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The secret futuristic city being built by tech billionaires in California

California Forever has bold plans, hundreds of millions in capital invested, and some of the biggest names in tech backing its vision of a brand new city outside of San Francisco – but can it convince skeptical voters to see the light? Josh Marcus reports

The Independent UK

Based on Loose Reasoning, a Federal Judge Rejects a Challenge to the Gun-Free School Zones Act

The decision likens the federal law to Reconstruction era restrictions on firearms near polling places.

Reason

‘This hasn’t been done before’: can tech elites build their own city – and win over the skeptics?

Gabriel Metcalf was hired to design a new California city backed by Silicon Valley money. He says bold action is needed to fight the housing crisis

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A Montana Case Tests the Constitutionality of the Gun-Free School Zones Act

The law makes it a felony to possess a firearm within 1,000 feet of a school, which covers the sidewalk in front of Gabriel Metcalf's house.

Reason

Project savings could extend Sydney Metro

Sydney's next Metro extension could be paid for with savings from the bumper transport project line-up in NSW, according to a new analysis.

AAP

Central station redevelopment aims to heal Sydney ‘scar’ – but is it a missed opportunity?

Experts say plan appears driven by real estate rather than city-making thinking and urge more focus on housing, connectivity and future-proofing

The Guardian - AU

NSW govt commits to $1b fast-rail plan

A NSW budget pledge will be matched with Commonwealth funding for preliminary work on faster train services to the Central Coast.

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‘Very vague’: infrastructure experts question pre-election rail promises for NSW

Both major parties make promises over Newcastle to Sydney travel times, without detail

The Guardian - AU

Visas for international graduates could help solve worker shortage, think tank says

Committee for Sydney says labour shortages ‘number one thing’ holding businesses back

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