Centennial Park car fee: 'No consideration'
NICOLE HASHAM 1:52pm After a public outcry, Environment Minister Robyn Parker has tackled a plan to charge cars entering the park.
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Truck wasn't overheight but alarm sounded
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JACOB SAULWICK 2:18pm Tens of thousands of motorists were delayed when the Harbour Tunnel was closed for what appears to be no reason.
Hartcher quits cabinet over ICAC inquiry
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ANNA PATTY 3:03pm Energy and Resources Minister Chris Hartcher has resigned from the NSW government cabinet in response to a corruption inquiry.
Keneally denies approving $12.2 million deal
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1:30pm The dealings of the former NSW Labor government are back in the spotlight as former premier Kristina Keneally appeared in a Sydney court.
Bridge replacement approved despite queries
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ANNA PATTY A controversial plan to replace historic Windsor Bridge has been recommended for government approval despite internal documents revealing the proposal is problematic and open to legal challenge.
Sale of Kennedy art collection under threat
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JULIE POWER Businessman Trevor Kennedy's plan to sell his $20 million art collection, which includes the earliest known portrait of a European in Australia after the First Fleet arrived, to a buyer in Singapore has been threatened.
Dentist quits council after assault conviction
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LEESHA MCKENNY 11:06am The former deputy mayor who escaped jail for unnecessarily filing down the teeth of elderly nursing home patients has resigned from a Sydney council.
No sting in this tale of homely bees
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JULIE POWER Three of the people poring over a busy beehive in a West Pymble garden were allergic to bee stings.
Bid to increase hotel height withdrawn
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SEAN NICHOLLS In a mysterious move, developer Lend Lease has withdrawn an application to significantly increase the height of James Packer's proposed hotel and casino building at Barangaroo.
Six-figure salary for the best teachers
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AMY MCNEILAGE Top teachers will earn a six-figure salary and new teachers will move up the pay scale faster, under a new wage deal reached on Tuesday.
Fatal crash on Hume Highway
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JACOB SAULWICK One person is dead and 12 others have been taken to hospital after a crash involving a truck and two cars in south-west Sydney on Tuesday afternoon.
Rural health services in remote NSW at risk
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AMY CORDEROY Doctors who provide ''fly-in, fly-out'' treatment in remote parts of NSW have been told health authorities will no longer pay for their flights - a cost-cutting move it is feared could decimate services.
Men arrested over bid to help fighters in Syria
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RACHEL OLDING Two Sydney men have been arrested for attempting to help terrorist organisations in the Syrian conflict in what police say is an Australian first.
Centennial Park considers charging motorists
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NICOLE HASHAM All cars entering Centennial Park would pay a fee under a measure being considered to boost the park's coffers and stop commuters taking shortcuts to and from the city.
Coca-Cola pours on more woe for Obeids
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KATE MCCLYMONT Business investments continue to sour for the family of disgraced former MP Eddie Obeid: Coca-Cola and the Roads and Maritime Services have joined the queue to sue Obeid-related companies.
Indigenous actor Jack Charles accuses taxi driver of 'racist' refusal
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NICK GALVIN Veteran indigenous actor Jack Charles claims a Sydney taxi driver has refused his fare in an act of blatant racism.
Downer EDI painter tells of culture of bullying
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Paul Bibby A painter from the Bathurst plant where an apprentice was allegedly subjected to months of bullying before committing suicide has spoken of being so badly bullied himself he "wanted to jump off a bridge".
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Egg shortage expected after bird flu outbreak
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JARED LYNCH Australia is facing an egg shortage ahead of the peak holiday season after an outbreak of bird flu shut down two poultry farms.
Man found not guilty of murdering 'Peanut'
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A "loving and protective" man accused of viciously assaulting his two-year-old step-granddaughter has been found not guilty of her murder.
Refer vilification straight to police: inquiry
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SEAN NICHOLLS Serious cases of racial vilification could be referred directly to the police for full investigation under changes recommended by an inquiry.
Badgerys Creek 'will run 24 hours a day'
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JACOB SAULWICK Deputy Prime Minister Warren Truss has moved closer to announcing that Sydney's new airport will be built at Badgerys Creek.
Fee for using Centennial Park roads
All cars entering Centennial Park would pay a fee under a measure to boost the park's coffers and stop commuters taking shortcuts to and from the city.
Actor accuses taxi driver of 'racist' refusal
Veteran indigenous actor Jack Charles claims a Sydney taxi driver has refused his fare in an act of blatant racism.
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Hartcher's office raided
RAW VIDEO: Investigators confiscate documents and computers from Energy and Resources Minister Chris Hartcher's office after ICAC issues search warrant.
Keneally testifies at corruption hearing
Former NSW premier Kristina Keneally appears in a Sydney court to give evidence over a questionable land deal in 2011. Nine News.
NSW teachers vote on pay deal
During stop work meetings held Tuesday morning 96% of NSW teachers voted to back a new three-year pay deal. Nine News.
'Accident waiting to happen' on Hume Highway
Local drivers vent their anger on talkback radio, complaining about the dangerous piece of road that was the scene of Tuesday afternoon's truck crash. Nine News.
Fatal truck collision on Hume Highway
RAW VISION: A collision involving a truck and five cars leaves one person dead and others injured on the Hume Highway in south-west Sydney. Nine News.
Sydney men arrested over Syria war plans
Police execute seven search warrants after a four month investigation into a syndicate allegedly sending Australians to fight with Al-Qaeda in Syria. Nine News.
Badgerys a 'tit for tat deal'
The Liberals gave ground on GrainCorp now they are expecting the same courtesy from the Nationals in regards to the Sydney's proposed second airport, says Chifley MP Ed Husic.