Albanese kicks off election season with Sydney to Newcastle high-speed rail promise
Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese has promised to commit $500m towards a high-speed rail from Sydney to Newcastle as an election promise.
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New research shows forced council mergers led to higher costs
New research by Joseph Drew, Associate Professor of Public Policy and Local Government at UTS, shows the forced mergers of local councils in NSW have not made the promised savings.
How Covid “rooted” the arts
With support payments coming to an end, the arts and entertainment sector is struggling to navigate the devastation caused by months of lockdowns – with some wondering whether the industry will ever recover.
Confirmed: NSW to exit lockdown on 11 October
After weeks of speculation, NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard today confirmed the state will exit lockdown on 11 October.
Victorian earthquake felt across Sydney
An earthquake in Victoria has been felt across the Sydney metropolitan area and as far north as the Central Coast.
Former NYC restauranteurs’ message to Sydney: stop tailgating, just be you
After conquering the NYC restaurant scene, husbands Rupert Noffs and Matty Bennett came home to roost. Amanda Smith caught up with one half of the power couple.
Sydney lockdown extended by four weeks, NSW Govt launches 18-plus vaccination push
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian will today announce a four-week extension of the Greater Sydney lockdown, through to at least 28 August.
Sydney lockdown extended to 30 July
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has announced Greater Sydney’s lockdown has been extended by two weeks, after 97 new cases of Covid-19 were recorded in the past 24 hours.
Additional face mask rules for Sydney as 77 new Covid cases recorded
NSW Health has announced additional face mask requirements as Sydney records 77 new Covid-19 cases in 24 hours.
Tighter restrictions for Sydney after 44 new Covid cases recorded
A new wave of restrictions has been brought in for Sydney after 44 new cases of Covid-19 were recorded in just 24 hours.
Greater Sydney lockdown extended by a week
Sydneysiders will endure Covid-19 lockdown for another week and new restrictions will apply to schools after the holiday break.
‘Miss the Pain’ by David Garnham and the Reasons to Live
John Moyle profiles Top End band David Garnham and the Reasons to Live, whose stunning new Americana single ‘Miss the Pain’ is out now, backed by an incredible animated music video.
Two-week lockdown for Sydney, Blue Mountains, Central Coast and Wollongong
The Sydney metropolitan area – as well as the Blue Mountains, the Central Coast and Wollongong – has been plunged into a two-week lockdown after a dramatic rise in Covid-19 case numbers and exposure sites.
Sweeping new Covid restrictions announced for Sydney
A wave of new Covid-19 restrictions have been introduced across Sydney after 13 new cases were recorded since 8pm last night.
Masks now required throughout Greater Sydney as Covid outbreak grows
Face masks are now mandatory across Greater Sydney, NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has announced, as Sydney’s latest Covid outbreak grows to 21 cases.