Counting is underway in the NSW election as Premier Dominic Perrottet and Labor's Chris Minns nervously wait to see where the cards fall. #NSWVotes latest via Farid Y. Farid and Jacob Shteyman: aapnews.com.au/a/XlnkBUYw #NSWPol #NSWVotes2023 #AusPol

Jo Haylen said the dire state of the state’s heavy rail system had been laid bare in the urgent briefings she received in the days since being sworn in as NSW transport minister Jacob Shteyman for AAP theguardian.com/australia-news…

Unlike tolls, which push drivers onto local streets and worsen traffic, congestion charges encourage road users to avoid or postpone trips during peak times when possible. The new State Government should consider a change in the CBD. Read the piece: bit.ly/SydTollRoads

Experts agree medium- and high-density development in established suburbs is an essential part of making housing more accessible. But the opposition from existing home owners is fierce theguardian.com/australia-news…

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Little exclusive for your Wednesday morning The taser used on 95yo grandmother Clare Nowland and other key details were stripped from a draft of the first police statement au.sports.yahoo.com/police-change-… Australian Associated Press (AAP) #foi #NSWpol

Sydney's traditional approach to track maintenance is forcing passengers onto rail replacement buses unnecessarily, experts say. Noise complaints from residents are a big reason why. A deep dive into trackwork, with arresting pictures from Mikearoo theguardian.com/australia-news…

We're seeking applications for our next group of cadet journalists! The program will provide thorough training in contemporary journalism alongside varied reporting experience. More details/apply: linkedin.com/jobs/view/3644… #JournoJobs #JournalismJobs

Yes. But should be a standalone line that extends past central and along Oxford st to Bondi via Bondi junction. Having George st split into three spurs would overly constrain frequency down the main branch imo smh.com.au/national/nsw/t…

The face of a man who has just committed something truly heinous

The budget has whirred back into surplus with such bewildering speed that much of the nation’s conversation about our fiscal finances bears little or no resemblance to the actual current numbers ... (1) But what about net debt? - Debt is back to June 2020 in dollar levels, ...

Mark McKenzie has listened to his son die hundreds of times. “You can hear them scream, ‘drop the knife, drop the knife’ and within eight seconds he’s dead,” he says. via Australian Associated Press (AAP) a story on policing, mental health and justice months in the making aap.com.au/news/parents-h…

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The virgin Balmain Living rozelle interchange complainer vs the chad Ashfield NSW 2131 escalator enjoyer

Santos reveals extent of costs from Barossa court delay michaelwest.com.au/santos-reveals…

Fact: no two countries that both have an NRL team have ever fought a war against each other. Has Anthony Albanese considered cutting out the middle man and handing the next expansion team to Beijing? Easy Nobel peace prize W for V’Landys

BREAKING: Graham Arnold is set step down as Socceroos boss after six years at the helm. Football Australia faces race against time to find replacement. Next World Cup qualifier against China is less than three weeks away. More at AAP Sport aap.com.au/news/graham-ar…

Taken as the metro was leaving the station. Backlog takes about 3 train loads to clear. Clearly over capacity with 4 min frequencies

Karlai Warner and Kade Davey want to be the first Indigenous drivers to race in Supercars - and a conversation with Lewis Hamilton’s dad helped pave the path. for Australian Associated Press (AAP) aapnews.aap.com.au/a/ngVqqtRop