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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

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

Sydney first home buyers face growing deposit hurdle

Australian Property Monitors says the share of Sydney mortgages being taken out by first home buyers is wallowing around an historic low of 7 per cent. One reason for this is the deposit hurdle caused by soaring house prices. Even though low interest ... >> view original

Asylum seekers: Tony Abbott refuses to deny Australia paid thousands to people ...

Prime Minister Tony Abbott is refusing to deny claims Australian officials have paid asylum boat crews to turn back to Indonesia, saying the Government will stop the boats "by hook or by crook". Australian border officials reportedly handed over thousands of ... >> view original

Piracy blocking bill gets green light

Piracy websites like The Pirate Bay could soon be blocked in Australia, with the Copyright Amendment (Online Infringement) Bill 2015 getting the green light from a Senate committee investigating the legislation. While the committee has recommended a ... >> view original

WA man missing in ocean off Point Samson after car accident

A West Australian man is missing after he walked into the ocean following a car accident. Water police are searching for the 44-year-old after he crashed his car early on Friday morning and was seen walking into the ocean near Point Samson near Port ... >> view original

Attorney-General George Brandis says Government to introduce new counter ...

The Federal Government has flagged another round of counter-terrorism legislation, which could potentially extend the use of control orders. Attorney-General George Brandis made the announcement during a speech to the Countering Violent Extremism ... >> view original