The Latest Breaking News from David Borger

Stratospheric dreams of a new city coming back to earth

A premier has warned breathless developers to keep their heads out of the clouds as one of Australia's biggest cities marches relentlessly into the bush.

AAP · May 1

Hunter sites to lead way in NSW modular home social housing trial

Five homes will be built across four suburbs.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 22, 2024

Pre-fab homes built up as state fix for housing crisis

Chronically unaffordable property in NSW has prompted a trial of modular housing and calls to appoint a top bureaucrat to overcome planning obstacles.

AAP · Jul 21, 2024

Industry backs 'infrastructure, red tape' housing plan

The NSW government's housing plan laid out in the budget has been broadly welcomed by industry figures who say it will help start turning the crisis around.

AAP · Sep 20, 2023

Sydney light rail delays 'unacceptable'

Locals say it's unacceptable a western Sydney light rail line, first announced in 2017, is now not estimated to be taking passengers until 2031.

AAP · Nov 10, 2022

Surgeries delayed as Queen's memorial public holiday causes disruption

Medical appointments, exams and school formals are among plans derailed by a national day of mourning to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II.

ABC News · Sep 12, 2022

'Teething problems' for NSW plastic bag ban as deadline looms for single-use cutlery and straws

When is a "thicker" plastic bag not thick enough? When is a fine merited? The move away from disposable bags and single-use cutlery items is not proving to be an easy transition.

ABC News · Aug 11, 2022

Community leaders call on new western Sydney minister to invest in local people, talent and diversity

Stuart Ayres’ replacement, David Elliott, urged to broaden scope of his portfolio beyond ‘roads and sports’

The Guardian - AU · Aug 4, 2022