Rail commuters get reprieve as union action halted A union stoush that has crippled services on the nation's biggest rail network for months has been put into a cooling off period for the next four months. AAP · Feb 19, 2025
‘Work from home if you can’: Sydney commuters warned of more public transport chaos Train workers claim Fair Work Commission win as rail union warns of more potential delays and disruptions across network The Guardian - AU · Feb 16, 2025
Train delays ahead as workers win right to action A rail union has won a decisive victory at the Fair Work Commission to engage in industrial action, spelling more delays and cancellations for NSW commuters. AAP · Feb 16, 2025
Motorists leave $140m in toll relief unclaimed: govt Motorists in western Sydney have missed out on $140 million of state toll road relief since the assistance was introduced last year, the NSW government says. AAP · Jan 12, 2025
Everything You Need To Know About Australian Fashion Week 2025 Shantay you stay, Australian Fashion Week. Pedestrian.tv · Dec 16, 2024
No deadline to help motorists in 'most tolled city' Officials are confident an initial agreement with toll giant Transurban will soon be struck, paving the way for talks over a a fairer deal for motorists. AAP · Dec 13, 2024
Extended motorway fees flagged for 'most-tolled city' The NSW government wants to do away with a taxpayer-subsidised cap on motorway charges, when it strikes a reform deal with toll giant Transurban. AAP · Nov 12, 2024
NSW Govt Proposes New Noise Complaint Reforms In Another Bid To Revive Sydney Nightlife Night-time Economy Minister John Graham said the changes will ease “friction” between venues and neighbours. Pedestrian.tv · Oct 17, 2024
'Deep concerns' about tunnel Christmas party gone wrong Senior NSW ministers have condemned a bespoke party that resulted in a woman suffering spinal injuries inside a Sydney tunnelling project. AAP · Oct 16, 2024
NSW ‘vibrancy reforms’ to combat noise complaints from neighbours of music venues and pubs ‘Eyes wide open’ clause will require new residents in some suburbs to formally acknowledge they are moving into an area with late-night entertainment The Guardian - AU · Oct 15, 2024
'Very vocal' neighbours silenced to save music venues People buying property near potentially noisy entertainment venues will accept an "eyes wide open clause" as part of changes aimed at reviving NSW night-life. AAP · Oct 14, 2024
Eyes on the road: average speed cameras on trial for cars and motorbikes NSW Government introduces new trial due to climbing road toll Newcastle Herald · Sep 8, 2024
NSW safety drive to put brakes on highway speeding Cars will no longer be able to sail through average-speed camera zones at high speed as NSW trials a key recommendation of a safety forum on the road toll. AAP · Sep 8, 2024
Newcastle Airport gets funding for new flight destinations International and domestic routes are being discussed. Newcastle Herald · Sep 5, 2024
AAP · Aug 12, 2024 Vivid festival allure dims with big drop in visitors The shine has come off Sydney's Vivid Festival with a big drop in visitor figures from the previous year and some blaming prices for its decline in popularity.
AAP · Aug 1, 2024 New tech trialled to help ease Sydney's traffic woes NSW is trialling technology aimed at stopping trucks getting stuck in Sydney's tunnels and causing traffic snarls.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 29, 2024 Labor ministers withdraw from AFR summit due to Nine journalists’ strike Exclusive: Bill Shorten, when asked if he, Katy Gallagher and Murray Watt were uncomfortable about crossing the picket line, said ‘the AFR cancelled the conference’
The Guardian - AU · Jul 26, 2024 ‘Boulevard of broken dreams’: could Parramatta Road really become Sydney’s Champs-Élysées? A summit this week raised hopes that trees and light rail could breathe new life into the notorious ‘scar through the heart’ of the city. But after so many failed plans, the roads minister says he won’t rush into ‘another vision’
AAP · Jul 25, 2024 States urged to follow NSW lead in later Olympics trade NSW licensed venues will be allowed extended trading hours if they screen Matildas games or other key events from the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
AAP · Jul 10, 2024 Intervention flagged in 'over the top' city speed drop A plan to lower speed limits in central Sydney has prompted calls for the NSW government to intervene as the premier warns it's not a country town.
AAP · Jun 30, 2024 Coercive control, bail tweaks begin protecting women Almost two years after passing parliament, laws criminalising coercive control have taken affect in NSW in a nation-first move designed to protect women.
Newcastle Herald · Jun 24, 2024 Event funds make Hunter streets places to drive to, not through The Kurri Curry Festival is one of 130 events that will benefit.
Newcastle Herald · May 19, 2024 30,000 Lake Macquarie drivers get their demerit points wiped The program targeted areas heavily reliant on cars.
AAP · May 12, 2024 Probe into 'alarming' state election non-voting figures An inquiry will be launched into an "alarming and disappointing" turnout at the 2023 NSW state election, during which almost 800,000 people failed to vote.
The Guardian - AU · May 8, 2024 Western Sydney councillor doubles down on same-sex parent book ban as residents express outrage over move Steve Christou claims ban has ‘overwhelming’ community support despite petition opposing the ban gaining almost 10,000 signatures in less than 24 hours