Sunday, March 22, 2015

NSW election: western Sydney councils call for public transport boost and other top stories

NSW election: western Sydney councils call for public transport boost

NSW election: western Sydney councils call for public transport boost
A week out from the election western Sydney councils representing a third of the city's population have hit the state government with a multi-billion-dollar wish list for public transport. In a "State election issues brief" the Western Sydney Regional ...

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Poll shows Mike Baird set for victory as he rallies the troops at campaign launch

Poll shows Mike Baird set for victory as he rallies the troops at campaign launch
Mike Baird is set to be handed the opportunity to partially privatise the NSW electricity network and implement his $20 billion infrastructure program, with the latest poll suggesting the Coalition will be returned on Saturday but with its majority ...

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Labor wants 24-hour chemists across Sydney

Labor wants 24-hour chemists across Sydney
Parents of sick children will be spared the midnight drive west to reach the only 24-hour chemist in Sydney, under a Labor pledge to open all-hours pharmacies in the south, north and inner Sydney. The Pharmacy Guild's NSW director, Steven Waller, said ...

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NSW state election 2015: Lewis's early intervention paved way to university

NSW state election 2015: Lewis's early intervention paved way to university
Lewis Beard achieved an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank of 94.9 when he did his HSC last year, has just started a chemical engineering degree at the University of Sydney and is on his way to a good career. The 18-year-old from Balgowlah was also ...

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'Homophobic slurs' mar resounding NSW Waratahs victory over Brumbies

'Homophobic slurs' mar resounding NSW Waratahs victory over Brumbies
Allegations of homophobic slurs marred a resounding return to form for defending champions the Waratahs, who delivered a 28-13 win over arch rivals the Brumbies in Sydney on Sunday. It is understood a NSW forward will be investigated for allegedly ...

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Vivid Sydney: Get the Sydney & NSW in Winter and Vivid Sydney 2015 ...

Vivid Sydney: Get the Sydney & NSW in Winter and Vivid Sydney 2015 ...
Whether you're after a short break in the country, the chance to sample the highlights of Sydney's hottest new dining precincts, or insider tips on the best designer shopping spots, this bumper guide has all the advice you need, thanks to Destination NSW.

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Lamborghini crash kills driver

Lamborghini crash kills driver
Police are investigating whether the driver of a Lamborghini, George Kanalis, who died when his luxury sports vehicle smashed into a power pole in Sydney's west on Thursday night, was speeding before the crash. Witnesses called police just after 6pm to ...

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NSW state election 2015: Three CSG licences cancelled in Sydney water ...

NSW state election 2015: Three CSG licences cancelled in Sydney water ...
... undertake any exploration activities in or near these water catchment areas," the spokeswoman said. "In addition, no part of the Camden Gas Project area, which supplies 5 per cent of NSW's gas needs, is located within the Sydney Water Catchment ...

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NSW election: Labor and Coalition's transport policies run on parallel lines

NSW election: Labor and Coalition's transport policies run on parallel lines
But even though this election features some of the most expansive, and expensive, transport proposals the state has seen for many years, travelling around Sydney is not likely to get any easier for years to come. The promises the Coalition is making on ...

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Opinion poll tips CSG backlash will see Ballina fall to Labor in NSW election

Opinion poll tips CSG backlash will see Ballina fall to Labor in NSW election
Labor is facing a tough battle in much of its former heartland of western Sydney, but believes seats like Strathfield, on a 6.4 per cent margin, can be won in a uniform swing against the government. Ms McKay, who emerged from the Independent Commission ...

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