Sydney must push to become a world-class city, ignore NIMBYs
Over the last decade, Sydney has made great strides to become a world-class city, but more must be done and there are plenty of people that need to be ignored, Tony Shepherd writes.
The Daily Telegraph's Future Sydney: Bradfield Oration has been driving our leaders to push for a better future and ensure our position as a truly world class city since 2014. Drawing on the accomplishments of John Bradfield, the designer of our iconic Harbour Bridge, the campaign highlights what we have achieved so far and the work that needs to be done for generations to come. The 2024 Future Sydney: Bradfield Oration is proudly supported by TechnologyOne, Aqualand, John Holland, Sydney Airport, Sydney University, Sydney Water, Transurban and Western Sydney University.
Over the last decade, Sydney has made great strides to become a world-class city, but more must be done and there are plenty of people that need to be ignored, Tony Shepherd writes.
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