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Sydney is turning into a ghetto as poor are trapped by fewer jobs and rising ...

Sydney is the epicentre of a "crisis of suburbia", as new figures reveal inner city postcodes enjoyed the fastest income gains over the past decade, while the poorer outer suburbs went backwards after inflation. Experts have warned of a "ghettoisation ... >> view original

Johns urges NSW to be flanked by Roosters

NSW great Andrew Johns has suggested the Sydney Roosters' entire left flank be included in Origin. That also means going with James Maloney and Mitchell Pearce as the halves. "Laurie's talking about combinations, the left side for NSW will be [Boyd] ... >> view original

The Sydney Symphony Orchestra Coming to NSW

Sixty Sydney Symphony Orchestra musicians, along with Australian conductor Alexander Briger, will hold major public performances, as well as education and schools concerts throughout the Riverina region of NSW. SSO musicians will also work with local ... >> view original

Deputy director Anne Flanagan retires from Art Gallery of NSW before first sod ...

Sydney Modern will double the size of the gallery's exhibition space, create a cultural plaza linking the gallery with other cultural institutions including the State Library of NSW and the Australian Museum, and provide indoor and outdoor exhibition ... >> view original

Damaging winds to hit NSW for Mother's Day

Mother's Day is set to be a little bit ruffled in NSW's southeast with a severe weather warning issued for damaging winds of up to 100km/h. The Bureau of Meteorology said winds are forecast to develop in parts of the Illawarra, South Coast, Central ... >> view original

South Sydney duo Dylan Walker and Luke Keary to press NSW State of Origin ...

South Sydney duo Dylan Walker and Luke Keary will be given a chance to make a late push for State of Origin selection after being named to play St George Illawarra in round nine of the NRL. Former Kangaroos centre Walker and fellow NSW hopeful Keary ... >> view original

NSW police and military participate in counter-terrorism drill at Sydney's ...

NSW police and military participate in counter-terrorism drill at Sydney's Holsworthy barracks. PREV. 1 of 8. NEXT. FRIEND OR FOE: As part of Hermes Castle, a major counter-terrorism trial Here, an officer trains his weapon on several approaching ... >> view original

NSW Premier Baird to welcome Prince Harry

NSW Premier Mike Baird will help roll out the red carpet for Prince Harry in Sydney, but even a royal visit won't keep him away from question time in parliament. The premier is among hundreds expected to line the stairs of Sydney's Opera House on ... >> view original

Wet weather blamed for parasites in Sydney's drinking water

The Sunday Telegraph can reveal NSW Health was informed on each occasion, with follow-up tests giving supplies the all-clear. The test results are contained in the latest Sydney Water Quarterly Drinking Water Quality Report, which examines the findings ... >> view original

Power outages affecting 12000 homes on Sydney's Northern Beaches

Emergency crews are working to restore power to about 12,000 homes and businesses on Sydney's Northern Beaches after a substation fault. The suburbs affected include Mona Vale, Avalon, Clareville, Newport, Whale Beach and Palm Beach. >> view original