NSW Government
Editorial
Poker machines
A critical NSW government report is being kept from you. Why?
The Herald has campaigned for poker machine reform for the past two years, and we have no intention of backing off.
- The Herald's View
Latest
Built for Sydney 2000, this Olympic venue’s future is in doubt
Australia’s peak body for cycling has accused the NSW government of leaving athletes in limbo over the Dunc Gray Velodrome in Sydney’s south west.
- by Chris Barrett
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Development
‘False and defamatory’: V’landys hits back at Latham claims, defends dual roles
The powerful sports supremo has said he’s personally delivered more than $500 million in benefits to racing in NSW, while batting away criticism of how he runs Racing NSW.
- by Adam Pengilly and Chris Barrett
Sponsored
Life & relationships
When a child needs emergency out-of-home care, this is who steps up to help
Providing emergency out-of-home care for a child in need is an opportunity that some ordinary Australians call “life-changing”.
- by Josie Parsons
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Education
Top-band HSC, NAPLAN targets for schools have been scrapped. Now, principals will set new ones
Some principals say removing clear and ambitious targets based on NAPLAN results risks improvement measures becoming too ambiguous.
- by Lucy Carroll
Editorial
Domestic violence
This is a war on women. We must mobilise the resources to prevail
As the number of domestic violence deaths rises, Australian women could be forgiven for feeling like they are under siege. But governments are playing catch up.
- The Herald's View
Will Rosehill Racecourse ever turn into its promised mini-city? We asked the people in the know
A standoff between those supportive of the proposal to sell off one of the state’s best racecourses to build 25,000 new homes and those against the plan has reached fever pitch.
- by Adam Pengilly and Anthony Segaert
Analysis
Casinos
If Star casino fails, will there be a parachute?
Whichever way you spin it, Monday’s announcement of a second inquiry into the Pyrmont entertainment venue is a real threat to its future.
- by Michael McGowan
Exclusive
Healthcare
Expert panel to guide ‘incredibly broad’ state health inquiry
The funding inquiry has received more than 238 submissions from healthcare services and other stakeholders, totalling more than 5300 pages.
- by Mary Ward
Rosehill will be sold for $5 billion. But what does the racing industry do now?
Gai Waterhouse has questioned the proposal to close down Sydney’s best racing surface. So, what has the industry planned for the future?
- by Adam Pengilly
Internationals love Sydney, but Australian Open is set to head south. Here’s why
Sydney has drawn rave reviews for the condition of its courses for the national championship - but it faces a fight to retain the event beyond this year.
- by Adam Pengilly
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