF Base Tindal in the Northern Territory.

F-35A fighters jet into new Top End base

Aaron Bunch

Chief Minister Michael Gunner has expressed confidence in the NT ICAC amid a police investigation.

Police investigate Northern Territory ICAC

Aaron Bunch

A government deal to develop advanced aerial mobility could bring delivery drones a step closer.

Agreement brings drone future closer

Picture: File image

DIGESTOmicron set to steal Delta's thunder

Picture: File image

DIGESTOmicron set to steal Delta's thunder

NSW COVID cases jump again to 420 as another death recorded

NSW COVID cases jump again to 420 as another death recorded

NSW COVID cases jump again to 420 as another death recorded

NSW COVID cases jump again to 420 as another death recorded

Warning for race fans after COVID-positive case attends Bathurst 1000

Warning for race fans after COVID-positive case attends Bathurst 1000

Warning for race fans after COVID-positive case attends Bathurst 1000

Warning for race fans after COVID-positive case attends Bathurst 1000

SEASON OVER: A dejected Geelong leave the ground after its preliminary final loss to Melbourne. Photo: Daniel Carson/AFL Photos via Getty Images

OPINIONPreliminary final loss a reality check for stunned Cats

Howard Kotton

RARING TO GO: Dubbo will host the inaugural Country Classic in March next year. PHOTO: NICK GUTHRIE.

Dubbo to host inaugural Classic

FORTUNATE: Howard Kotton believes bowler Mitchell Starc was lucky to secure a spot in the Australian Test team. Photo: Matt Roberts/Getty Images

OPINIONHead, Starc lucky to be given Australian Test caps

Howard Kotton

SEASON OVER: A dejected Geelong leave the ground after its preliminary final loss to Melbourne. Photo: Daniel Carson/AFL Photos via Getty Images

OPINIONPreliminary final loss a reality check for stunned Cats

Morgan Harper.

The Sea Eagles centre targeted all night long

Adam Lucius

STAR OF THE SHOW: Forbes greyhound trainer Jack Smith with sprinter Jungle Deuce. Picture: SUSAN HERBERT.

Jungle Deuce's last minute poll win

Michael Cowley

Wally Stewart, applicant for the South Coast native title claim, says cultural fisherman are being harassed. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

LISTENWhen culture is a crime: Fishing on the South Coast

Wally Stewart, applicant for the South Coast native title claim, says cultural fisherman are being harassed. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

LISTENWhen culture is a crime: Fishing on the South Coast

Marki the wombat was treated for mange in captivity. This is very rare. Picture: Supplied.

LISTENWombats are rotting to death, meet the people trying to save them

Marki the wombat was treated for mange in captivity. This is very rare. Picture: Supplied.

LISTENWombats are rotting to death, meet the people trying to save them

K'gari was named for the Butchulla spirit who helped create the land and sea and then never wanted to leave. Photo: Shutterstock

LISTENRestoring Aboriginal place names to acknowledge identity and history

K'gari was named for the Butchulla spirit who helped create the land and sea and then never wanted to leave. Photo: Shutterstock

LISTENRestoring Aboriginal place names to acknowledge identity and history