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Advocates of Sydney's George Street light rail can take lessons from the Gold ...

Before the government disclosed the cost of Sydney's new tram line would blow out from $1.6 billion to $2.1 billion, Fairfax Media revealed Transport for NSW's own scrutineers had little confidence in the government's ability to manage one of the most ... >> view original

State of Origin: South Sydney duo Alex Johnston and Dylan Walker on verge of ...

South Sydney duo Dylan Walker and Alex Johnston are on the verge of a call-up to the Blues squad as NSW look to bring in cover for their outside backs. It is understood Walker or Johnston will be added to the NSW team once they play for the Rabbitohs ... >> view original

Premier Mike Baird warns Sydneysiders to brace for a 'new world' of ...

The government is also preparing to partially privatise the NSW electricity network and expects to have $20 billion to spend on projects including a second Sydney Harbour rail crossing. Mr Baird noted that his father, former NSW transport minister ... >> view original

Medical cannabis: Record donation of $30 million for research at University of ...

Intractable childhood epilepsy is one of three conditions for which the use of medical cannabis will be trialled by the NSW government. Trials are expected to begin next year and, if successful, could be a prelude to the drug's eventual ... >> view original

Parramatta light rail: Sydney Olympic Park tram would be a 'white elephant'

"We are continuing to investigate four shortlisted options for a new light rail network in western Sydney. This includes consideration of a route to Sydney Olympic Park and Strathfield. The NSW Government will have more to say as this work progresses ... >> view original

Joe Hockey defends his 'get a well paid job' comment on Sydney house prices

“Our members who have attained the intensive care paramedic level, which is the highest clinical skill level, earn a base wage of $73,000 a year,'' a spokesman for the Australian Paramedics Asso-ciation of NSW said. “We hold the view that our members ... >> view original

Council amalgamation: Waverley and Randwick set to become first Sydney ...

However, Local Government NSW said the government's timeline made "a mockery of fair process" and put at risk the likelihood of achieving reform that would genuinely benefit communities. "With the council submissions due on June 30, IPART have, ... >> view original

Subaru and Honda issue recalls for faulty AEB tech

So much for high-tech cars saving our lives. A recall has been announced globally for certain Subaru and Honda vehicles with automatic braking systems. Cars equipped with futuristic technology that can save lives by braking automatically are being recalled ... >> view original

And the most secure phone operating system is…

Apple iPhones have a reputation as the safest mobile gadgets around. But, it turns out that reputation isn't completely deserved. Recently, a top cybersecurity expert put the top smartphones through a head-to-head security test. Now the winner is turning ... >> view original

HotelTonight launches in Australia: curated hotels at cut prices

Booking a hotel is one of those things that people often stress about. Going somewhere for the first time usually means spending hours agonising over conflicting reviews and dubious internet advice, then booking months in advance to secure a room. >> view original