Govt accused of “social cleansing” over inner city public housing sell-offs
The NSW Government has been accused of forcing poor people out of the inner city at a rally against plans to redevelop social housing estates.
Damien Novak
New CBD, Pyrmont metro stations announced
The NSW Government has announced the locations of two new Sydney Metro stations.
Royal Botanic Garden to mark Reconciliation Week with Indigenous cultural events
The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney will recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians during National Reconciliation Week with Indigenous cultural events.
Under-50s now eligible for Covid-19 vaccinations at Sydney mass vaccination hub
A new cohort of NSW residents – those aged aged 40 to 49 – are now eligible to register their interest for the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine.
Sydney Covid-19 restrictions extended by a week
Covid-19 restrictions imposed on Sydney, after two locally acquired cases were detected on Wednesday, have been extended by a week.
Free public transport flagged to boost CBD
Free public transport into Sydney’s city centre could become a reality, if a suggestion made at today’s Sydney CBD Summit is taken up.
Randwick Council catches the bikeway bug
Randwick City Council has opened a new pop-up cycleway and is planning several new permanent bike paths.
Last link in Sydney Harbour foreshore walk opens
An 11-kilometre harbourside walk from Woolloomooloo to the Anzac Bridge is now complete.
Sydney world’s 3rd worst city for housing affordability
An international survey has rated Sydney the third least affordable city in the world for house prices.
Byrne vows to remain Mayor despite “abuse of power” claims
Inner West Mayor Darcy Byrne is standing firm despite calls for him to step down over an alleged “abuse of power”.
Hundreds of extra trains under $1 billion plan
Sydney will get hundreds of extra train services each week under a $1 billion NSW Government plan.
Australian Museum to reopen in November after major revamp
After 15 months and $57.5 million in works, the Australian Museum will reopen to the public on 28 November.
Landscapes from the Anthropocene
Sydney artist Martin Roberts on his new exhibition exploring the concept of the Anthropocene.
Pink Belt taekwondo scholarships to empower women
The Pink Belt Project will give women in need a one-year scholarship at their local martial arts club.