Govt open to closing loophole for one in four drivers Average speed cameras across Australia's most populous state all but ignore drivers of cars and utes but change could be on the way. AAP · Feb 22, 2024
Scandinavian solution sought to cut road deaths A NSW forum will take advice from Nordic countries that have succeeded in reducing their road fatalities over the last 20 years. AAP · Jan 11, 2024
NSW government fails to veto 15-minute parking scheme at exclusive beach despite pledge Roads minister John Graham now says the government is unable to act against the signs at Camp Cove that he previously said took 'the rest of us for mugs’ The Guardian - AU · Jan 3, 2024
Blast from the past: the best time capsule gems that went on sale in 2023 to take you back to another era We all love a property listing which looks like it's been frozen in time. Here are some of the most exciting to hit the market this year Evening Standard · Dec 27, 2023
Arts and culture revamp promises to unleash creativity A decade-long vision for arts and culture in NSW aims to improve opportunities for the current and next generations of creatives. AAP · Dec 11, 2023
Thousands to share in $560m toll relief scheme Random checks will be conducted to ensure a relief scheme in "the world's most tolled city" is getting to the right people, the NSW roads minister says. AAP · Dec 7, 2023
‘A tsunami of traffic chaos’: the new Sydney motorway prompting calls for a royal commission Top expert says bungled opening of Rozelle interchange is bad enough to warrant a formal inquiry into the $20bn WestConnex project The Guardian - AU · Dec 1, 2023
NSW police accused of ‘killing’ music festivals by charging excessive fees Greens MP and Australian Festival Association say NSW force charging much more than other states to patrol equivalent events The Guardian - AU · Nov 25, 2023
Jewish MP’s appeal to ban Palestinian road convoys in Sydney deemed unworkable by NSW government But transport minister John Graham says he is concerned about the convoys amid ‘an already tense situation’ The Guardian - AU · Nov 18, 2023
‘Not wanted here’: council accused of deterring public by imposing 15-minute-only parking spots at Sydney beach New South Wales roads minister has accused Woollahra council of ‘taking the rest of us for mugs’ The Guardian - AU · Nov 17, 2023
Drivers to pay $123b over decades in 'most-tolled city' Motorists can expect to pay more than $120 billion on road tolls in NSW by 2060, as driving bodies call for a fairer pricing structure. AAP · Nov 12, 2023
Which NSW drivers to get $60 toll cap still shrouded It is still unclear whether a $60 weekly cap to help Australia's most heavily tolled drivers will apply per e-tag or per tolling account. AAP · Nov 9, 2023
Time capsule home of influential modernist architect of Harlow New Town for sale for first time since 1960s John Graham, famous for his design and development of Harlow New Town, built Suncourt in 1960 and lived there until his death in 2021 Evening Standard · Nov 3, 2023
Noise complaints fall on deaf ears in live music shift An overhaul of live music regulations in NSW will offer longer trading hours for venues that support creativity and shut down single-resident noise complaints. AAP · Oct 18, 2023
USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 13, 2023 Justin Thomas clarifies father’s role as swing coach, confirms parting ways with putting coach Thomas says he's confident he's not that far away from playing his brand of winning golf again.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 27, 2023 The Guardian view on crosswords: not just a hobby for men like Inspector Morse Editorial: In the right hands, cryptic puzzles can educate as well as entertain. Just ask some of the women who set them
The Guardian - AU · Aug 24, 2023 New Icac powers spark concerns as NSW opposition flags move to stop ‘reckless’ change Complaints from Liberals and some crossbench MPs come after watchdog asked to use illegally obtained recordings in ongoing investigation
The Guardian - AU · Jul 7, 2023 A single sick worker blamed for widespread delays across Sydney train network A signaller reportedly called in sick at the last minute and no replacement was immediately available
The Guardian - AU · Jul 2, 2023 Commuters slugged with price hikes on Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane toll roads Prices rise amid concerns from competition watchdog over Transurban’s proposed acquisition of Melbourne EastLink operator
The Guardian - AU · Jun 14, 2023 Sydney’s road tolling system could be split into separate zones under proposed reforms ‘The most tolled capital city in the world’ may have to pay Transurban compensation, says roads minister
The New Daily · Jun 14, 2023 NSW govt considered more tolls on Sydney drivers New tolls on freeways and a congestion charge on drivers entering the Sydney CBD were under consideration by the former NSW government.
Irish Mirror · Jun 2, 2023 Three men convicted over Roscommon eviction clashes after three-month trial and 14-hour jury deliberations The jury at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court today returned its verdicts, after deliberating for a total of 13 hours and 58 minutes
AAP · May 25, 2023 NSW government tightens rules to curb pork barrelling The culture of pork barrelling could be on the way out as NSW laws are tightened to ensure taxpayer-funded grants are transparent and handed out ethically.
The Guardian - AU · May 9, 2023 ‘Cultural vandalism’: Powerhouse Museum’s landmark steam engine under threat, experts warn Experts claim dismantling the world’s oldest working rotative steam engine is ‘extremely risky’, but museum says specialist engineers have advised it can be done safely
The Guardian - AU · Apr 25, 2023 Revealed: the ‘buried’ Powerhouse Museum report that could have stopped $500m redevelopment A prominent heritage architect alleges the NSW government terminated his contract and hired another company after he advised that the Ultimo site should be heritage listed