Gambling is as much driven by economic decisions as it is driven by team loyalties, or the thrill of a win. It is a poor economic decision driven by poor economic justifications that result in poor economic outcomes. At the heart of these struggles are emerging theories of behavioural economics.

There are few people whose lives have shaped Sancta Sophia College as profoundly as Sister Mary Shanahan. Recently, our community came together to celebrate the launch of ‘Shan: A life of Sister Mary Shanahan RSCJ OAM’, written by alumna Elizabeth Hannan (FR 1984).

An application for a data centre to be built in the heart of the Blue Mountains is set to be withdrawn following an outcry from residents and councillors.

Jan Fran talks to Honi about her experiences as a journalist – the best advice she’s received, surviving the news cycle, and the importance of independent media.

Niki Savva has watched over seismic shifts in Australia’s political landscape for half a century. She speaks with Honi about the future of the Liberal party, triumphs & failures of Australia’s political history, and the lessons that never seem to get learnt.

Blue Mountains locals are fighting to halt a data centre that is to be built on a suburban Katoomba street.

Mosman City Council is hitting back at the north shore’s tree vandals, and is even considering installing CCTV cameras in high-risk areas.

It’s the case that just won’t go away as pressure mounts on WA Police to solve the controversial death of a young mum who lost her life while fleeing her violent partner more than 12 years ago.

Is the Oxford comma elitist? Or is it a victim of the economisation of language?

It’s Sydney’s most asked question. It pervades conversation and connection, from our lecture theatres to corporate offices, hinge dates, and anything in between.

Pubs and clubs are too dangerous and expensive. We have other ways of meeting up.

The popularity of so-called “dumb phones” is climbing, particularly among younger Australians looking for a social media break.

Liam Morrissey knows the gap between bush and city access to healthcare. He’s just graduated from the University of Sydney’s medical school in Dubbo, created to bridge it.

Caoimhe Bray is the youngest person to play in a Women’s Big Bash League match. She has also played for the Junior Matildas.

Nine clinics are not reporting birth and pregnancy results, while the multimillion-dollar industry faces growing distrust among prospective parents.

As the first funerals are held, further details are emerging and tributes pouring forth about the victims of the Bondi attack. This is what we know about them so far.

North Sydney Girls deputy principal said the perfect-scoring essays turned in by the school’s year 12 cohort shared a common structure.

These are the moments bystanders tried to disarm gunman Sajid Akram. Two of them died in each other’s arms.

Blood donations, floral tributes and sharing food: Sydney has rallied in the wake of the Bondi attack.

Castle Hill High School’s English head is one of the longest standing markers: one of just 30 to have marked students across four decades.

The City of Sydney expects more than 1 million people to watch the fireworks from 50 free viewing points, in addition to hundreds of thousands at home.

Two ferry wharves have opened in Sydney’s south. All that’s missing is a boat to go between them.

Perhaps the greatest trend at this year’s year 12 formals is that there isn’t one, with each student group celebrating their freedom in their own way.

With its old-school signage, Eastwood Woolworths has barely changed in almost 50 years. But a major housing development could mean the end of the time-capsule supermarket.

Adele Burke has been named the inaugural Katrina Dawson John Monash Scholar, receiving a $100,000 grant to study at Oxford.

The NSW Liberal leader says she has changed her language on a controversial issue, as she looks to resurrect some former Coalition government policies.

Quantum computers can decode encryption keys increasingly quickly. Professor Nalini Joshi is developing the mathematics to make your secrets stronger.

Young Australians are much less happy than their parents and grandparents at the same age. I know why.

Everyone wants a piece of the pie… especially when it comes to one of the highest honours in academia. Here’s my simple (yet delicious) analogy to explain it.

There is an indescribable freedom in being able to communicate with someone in their own language, making them feel valued and appreciated. Seeing the soft smile of a Nonna as she compliments your accent, or the nonchalance of a Parisian barista when they finally start responding to you in French.

Even in fear, there is an indescribable unity in the female experience. There is a safety net of friends and mums and aunties and mentors waiting to catch you, because we all know the feeling of chilling fear too well.

The economics of coffee runs deep, and well beyond my personal productivity spikes.

Not to draw too many similarities between the ASX and the FYP, but consumers find value in patterns – whether that be patterns in what’s perceived as cool, or patterns in what shares have the best dividends. Humans like being a part of something. We like feeling included, and cool, and on trend.

In April 2025, only 82.4% of flights were on time, and one-in-fifty flights cancelled. So, what causes unreliable flights? And how can you avoid inconvenience?

Ashé is just at the beginning of her career, but has been working towards it for more than a decade. In 2010, she moved to Sydney from Taree in regional NSW to study a Bachelor of Science at the University of Sydney.

There are many factors to finding the perfect match online, but a win is always found with the right numbers.