The school that turned a Sydney suburb French
With 6.1 per cent of its population speaking French in the home, Killarney Heights is the Francophone capital of Australia. But it was not always this way.
- by Mary Ward
Latest
We tax big tobacco due to its health impact. Why not social media companies?
Mental health advocates say the government is failing young people by pushing social media bans instead of improving access to unaffordable psychology services.
- by Mary Ward
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Pollution
The big switch coming for cruise ships heading to White Bay
Cruise ships berthing in Sydney’s inner west will soon be required to hook up to onshore electricity while in port, following years of community complaints about pollution.
- by Mary Ward
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Parenting
The simple tip to help a child get over their screen addiction
An Australian-first clinical trial of treatments found parents can have some success by enforcing rules that limit internet access.
- by Mary Ward
The secrets kept from those inside the nerve centre fighting COVID
As state and federal governments fought for control of borders and information during the pandemic, some of the most vulnerable were left at risk.
- by Mary Ward and Kate Aubusson
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COVID inquiry
The next pandemic is inevitable. Australia isn’t ready
NSW is less prepared to fight a pandemic today than before COVID-19, say top infectious disease and public health veterans at the nerve centre of the state’s war against the virus.
- by Kate Aubusson and Mary Ward
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Tourism
Swapping the Opera House for an oyster farm: new direction for Sydney tourism
A review of NSW’s tourism strategy will recommend the state government adopts an “experience-led” approach.
- by Mary Ward
Touring a hit musical or seeing your kids every day? Winston chose both
Musical theatre performer Winston Hillyer had seen other actors leave their kids for months at a time to work on shows. He is grateful he hasn’t had to.
- by Mary Ward
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State Parliament
NSW government to ban dealings with dodgy contractors
Businesses who engage in serious misconduct or abuse of trust could soon be barred from being awarded state government contracts.
- by Mary Ward
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Coronavirus pandemic
Payments for COVID vaccine injuries are ending. Patients want that changed
A UNSW analysis suggests many types of injury were not covered by the complicated scheme, which is set to close next month.
- by Mary Ward
Opinion
Sydney Metro
Sydney Metro has been launched, but it’s missing my favourite feature
Since May 2019, North West Metro commuters have been greeted by a series of questions, affirmations and the to-do list of a not very busy person.
- by Mary Ward
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