NSW state election 2015: Live blog, Saturday March 21 and other top stories

NSW state election 2015: Live blog, Saturday March 21

1:06pm: NSW Health Minister Jillian Skinner says the second stage of the upgrade to Campbelltown Hospital will include construction of operation theatres, new ER and expanded clinics. Hopefully this will help address the long waiting period for ... >> view original

Lamborghini crash in Wetherill Park kills driver

George Kanalis, who died in a Lamborghini crash in Sydney's west, "would do anything" for a friend, says good mate Steven Muhvich. Mr Kanalis died after he crashed his Lamborghini into a power pole in Sydney's west on Thursday night. Police are ... >> view original

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. >> view original

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 ... >> view original

Flatmate critical after Sydney stabbing

An argument between two flatmates in Sydney's inner west has left one man in a critical condition with stab wounds to in his face, neck and chest. Emergency services were called to a unit on The Boulevard, Strathfield, just before 8pm on Wednesday. >> view original

Sydney resident Javier Camelo killed in Tunisia museum attack

"Our consular officials have now confirmed that a dual Australian-Colombian citizen, who was a resident of New South Wales, was among the deceased," the statement said. "Our thoughts and prayers are with the man's family, to whom we will extend all ... >> view original

What could Sydney look like in 2043?

It is the year 2043. Sydney's skyline is a sea of green vertical gardens, aquaculture farms line the city's waterways and the Harbour Bridge is one giant solar panel, with large hanging "scoops" to catch rainwater. The hypothetical scene is what ... >> view original

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 ... >> view original

Firefighters battle Crows Nest blaze

Nine News Sydney (@9NewsSyd) March 21, 2015. NSW Ambulance said paramedics were on standby, adding all occupants had been accounted for although fire crews have yet to undertake a "thorough search" of the building. >> view original

Hundreds infected by Ross River Fever virus after mosquito onslaught in Sydney ...

A rampant summer of Ross River fever is set to extend into autumn, with high tides and predicted warm weather expected to cause a fresh outbreak of the mosquito-borne virus in time for the Easter holidays. The virus has infected NSW residents at a rate ... >> view original