NSW

Sydney marathon

Overseas interest in new-listed major world marathon in Sydney multiplies eight times

Applications for this year’s Sydney Marathon have come in from an extra 55 countries, the NSW Government says. Photo: stock The Sydney Marathon’s elevation to World Marathon Major status has attracted an eight-fold increase in applications from overseas runners for this year’s event. The NSW Government says a first-ever ballot for the August 31 marathon…

Australian bauxite

PM’s news of a $2bn green aluminium production credit receives a warm welcome

Australia is one of the world’s largest producers of bauxite. Photo: Australian Aluminium Council The federal government’s announcement of a $2 billion Green Aluminium Production Credit has been welcomed by smelters and climate groups. On a visit to the Tomago Aluminium Smelter in the Hunter, NSW, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced that such a scheme…