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Gambling
Why veterans want pokies clubs to remove ‘RSL’ from their names
RSL boss Mick Bainbridge made the call as analysis shows the $1.3 million that clubs donated to veteran welfare is about the same that one club donated to its own golf club.
- by Harriet Alexander, Andrew Taylor and Nigel Gladstone
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What’s in and out for new ferry wharves along busy Sydney route
The state government is facing renewed calls to put on more services, stops and larger ferries to cater for growing populations along the Parramatta River.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
Northern Beaches deputy mayor Georgia Ryburn to take on teal in Pittwater
Ryburn’s preselection paves the way for a tough contest with teal candidate Jacqui Scruby, who narrowly missed out on claiming the seat in 2023.
- by Alexandra Smith and Max Maddison
Meet the last Liberal standing for Northern Beaches Council - all because he made a mistake
Mandeep Singh had his own council nomination mishap – except his mistake did not have the same diabolical outcome as that of his Liberal Party colleagues.
- by Alexandra Smith
More train station housing on the table as Labor says it’s ‘not done’ with planning changes
Planning Minister Paul Scully wants to slash onerous and “absurd” conditions of consent that imperil construction and slow the delivery of new homes in NSW.
- by Michael Koziol
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NSW byelection
The once-blocked Liberal candidate with her eyes on Pittwater prize
The Liberal preselection battle for Pittwater will be tight, with big names coming out to back candidates.
- by Alexandra Smith
The eastern line hidden in $34 billion plan for next generation of Sydney’s metro
A highly confidential report lifts the lid on thinking about future metro projects at the most senior levels of the state’s transport and planning bureaucracy.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
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Plastic
How the NSW plastic strategy could change your daily takeaway coffee
Forcing cafes to accept reusable cups, banning the release of helium balloons and phasing out plastic lollipop sticks are among ideas the government is considering.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
Booze, punts and fancy hats: What it’s really like at Rosehill on race day
The proposal to sell Rosehill racecourse for housing has upset the punters who are loyal to the fortnightly races.
- by Kayla Olaya
The major NSW election promise only 32 people are using
The users participating in the government’s cashless gaming trial is costing taxpayers an average $20,000 each.
- by Max Maddison
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Music festivals
The ‘harmful’ festival law adding $30 to the price of a ticket
Pressure is building on the NSW government to axe a law driving up the cost of festival tickets.
- by Linda Morris