Metro train opening 'Harbour Bridge moment' for Sydney The opening of a driverless train line has been hailed as a transformative realisation of visionary infrastructure, and a brisk ride through a big city. AAP · Aug 18, 2024
Sydney teacher charged with further alleged sexual offences – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Aug 16, 2024
'Game-changer' metro is ready to fill public's appetite The Sydney Metro City line is expected to welcome thousands of passengers on its opening day, some ten years after the project was initially announced. AAP · Aug 16, 2024
Train is a coming: Sydney metro gets a green light Sydney's $21 billion driverless metro line is set to open after a series of embarrassing delays derailed an earlier target date. AAP · Aug 15, 2024
Can't we do it properly? Fix the roads around Minmi Nip-and-tuck job: Huge housing development, skimpy road improvements Newcastle Herald · Aug 1, 2024
Start-date tunnel vision as under-city metro delayed Passengers on driverless trains will not cross under Sydney Harbour within days as planned and the state government can't say when it will start. AAP · Jul 30, 2024
Tests begin as new light rail prepares for passengers Up to 28,000 people are expected to be riding the light rail every day by 2026, with hopes it will support new housing and connect people to essential services. AAP · Jul 3, 2024
Revealed: designs for upgrade to Mandalong Road Transport for NSW has revealed its preferred designs for the long-awaited project. Newcastle Herald · Jun 25, 2024
State government 'absolutely committed' to improving Newcastle stations, cycleways NSW Transport minister Jo Haylen visits to spruik planned improvements for the city. Newcastle Herald · Jun 22, 2024
Plans revealed for train station upgrades and extended cycleway link in Newcastle Transport minister Jo Haylen visits Newcastle on Saturday, June 22. Newcastle Herald · Jun 22, 2024
Crakanthorp lucky to survive after ICAC's 'sticky note' revelation The note undermined his disclosure of no conflict of interest. Newcastle Herald · Apr 12, 2024
Promise of safer, more reliable ferries with new fleet The first of seven new Tasmania-built ferries has arrived in Sydney as part of a government pledge to improve ferry services on the city's waters. AAP · Mar 24, 2024
Billion-dollar bus fix flagged for 'neglected' services More than 40 per cent of public transport trips in NSW are on buses, but extra funds are needed to repair a decade of neglect, a government task force says. AAP · Feb 22, 2024
Port of Newcastle container compensation on state's freight reform agenda State government's freight reform program to examine ports, rail and roads Newcastle Herald · Jan 25, 2024
The Guardian - AU · Jan 23, 2024 More than 200 NSW taxi drivers ignored initial penalties for overcharging customers, data shows Exclusive: Large proportion of drivers who were punished after complaints were disciplined more than once, fuelling industry calls for regulation
Newcastle Herald · Jan 19, 2024 First stage of channel dredging done, Little Terns nest on island The second phase of work is due to start mid-2024.
The Canberra Times · Dec 28, 2023 Barr to push NSW govt for extra Canberra-Sydney train services The ACT would like an express service to cut travel time.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 14, 2023 NSW taxi industry calls for crackdown to remove dodgy drivers Demands for a database to stamp out overcharging after watchdog hotline is flooded with complaints
The Guardian - AU · Dec 5, 2023 NSW police criticised for manhandling protester with baby at Albanese event Pro-Palestine protester held sign that read ‘Shame Albo’ at event in Sydney’s west and reportedly interjected during prime minister’s speech
Newcastle Herald · Nov 29, 2023 Myall River dredging options to be investigated following ministerial meeting Maritime agency agrees urgent intervention is needed for Myall River.
Newcastle Herald · Nov 28, 2023 Transport Minister urged to intervene in Myall River catastrophe Port Stephens MP Kate Washington to meet Transport Minister Jo Haylen.
AAP · Nov 27, 2023 Increased oversight in Sydney Metro amid alleged fraud The results of investigations into bullying and fraud allegations at Australia's largest transport project won't be made public for some time.
Newcastle Herald · Nov 14, 2023 Text alerts to help train commuters in Newcastle The alerts will provide real-time incident information.
AAP · Nov 13, 2023 Drivers, bus users can't escape new train text alerts NSW is the latest state to use geo-targeted SMS messages to warn commuters about train disruptions - whether or not they're using the rail network.
AAP · Nov 10, 2023 Sydney commuters' 'year of pain' approaches early end A $97 million maintenance backlog blitz messing with Sydney commuters' weekend plans is nearly over, with almost all speed restrictions on trains lifted.