Sydney
China’s renewables push puts Australia on the spot
Ross Gittins is spot on when he suggests that China would enjoy usurping the US in the move to renewables.
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Clam Bar team opens subterranean Italian diner Neptune’s Grotto
The former Tokonoma space, right underneath Clam Bar, has been transformed into a New York-style bordello with a classic northern Italian menu.
- by Scott Bolles
The train shutdown could derail the weekend. This is how one business is coping
Ahead of the looming rail shutdown, Rose Valente has hired a private bus to get her patrons to and from major football matches. Others are less optimistic.
- by Alyssa Talakovski and Anthony Segaert
What you need to know about the Sydney train shutdown
It’s been called the worst shutdown on the rail network in living memory. Here are the key things you need to know.
- by Cindy Yin
With a hot summer on the way, surf lifesavers get little help from Mad Max
Two different approaches to prevent drownings were launched on Tuesday. One had a touch of Hollywood.
- by Julie Power
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Crime
In the State of Origin of crime, here’s where NSW comes out on top
NSW is leading the country on low crime rates, according to the first state-by-state comparison.
- by Alexandra Smith
The maps that show the tree-free heat islands in your city
Australia’s two largest capital cities have far too little tree canopy, which leads to increased rates of obesity, depression, anxiety and heatstroke.
- by Bianca Hall
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Private schools
Three Sydney private schools draft more than $400 million in new building plans
Proposals are in the pipeline for science centres, performing arts spaces and new sports complexes.
- by Lucy Carroll
McClymont deserves all plaudits over Jones probe
Congratulations to Kate McClymont for the seminal role her thorough, principled investigations played in the apprehending of Alan Jones.
Two hours after Alan Jones was bailed, here’s how Sky News reacted
The broadcaster’s former colleague Andrew Bolt said the allegations, if proven true, would see “one of the greatest falls from grace we have seen in this country”.
- by Jessica McSweeney
Police lay two additional assault charges against Alan Jones
Police have now charged the former broadcaster with 26 offences relating to nine alleged victims after an investigation into indecent assault and sexual touching allegations.
- by Kate McClymont
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