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NSW tests the market over Sydney Metro construction

But the NSW government is moving forward with the Metro City and Southwest that will run from suburban Chatswood and will extend the metropolitan rail service under Sydney Harbour, through new stations in the lower North Shore, Sydney CBD and ... >> view original

Western Sydney Win in NSW Budget

Western Sydney has been a big winner in the this year's New South Wales budget. The region's hospitals are a major focus with $45 million to kick start stage 1B of the Westmead Hospital redevelopment and $30 million commencing for stage two Blacktown ... >> view original

Destination NSW 'inappropriately' fudged advertising figures to avoid scrutiny

The government agency charged with selling Sydney to the world has been reprimanded by the NSW Auditor General for apparently fudging its declaration of millions dollars in advertising costs to avoid scrutiny. Destination NSW, the state's leading ... >> view original

Parramatta Council to vote on radical plan for expansion to Macquarie Park and ...

... that the suggested new local government area is "indicative only" and Parramatta would work with the NSW government to determine the exact boundaries. It also calls for new legislation to give the expanded council the same power as the City of ... >> view original

NSW Premier Mike Baird puts $400m into Sydney housing market for 200000 ...

Mr Baird, who will visit a site for new homes in Sydney's northwest today with Treasurer Gladys Berejiklian ahead of Tuesday's Budget, says the funding will result in faster land releases across Sydney. “This record investment will help put the dream ... >> view original

Four poisoned using barbecue coals to heat Sydney unit

Four people were taken to hospital with carbon monoxide poisoning on Sunday morning after using barbecue coals to heat their Bankstown unit. A spokesman for Fire and Rescue NSW confirmed that firefighters attended premises in Bankstown, with ... >> view original

What southeast Sydney is getting from the 2015/16 NSW Budget

... people of NSW by supporting a healthy environment,” Environment and Heritage Minister Mark Speakman said. Meanwhile $5.8 million is allocated to support the Sydney Cricket and Sports Ground Trust for a proposal to build an SCG stadium at Centennial ... >> view original

Michael Jennings Dropped By Roosters After Arrest

... Jennings has been suspended by the Sydney Roosters and will miss this round's clash against the Dragons. Coach Trent Robinson say he believes a one-match ban on Jennings for his arrest is sufficient and he shouldn't lose his NSW State of Origin spot. >> view original

Sydney trains: New line sparks hopes for more inner city stations

For instance, Transport for NSW says as many as 30 trains an hour – one every two minutes – will be capable of running on the new line through central Sydney. That is obviously more trains than will be needed for the line's only current extension north ... >> view original

Sydney councils shift $1 billion repair bill with accounting 'fiction' in Fit ...

The Baird government has repeatedly warned that NSW has too many councils and that mergers will make them run more efficiently. And some councils appear to be making their balance sheets look healthier with a few changes to accounting systems. >> view original