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A West Aussie’s view from the east: Six reasons why Sydney outshines Perth
If you told this rusted-on Perth Hills dweller that she’d move out of her house on a bushy half-acre block to a tiny apartment on the northern beaches of Sydney, I’d have thought you were joking. Yet here I am.
- Sarah Brookes
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Source of ‘disgusting’ grime balls that closed Sydney beaches revealed
The state’s environmental watchdog has blamed Sydney Water’s ageing sewerage network as the likely source of thousands of the greasy black spheres.
- Caitlin Fitzsimmons
The part of Sydney’s transport network with surprise weekend demand
The NSW government has announced it is increasing services on this public transport link due to increased patronage.
- Frances Howe
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- Planning
The Powerhouse Ultimo revamp has been approved – but the wait’s not over
A critic has slammed the $300 million project as an “ill-conceived, wasteful and destructive assault” on the heritage of the museum’s 35-year home.
- Megan Gorrey and Linda Morris
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- Sydney councils
This Sydney council was about to spend $70,000 on a trip to Korea. Until it changed its mind
The mayor, councillors and other staff are set to attend a three-day festival, but at a lower cost than first flagged.
- Anthony Segaert
Step aside, Kings Cross: Sydney’s night-time drawcards go west
Suburban restaurant strips will benefit from the state government’s night-life crusade to relax rules around trading hours, live music and noise complaints.
- Megan Gorrey
Parramatta light rail struggles to entice commuters in months after opening
Weak patronage figures come as the Minns government seeks help from Canberra to close a funding shortfall for the line’s extension.
- Matt O'Sullivan
Choke-point on key road to Sydney’s northern beaches finally set for fix
A delayed upgrade to the western end of the critical link has been boosted by $250 million in federal funding.
- Matt O'Sullivan
Charlotte’s clothes fill a storage facility. Soon, they will fit in her wardrobe – and, perhaps, yours
The owner of the southern hemisphere’s largest fashion collection is selling up, with Australian vintage shoppers to reap the benefits.
- Mary Ward
The unlikely team sport left high and dry when Sydney dive pool closes
A difficult sport to watch is going to become an even rarer sight as underwater rugby loses a subaquatic pitch.
- Frances Howe
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