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Paddys Market’s light rail stop.

The part of Sydney’s transport network with surprise weekend demand

The NSW government has announced it is increasing services on this public transport link due to increased patronage.

  • Frances Howe

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Renders of the new look Powerhouse Museum at Ultimo.

The Powerhouse Ultimo revamp has been approved – but the wait’s not over

A critic has slammed the $300 million project as an “ill-conceived, wasteful and destructive assault” on the heritage of the museum’s 35-year home.

  • Megan Gorrey and Linda Morris
Korea.

This Sydney council was about to spend $70,000 on a trip to Korea. Until it changed its mind

The mayor, councillors and other staff are set to attend a three-day festival, but at a lower cost than first flagged.

  • Anthony Segaert
The special entertainment zone will apply around Burwood’s lively Chinatown.

Step aside, Kings Cross: Sydney’s night-time drawcards go west

Suburban restaurant strips will benefit from the state government’s night-life crusade to relax rules around trading hours, live music and noise complaints.

  • Megan Gorrey
The first stage of Parramatta’s light rail line opened just before Christmas.

Parramatta light rail struggles to entice commuters in months after opening

Weak patronage figures come as the Minns government seeks help from Canberra to close a funding shortfall for the line’s extension.

  • Matt O'Sullivan
The delayed upgrade to the western part of Mona Vale Road has been given a boost by $250 million in federal funding.

Choke-point on key road to Sydney’s northern beaches finally set for fix

A delayed upgrade to the western end of the critical link has been boosted by $250 million in federal funding.

  • Matt O'Sullivan
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Fashion collector Charlotte Smith with some of her vintage clothing at Dirty Janes, Bowral.

Charlotte’s clothes fill a storage facility. Soon, they will fit in her wardrobe – and, perhaps, yours

The owner of the southern hemisphere’s largest fashion collection is selling up, with Australian vintage shoppers to reap the benefits.

  • Mary Ward
UNSW Underwater Rugby team training at Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre in Sydney

The unlikely team sport left high and dry when Sydney dive pool closes

A difficult sport to watch is going to become an even rarer sight as underwater rugby loses a subaquatic pitch.

  • Frances Howe
The proposed changes would make it easier for businesses to trade later.

Sydney forges ahead with vision for 24-hour city – just keep the noise down

The City of Sydney is proposing “special entertainment precincts” in existing late-night trading areas to make it easier for businesses to operate later.

  • Megan Gorrey
Gerome Creencia serves coffees between 9pm and 3am to hospital staff in Sydney.

Most Sydney coffee shops close at 3pm. Gerome’s opens at 9pm

Working for more than a decade as an ICU nurse on night shift, Gerome Creencia was unable to get a decent cup of coffee at work. 

  • Mary Ward

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