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The battle for the surf has moved from the ocean to the pool where rival companies are spending tens of millions of dollars to create the perfect artificial wave.

Families and neighbours shopping through informal co-ops are saving hundreds, but the business model could help apply major competitive pressure to the major supermarkets.

Logan McDonald the culprit again as Sydney drops two straight, Damien Hardwick's big reality check to the Suns, and Essendon ticks a massive box. Here are the key talking points from Round 17 in the AFL.

The Warriors can feel hard done by after the Bulldogs second row was hit with a grade two dangerous contact charge for a collision that went unpunished on the field, but could have resulted in a match-winning penalty.

GWS puts a dent in Carlton's run of form with a stirring come-from-behind victory, while Fremantle moves up to third on the AFL ladder with a professional 51-point win over Richmond.

The Sharks had their chances to claim victory against the Bulldogs, who got home 15-14 on the back of Matt Burton's cool nerves during golden-point extra time.

After being sent off in his State of Origin debut, Joseph Sua'ali'i chooses not to challenge the suspension offered for his high tackle on Reece Walsh, with Broncos coach Kevin Walters calling for harsher punishment.

The Maroons claim bragging rights after defeating the Blues 38-10 in the State of Origin opener, but their win didn't come without a spot of controversy. Here are five quick hits from State of Origin I in Sydney.

Walyalup/Fremantle prevail over Euro-Yroke/St Kilda despite a wayward night in front of goals, while Brisbane utterly demolish Richmond by 119 points at the Gabba.

Organisers of the touring Pandemonium Rocks music festival are refusing full refunds to ticket holders after major changes to the event, despite stipulations in Australian Consumer Law.

A peregrine falcon that came to ground during the set-up for Taylor Swift's concert has recovered in the care of wildlife professionals and has been released back into his habitat at Stadium Australia.

Organisers have predicted that more than 820,000 people will pass through Sydney Olympic Park for the annual agricultural showcase, with offerings in place to address cost-of-living concerns.

A different kind of Swifty tried getting into the US megastar's concert for free before being escorted out by a wildlife rescuer. 

I've got news for you Melbourne, Sydney just brought its own special sauce to the Taylor Swift concert — and we were there, we were there, writes Sarah Gerathy.

A rail bridge that has not been used for more than 30 years is set to be transformed into a pedestrian and cycle path to connect residents to green space across some of Sydney's busiest roadways.

Three innocent people shot while sitting in two parked cars in Sydney were targeted by a crime gang who mistakenly believed they were there to attack them, NSW Police say.

Four attendees of the Epik music festival at Sydney Olympic Park have been rushed to hospital due to drug-related issues, according to NSW Health Minister Ryan Park.

The State Emergency Service receives more than 50 calls for storm-related help on the Central Coast after temperatures rise above 40C across NSW, with parts of western Sydney recording 44C.

Temperatures in Sydney are expected to soar today as thousands attend the sold-out Epik festival at the showground in Western Sydney.

The hotly anticipated but unfinished document was mistakenly posted on the Department of Planning website on Tuesday, but deleted shortly after. It also appears to reveal the fate of the Metro West project.

Wave pools are popping up everywhere — even in the Middle East — but there is still just one in surfing-mad Australia. Designers and developers say it's not for lack of trying.

The Aussie Poweroos are hosting the first powerchair world cup since 2017. They're focused on taking home the title, and changing perceptions of disability sports along the way.

NSW Health Minister Ryan Park says he can't commit to pill testing as a "silver bullet" solution, following the deaths of two men in their 20s who attended the Knockout Outdoor festival in Sydney over the weekend.

Penrith launches a comeback for the ages to earn legendary status, Brisbane is made to pay for botched drop-outs, while Ezra Mam lights up the grand final. These are the five quick hits from Penrith's third consecutive premiership triumph.

Two men in their 20s have died after attending the Knockout Outdoor festival, while nine urgent medical transfers were made from Listen Out festival at Centennial Park.