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The NSW EPA says Sydney Water has to upgrade two of its treatment plants in a bid to prevent debris ‘balls’ from again washing up on beaches. The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) gave the water utility the pollution reduction […]
High speed rail has been given a federal funding boost of $230 million and two-year deadline for the start of work on a Sydney-Newcastle line. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese told ABC Radio this morning (February 24) that the money will
Buskers and other street performers in Sydney’s central business district may get greater access to more space. Sydney City Council has reviewed its busking policy to support performers in public, increase locations they can perform in and help these artists learn how to
New jobs in goods sectors like construction, logistics and manufacturing rose in January as professional and services jobs fell. The finding was contained in the January report by leading jobs provider Seek Australia. SEEK senior economist Dr Blair Chapman says
A minimum riding age for e-bikes is on the cards for NSW as the government moves to put the brakes on the use of high-powered, and illegal, motorised bikes. The government estimates that there are 760,000 e-bikes in the state
Illegal dumping by NSW residents and business have fallen nearly 10% in six years but with more to do, a new Environment Protection Authority (EPA) study says. The NSW EPA today released its new study of the illegal practice which
Tasmania Devils are preparing for their historic entry into the AFL in 2028 by doubling down on history this season. On Saturday, March 21, they will host Coburg at North Hobart Oval in their twin debut: as a club and
Eight men have now been jailed for a combined 95 years over a 2023 plot to smuggle six tonnes of meth worth $1.7 billion into Australia. The plot was foiled by an international investigation (Operation Parkes) that involved Australian, Canadian
A free trade deal with Europe is the closest it has been in 25 years, says Federal Trade Minister Don Farrell. And Germany says it is keen to do a deal on critical minerals that an FTA will make easier.
Phillip Island tourism is to change lanes after it loses its iconic Australian Moto Grand Prix later this year. The Victorian government had blocked a bid by event owners MotoGP Sports (formerly Dorna) to move the race to the Formula
