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Riverside suburbs cast adrift by ferry strike

Ferry services will be halted on Sydney's outskirts as operators strike over stalled wage negotiations.

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Asbestos crisis hits Sydney as hazardous material found in mulch at parks and schools

More than 20 sites contaminated with asbestos-laden mulch, forcing school closures and the cancellation of a Mardi Gras celebration

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Melbourne airport faces busiest day since pre-pandemic ahead of Taylor Swift concerts

Surging prices reached $1,630 for a one-way Qantas business ticket from Sydney after airline added 64 extra flights to cope with increase in traffic

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Criminal Investigation Launched After Yet More Asbestos Was Found In 100+ Sites Across Sydney

A criminal investigation has been launched after mulch containing asbestos was found in at least 25 different sites across NSW.

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EPA 'not aware' of asbestos-tainted mulch in Hunter as concern spreads

Local councils say they make most of their own mulch.

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Star casino to keep jobs after NSW govt intervenes

Casino operator Star Entertainment will maintain 3000 jobs at its Sydney casino until at least 2030 following an agreement with the NSW government.

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'Lack of awareness': airport losing local passengers to Sydney

Flying out locally could mean less stress and easier travel.

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Dutton says reports of WA boat arrival ‘disturbing’; Barnaby Joyce denies drinking problem – as it happened

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Taylor Swift fans assured mulch issue won't stop shows

Asbestos-tainted mulch has been found at further sites as the NSW Environment Minister blames regulatory failure for the growing scandal.

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Sydney asbestos crisis: largest EPA probe ever with hundreds of sites potentially contaminated

More than 130 people working on criminal investigation into mulch supplied by Greenlife Resource Recovery found to contain asbestos

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Frustration as big cemetery trust refuses to open books

A religious charity overseeing public cemeteries has been attacked by a state auditor-general for continuing to refuse to open its books.

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Sydney FC rule out injured Patrick Wood until May

Sydney FC striker Patrick Wood is expected to spend at least 12 weeks on the sideline after aggravating a stress fracture of his ankle.

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Asbestos-tainted mulch potentially at hundreds of sites

Hundreds of sites are due to be tested for contaminated mulch including some outside Sydney as an expert group is formed to speed up the investigation.

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Asbestos in Sydney mulch: what are the regulations and should they be tougher?

Contaminated batches of the landscaping product have been found across the city. We examine the rules for suppliers and whether NSW compliance measures are strict enough

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Measles exposure sites listed in Sydney after infected traveller flies from Gold Coast

NSW Health says adult flew from Gold Coast to Sydney before visiting CBD, Lane Cove and Haymarket between 7 and 10 February

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I want to be a generational ruckman: GWS star Briggs

After waiting four years for his big break, Greater Western Sydney's Kieren Briggs' aspirations go further than a permanent spot in Adam Kingsley's best 22.

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Housing boom needs to mirror post-war action: minister

The NSW government is spruiking its planned zoning changes to the industry after objections from some local councils signalled a looming housing battle.

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Sydney’s Mardi Gras Fair Day Has Been Forced To Cancel After Asbestos Was Found In Victoria Park

Sydney's Mardi Gras event Fair Day has been forced to cancel after asbestos was detected in mulch used at Victoria Park.

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Asbestos kills off Mardi Gras fair, shutters school

Asbestos-tainted mulch is to blame for the closure of a primary school in Sydney's southwest and the cancellation of a major Mardi Gras festival event.

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'Beyond the Harbour': Tourism overhaul needed for NSW

Tourism industry leaders have a responsibility to reimagine Sydney and encourage visitors to explore national parks and beaches, NSW Premier Chris Minns says.

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More than 30 parks across Sydney to be urgently tested for asbestos as residents urged to avoid mulched areas

City of Sydney announces testing of 32 parks as residents warned about potential asbestos contamination in mulch amid growing crisis

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Asbestos has been found all over Sydney. What is it and how dangerous is it?

Discovery of the potentially dangerous mineral in parks and other public spaces in Sydney has concerned authorities and the public. But what are the risks?

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Afternoon Update: Australia failing to close the gap on Indigenous outcomes; Ticketek accounts of Swift fans hacked; and the best Valentine’s chocolate gifts

Just four of 19 Closing the Gap areas on track for improvement while four have gone backwards from previous reports

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Workplace platform Rippling opens regional HQ in Sydney

The US-based all-in-one cloud workplace management platform has already hired 35 local staff for its new office in Sydney.

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