‘Quotas didn’t cost us, it was a crap campaign’: Mundine
Liberals stalwart Warren Mundine says gender quotas would be the start of a ‘slippery slope’, and the many great women in the party don’t need them.
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Colleague killed mate in ‘frenzied knife attack’: Court
A man with an undiagnosed, untreated schizoaffective disorder took less than two minutes to viciously stab his mate to death in a “paranoia filled rage”, a court has heard.
60,000 new dwellings sidestep NIMBY councils
Developers are bypassing NIMBY councils and pushing nearly 60,000 properties through a fast-tracked approval process, as one of the Minns government’s key housing solutions picks up speed.
Longer trading hours given the tick at pubs, clubs during major events
Sport fans and venues across the harbour city will be the big winners when our best players face off against their international rivals this year, with pubs and clubs given the green light to stay open later during major sporting events.
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Sydney’s north-west set for new ambulance station
The high-growth area has recently been rezoned to welcome thousands more residents in the coming years, and the new station will be one of 30 expected to be delivered across the state.
Bill for $650m flagship Net Zero project now $5.4bn and rising
The new price tag of a giant renewable energy zone in the NSW Central West will be released in weeks. Announced in 2020, the cost has already spiralled from $650 million to $5.4 billion.
Shocking stat reveals struggle facing NSW restaurants and cafes
Restaurants and cafes are closing their doors at record levels across NSW – with the number of businesses falling into liquidation increasing by 222 per cent in the last decade.
State of Origin tourism win for NSW over Queensland
NSW has claimed victory over Queensland in the winter tourism stakes, with the Premier State emerging as the most popular domestic destination for Australian holiday-makers.
Bakery’s ‘rude’ name heats up on social media
Pie-lovers have been getting a hearty chuckle out of the “rude” name of a new bakery, including its “dad bod” owner, even if the corporate regulator found the joke in bad taste.
Plans approved for 124-unit block close to busy Sydney hospital
Plans have been approved for one of the first big ticket apartment redevelopments on the edge of a new town centre in Sydney. See the artist’s impressions.
Appeal for help after man found dead in state’s south
Police are continuing to investigate the death of a Brisbane man whose body was found on the side of the Newell Highway in the state’s south last month
Trial set for alleged pedophile mechanic
A trial date has been set for a NSW mechanic accused of a number of serious historical child abuse offences – including sex with a child under the age of 10 – as his defence told the court his mental state would impede his ability to instruct a lawyer.
Humpback Highway: Whale watchers’ No.1 spot on east coast
It’s a stunning phenomenon on the east coast of Australia every winter, tens of thousands of humpbacks migrating north to warmer waters. And one of – if not the best – viewing spots is in this coastal town. See the video.
‘Loud gunshots’: Convicted coke dealer’s home sprayed with bullets
The home of Raymond Frangieh was peppered with bullets, soon after a car with its handbrake seemingly left off was seen rolling down a nearby street. Police are probing links between the two incidents.
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