Widespread toll road changes both give and take away Motorists in the world's most tolled city will see modest discounts across a series of motorways, but a new fee will be added to one major road out of the CBD. AAP · Aug 3
Cancelled safety upgrades on Sydney light rail would have only cost $2.2m, whistleblower claims after fatal incidents NSW government urged to investigate if transport department refused to share cost of sensors that would detect a person entering coupling area The Guardian - AU · Apr 13
Harbour Bridge joyriders sparks calls for e-bike action Footage of young men dangerously riding e-bikes and motorcycles on the Sydney Harbour Bridge has fuelled calls for more accountability. AAP · Feb 4
Little India trip for new leader on journey for votes The Liberals are working to win back multicultural and suburban voters as the party faces electoral irrelevance at federal and state levels. AAP · Nov 21, 2025
Is an end to Sydney’s ‘tollmania’ in sight? Negotiations for a fairer and simpler system slow to a crawl A plan to unify the city’s patchwork system of road tolls has been promised by the end of the year. That’s also when a $60 weekly toll cap expires The Guardian - AU · Sep 28, 2025
Sydney trains could suffer delays due to industrial action between Christmas and new year Unions had planned to strike this week after pay deal negotiations collapsed but were stopped by court injunction The Guardian - AU · Dec 8, 2024
'Crisis of leadership': Hunter Liberal members' fury at party's nomination bungle Wide-reaching fallout from Liberal Party nomination bungle. Newcastle Herald · Aug 15, 2024
Grand prix, euro trains pitched to draw visitors to NSW Ministers have thrown around creative ideas such as Formula One cars racing on the Sydney Harbour Bridge as ways to draw more visitors to NSW. AAP · Mar 22, 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
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 The Guardian - AU · Jan 23, 2024
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 14, 2023
Boss resigns after public servant's political work The coalition wants NSW Transport Minister Jo Haylen to follow her chief-of-staff out the door after a scandal in her office. AAP · Nov 3, 2023
Harbour Bridge tolls rise for first time in 14 years Motorists will pay more when using the Harbour Bridge and Tunnel for the first time in more than a decade amid a push to make Sydney's toll system fairer. AAP · Sep 23, 2023
Appointment of former Labor staffer as NSW transport chief labelled ‘breathtaking hypocrisy’ Liberal deputy leader Natalie Ward says opposition will scrutinise appointment of Josh Murray after minister intervened to select him The Guardian - AU · Aug 11, 2023
ABC News · May 22, 2023 Backlog of 40,000 defects plaguing Sydney train network, report finds An interim report finds a backlog of almost 40,000 defects plaguing Sydney's "fragile" train network, and things are on track to get worse.
The Guardian - AU · May 15, 2023 Rogue NSW taxi drivers still refusing to use meters despite crackdown, commissioner warns Opposition calls for greater penalties as data reveals 59 fines issued this year, down from 96 between late November and end of December
ABC News · May 8, 2023 NSW Nationals leadership spill sees Paul Toole replaced by Dugald Saunders The New South Wales Nationals have replaced their leader Paul Toole just weeks after reinstating him over claims he misled the party.
ABC News · May 3, 2023 Matt Kean returns to frontbench as NSW shadow cabinet line-up revealed Kean has been appointed health minister in Mark Speakman's shadow cabinet, five weeks after the state election.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 21, 2023 Mark Speakman elected leader of the NSW Liberal party Natalie Ward expected to become deputy, pending a change to internal party rules
The New Daily · Apr 20, 2023 Cronulla MP Mark Speakman elected NSW Liberal leader The NSW Liberals have elected a moderate MP from Cronulla to lead the party in opposition after its defeat at the state election.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 17, 2023 NSW Liberal leadership: Mark Speakman eyes deals to firm up position before vote Matt Kean is understood to be in frame for shadow health role as Natalie Ward seeks upper house leadership
The Guardian - AU · Mar 26, 2023 Matt Kean rules himself out of NSW Liberal leadership amid speculation about federal move Widely touted frontrunner to replace Dominic Perrottet says he wants to spend more time with family after NSW election loss
The Guardian - AU · Mar 23, 2023 NSW election: Labor’s pledges on domestic violence could affect existing services, PBO warns Parliamentary Budget Office raises concerns that rollout of promised programs could lead to cutting of Legal Aid and police initiatives
The New Daily · Mar 16, 2023 NSW Coalition flags hardening of protest laws A NSW Coalition government would consider strengthening protest laws after a climate change activist had a jail term overturned.
ABC News · Mar 12, 2023 Push to create 40kph zones around childcare centers in Sydney's city to prevent road deaths An intersection in Sydney where a three-year-old was killed is being held up as an example of why traffic calming measures need to be considered.