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Education
Top-band HSC, NAPLAN targets for schools have been scrapped. Now, principals will set new ones
Some principals say removing clear and ambitious targets based on NAPLAN results risks improvement measures becoming too ambiguous.
- by Lucy Carroll
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Will Rosehill Racecourse ever turn into its promised mini-city? We asked the people in the know
A standoff between those supportive of the proposal to sell off one of the state’s best racecourses to build 25,000 new homes and those against the plan has reached fever pitch.
- by Adam Pengilly and Anthony Segaert
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Casinos
If Star casino fails, will there be a parachute?
Whichever way you spin it, Monday’s announcement of a second inquiry into the Pyrmont entertainment venue is a real threat to its future.
- by Michael McGowan
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Healthcare
Expert panel to guide ‘incredibly broad’ state health inquiry
The funding inquiry has received more than 238 submissions from healthcare services and other stakeholders, totalling more than 5300 pages.
- by Mary Ward
Rosehill will be sold for $5 billion. But what does the racing industry do now?
Gai Waterhouse has questioned the proposal to close down Sydney’s best racing surface. So, what has the industry planned for the future?
- by Adam Pengilly
Internationals love Sydney, but Australian Open is set to head south. Here’s why
Sydney has drawn rave reviews for the condition of its courses for the national championship - but it faces a fight to retain the event beyond this year.
- by Adam Pengilly
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Greyhound racing
Banned for life: Greyhound trainer still handled dogs years after live baiting scandal
One of the men implicated in the animal cruelty scandal more than eight years ago has finally had his penalty handed down by the sport’s regulatory arm after he told them he wanted to return one day.
- by Adam Pengilly
‘We would not have squandered this opportunity’: NSW opposition leader gives budget response
Opposition Leader Mark Speakman says the government did not do enough to address the housing crisis in its first budget.
- by Alexandra Smith
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Public transport
Five months on, NSW Labor still has training wheels on
The appointment of Josh Murray has been an unnecessary distraction for the five-month-old government.
- by Alexandra Smith
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City life
Powerhouse compromise could halt demolition, save $100m
Redevelopment plans for the Powerhouse Museum may be scaled back under options being considered by the NSW government.
- by Linda Morris
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NSW budget
NSW treasurer will face tough task saying ‘no’ to colleagues on spending
Daniel Mookhey has made it abundantly clear that deeps cuts will define his inaugural budget, and he will be saying no to Labor ministers far more readily than yes.
- by Alexandra Smith
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