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NSW minister to leave politics at election

NSW Liberal frontbencher Geoff Lee has announced he is retiring from state politics, having represented Parramatta in western Sydney for 12 years.

AAP · Aug 22, 2022

Virtual reality, autonomous weapons and the future of war: military tech startup Anduril comes to Australia

Earlier this month, posters started going up around Sydney advertising an event called “In the Ops Room, with Palmer Luckey”. Rather than an album launch or standup gig, this turned out to be a free talk given last week by the chief executive of a high-tech US defence company called…

The Conversation · Aug 22, 2022

NSW man charged over newborn baby's death

A man has been charged with the manslaughter of a newborn baby who died after a rare gas mix-up at a western Sydney hospital.

AAP · Aug 22, 2022

$11b facelift for Sydney's Central station

High-rise towers, a plaza, parks, offices and "diverse" housing are all part of an $11 billion redevelopment plan for Sydney's Central Station precinct.

AAP · Aug 21, 2022

Sydney small restaurants and bars feeling the bite from ingredient price hikes

Sydney's small restaurants and bars are feeling the bite from rising ingredient prices, rent hikes and staff shortages in a fatal double blow that is forcing some hospitality venues to close their doors.

ABC News · Aug 21, 2022

Sydney news: Industrial action hits city and regional rail causing delays across network

MORNING BRIEFING: Commuters are warned to allow extra time as industrial action hits the rail network across the city and some regional areas.

ABC News · Aug 21, 2022

Cost of living: Northern Ireland folk living Down Under open up on feeling the pinch

"The price of flights are just extortionate and many families can't justify paying that at the moment, which is really sad."

Belfast Live · Aug 21, 2022

Swans beat Saints, lock in third on ladder

Sydney have landed a double chance, finishing third on the AFL ladder after beating St Kilda by 14 points to set up an away qualifying final against Melbourne.

AAP · Aug 21, 2022

Living sea walls and kelp forests: the plans to lure marine life back to Sydney Harbour

‘Seabirds to Seascapes’ project aims to boost biodiversity and improve water quality, encouraging seals and penguins back to the harbour

The Guardian - AU · Aug 21, 2022

On this day in 2015: England bowler Chris Tremlett retires from cricket

The Surrey paceman took the decisive wicket in Sydney.

The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2022