The Sydney development boom that set the ICAC on a path to the NSW premier
Gladys Berejiklian’s abrupt political demise can be traced back to one council’s handling of Sydney’s recent property development boom.
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Power, money, family, politics: The Turnbull lawsuit
Alex Turnbull is suing the chief executive of a Sydney investment firm for $12 million over allegations of misleading and deceptive conduct. But the case has raised wider questions about […]
Perrottet and Stokes: running mates, factional rivals and men of faith
Dominic Perrottet and Rob Stokes are running mates. A lunchtime jog together through Sydney’s Domain is a regular fixture in the diaries of the state’s Treasurer and Planning Minister.
Mosman, Woollahra fall behind in Sydney’s COVID-19 vaccination race
Sydney council areas among the first to hit 70 per cent vaccination are now falling behind on first doses, although their residents will likely benefit most on October 11.
Carlton’s defensive issues ‘very fixable’ says new Blue George Hewett
Carlton have added former Swan George Hewett to their list on a four-year deal after Sydney decided not to match their offer to the restricted free agent.
No audience? The show goes on for performance artists in lockdown
Photographer Dominic Lorrimer captured how dancers, acrobats and aerialists are maintaining their crafts during Sydney’s shutdown.
Sydney buyers target Melbourne boutique office
A Sydney investor has pumped around $10 million into Melbourne’s legal district, snapping up Lensworth House sight unseen.
The grand final we had to have — and what the NRL can learn from it
This decider between Souths and Penrith shows the importance of defence, why the best footy is played during the day and how Sydney remains the centre of the rugby league […]
Tornado rips through Central West, severe storm warnings across NSW
The Bureau of Meteorology has confirmed a tornado occurred in the NSW Central West region on Thursday afternoon, while hail has landed in Sydney’s north-west.
NRL chief Andrew Abdo’s late conversion to the sport he loves
South African-born Andrew Abdo had never witnessed a live game of rugby league in his life until he moved to Sydney in 2012. Now he is CEO of the NRL, […]
‘Bad idea’: Experts warn property market intervention will push out young buyers
First home buyers and low-income earners will find it even more difficult to buy into the Sydney and Melbourne property markets if regulators intervene, experts warn.
Sydney startup races to make at-home PCR COVID tests a reality
Platinum Asset Management-backed diagnostics outfit, SpeeDx, is tipping that a post-pandemic world will see individuals test themselves multiple times per week.
Fish out of water: Sydney teen’s swimming options run dry
Stephanie Lake, 13, has been waiting for her local indoor pool to reopen and was then turned away from an outdoor pool this week because of her age.
Sydney schools to reopen a week earlier, classes to start October 18
Education Minister Sarah Mitchell also wants all schools in Sydney to open at the same time instead of keeping those in areas with high virus transmission closed
Sidoti took ‘unorthodox’ step to resume public ICAC inquiry
John Sidoti’s sister and brother-in-law helped prepare a statutory declaration on behalf of a Sydney businessman to dispute claims the Drummoyne MP gave false evidence in a corruption inquiry.
Pressure’s on for new Sydney hospitality venues ahead of October 11 ‘big bang’
October 11 is looming large for Sydney’s hospitality venues – especially those that haven’t fully launched yet.
Victoria overtakes NSW in daily COVID-19 cases
Victoria has overtaken NSW for the most number of daily cases of COVID-19 for the first time since the Delta variant took off in Sydney in June.
‘Cost outweighs benefit’: Trucking giant’s toll message to drivers
Trucking giant Toll has warned Sydney drivers against using toll roads because in most cases the costs outweigh any benefit, according to a briefing note presented to a state government […]
Brother-in-law of construction boss George Alex charged over ‘fraud, laundering scheme’
Peter Kay, the brother-in-law of colourful Sydney construction identity George Alex, is the 14th person to be arrested in relation to the alleged $20 million tax fraud and money laundering […]
‘Swing the doors open’: Sydney businesses excited for lockdown to lift
Samantha Jakubiak, her partner Ben Kelly and brother Alek Jakubiak knew they were taking a risk when they opened Frank’s Deli in Waverley during lockdown.
Spending on gambling should provide a sobering warning
Our spending on gambling this lockdown has far exceeded last year’s splurge. It peaked 330 per cent higher during this year’s lockdowns in Sydney and Melbourne – much higher than […]
Sydney’s new water strategy explores use of recycled sewage – again
Sydneysiders will be urged to consider using purified sewage for drinking water to help diversify supplies as the population grows and rainfall patterns shift under climate change.
From the Archives, 1976: Billy Connolly, kilt-free Scotsman
Dressed in purple gym boots and sporting an air of “studied carelessness”, the Glaswegian folk singer-turned-comedian had arrived in Sydney for his first Australian tour.
Unvaccinated shopper ban will be ‘awkward’ but inevitable, says Hungry Jack’s founder
The founder of burger giant Hungry Jack’s expects unvaccinated people will not be permitted into fast-food stores as Melbourne and Sydney reopen.
CCTV images released of man after alleged assault on Sydney nurse
A 37-year-old female nurse was outside the medical centre in Glebe when she was allegedly assaulted by an unknown man, police have been told.
CBA says business needs more clarity to ‘police’ vaccines
CBA says there are a number of unanswered questions for small business owners ahead of the rapidly approaching reopening of Sydney and Melbourne.
Sydney’s Delta outbreak adds $500 million to infrastructure price tag
And the delivery of some of Sydney’s projects could be delayed too.
Matildas to bring international sport back to Sydney with Brazil series confirmed for October
NSW government has accepted a quarantine plan to allow the Matildas to play Brazil in a two-game series in Sydney next month.
Mandatory jabs for students considered under return-to-campus plan
More than 150,000 students at Sydney’s largest universities would face mandatory vaccination under reviews being considered by the state’s higher education sector.
Cannon-Brookes cuts family ties with elite Sydney school
A prominent eastern suburbs identity told Emerald City the move was a huge loss for Cranbrook.