Last Top Stories: Premier Mike Baird warns Sydneysiders to brace for a 'new world' of ...

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

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

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

Christian couple vow to divorce if same-sex marriage is legalised

A Canberra couple have vowed to get a divorce, ending their "sacred" 10-year union, if Australia allows same-sex couples to legally marry. Nick Jensen and his wife Sarah believe widening the definition of marriage to include same-sex couples threatens ... >> view original

Police hold 'grave concerns' for woman who left hospital in Perth with newborn ...

Western Australian police say they hold grave concerns for a 21-year-old mother who left Perth's main maternity hospital with her two-day-old daughter who requires ongoing medical treatment. Rachelle Mariah Parfitt Hamilton was last seen leaving King ... >> view original

Dutton open to sharing citizenship power

The federal government will consider requiring more than one minister to decide whether to strip citizenship from Australians involved in terrorism. Source: AAP. 11 Jun 2015 - 3:41 PM UPDATED 57 MINS AGO. 0. 0. Share. Facebook Twitter Email Pinterest >> view original

'No sweetheart deals in my time'

Cleanevent founder Craig Lovett has spoken out about his disappointment over allegations in the trade union royal commission that the company entered into anti-worker sweetheart deals with the AWU after he left as chief executive in 2008. His comments ... >> view original

Julie Bishop: stripping citizenship from dual nationals a challenge

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop says the issue of stripping Australian citizenship from dual nationals engaged in terrorism will be a question of balance and presents challenges for the government. Ms Bishop already has the ministerial power to cancel and ... >> view original