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James O'DohertyState Political Reporter

James O’Doherty is The Daily Telegraph’s State Political Editor. He joined The Telegraph in 2020 from Sky News, where he worked as a national political reporter in Canberra and a foreign correspondent in New Zealand. James has covered stories of state, national, and international significance across television and print.

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The Daily Telegraph 31.3.2025 Senior Rail Supervisor Ben Mcfadgen. Sydney Metro - Western Sydney Airport, construction area, Luddenham Road, Luddenham Picture: Rohan Kelly

$11bn airport metro timeline blows out

Union industrial action and supply chain disruptions have been blamed for the construction delay of the Western Sydney Airport metro line — which will open almost a year after the new airport.

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Artist impresion, first look at the $700 million Rouse Hill Hospital, the first major adult hospital built in Western Sydney in over 40 years.

New Sydney hospital’s ‘stupid decision’ for ‘growing community’

Calls for a full maternity ward at a long-promised hospital in one of the fastest growing areas of Sydney are reaching fever pitch with a federal Labor MP launching a petition to make it happen.

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Libs pledge $1m to save Moore Park Golf Course

The debate over the Moor Park Golf Course has gone federal with the Liberal candidate for Wentworth claiming a Dutton government would deliver $1m for a “youth recreation zone” that will enable the 18-hole course to be retained.

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The Minns government's $170k report is being likened to a scene from Utopia.

Minns government spends money to save it in Utopia-style ‘farce’

Despite vowing to save money on consultants, the Minns government has racked up another $170k for KPMG to write a report – in scenes the Opposition says are reminiscent of ABC comedy Utopia.

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The Sydney commute where drivers average just 24km/h

Residents in one area of Sydney are averaging just 24km/h on their morning commute as population pressure causes traffic chaos.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos MARCH 27, 2025: Police Minister Yasmin Catley during Question Time at State Parliament on Thursday. Picture: NewsWire / Nikki Short

Police Minister Yasmin Catley quietly gets big pay rise

NSW Police Minister Yasmin Catley has joined the exclusive ranks of “senior minister” – see how much more she’ll now earn.

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Premier reveals plans for diced up Moore Park despite warnings

Premier Chris Minns has revealed what he plans to turn half of Moore Park Golf Course into, despite contamination fears over the land.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos FEBRUARY 14, 2025: Daniel Mookhey, Treasurer of NSW gives an update on the rail dispute at a press conference, Sydney CBD.Picture: NewsWire / Damian Shaw

NSW Treasurer hits out as billion bucks pour into battlegrounds

Almost a billion dollars will be spent upgrading crucial roads in electoral battlegrounds as the Albanese government makes a desperate bid to stay in office. Here’s what the 2025 Federal Budget means for NSW.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos DECEMBER 17, 2024: NSW Shadow Minister for Transport and Roads Natalie Ward with Opposition Leader Mark Speakman during a press conference on Tuesday. Picture: NewsWire / Nikki Short

Road rage: Coalition blame game over leaked Lib’s drive breach

Opposition Roads spokesman Natalie Ward dialled into a video call while driving, now NSW Liberals want to know who leaked the internal call.

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Why Western Sydney won’t get marble Metro stations

The expensive fit-outs of one Metro City station were so luxe they surprised even a European royal, but the Metro West stations will be far more pedestrian, with Premier Chris Minns prioritising function over form.

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