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WestConnex ‘worst example of transparency’, inquiry finds
Transparency around the $16.8 billion WestConnex project has been “unsatisfactory”, a New South Wales parliamentary inquiry has found. The upper house committee...
Mobile phone ban in NSW public schools announced
Mobile phones will be banned in NSW primary schools, and high schools will get more power to take smart devices off students....
NSW Greens threaten to split in factional war
The New South Wales Greens is headed for a spectacular split after the party called for Jeremy Buckingham to stand aside over...
‘Illegal’ ports deal makes Sydney more congested, costs NSW shoppers: Report
Sydney traffic would be less congested and shopping in New South Wales would be cheaper if the state had another freight container terminal,...
Melbourne commutes to take an extra 75 minutes in January
Melbourne commuters could be slugged with delays of up to 75 minutes after returning to work from the Christmas break. Buses will replace...
Half-price rego for Sydney toll users as NSW doubles savings measure
The New South Wales government has more than doubled the number of drivers to get cut-price car registration before the March state election....
Premier rules out pill testing after another drug death at Sydney festival
The New South Wales government won’t budge on pill testing after another suspected drug death at a Sydney dance festival. A 19-year-old...
Regional Queensland to get ‘cheaper, faster’ internet
Regional Queensland will get faster and cheaper internet using the state-owned fibre optic network. The tech scheme will utilise spare capacity along 6000 kilometres...
‘Disheartening’: Veterans ‘let down’ by inquiry into anti-malarial drug trials
Veterans are disheartened by a Senate inquiry into anti-malarial drug trials they say have left them with debilitating symptoms for nearly 20...
Berejiklian promises election-year fast rail for NSW regions
Travel times between Sydney and regional centres in NSW could be slashed by up to 75 per cent under a new fast...