'Historic victory' as government buys back coal licence
The Baird government will pay BHP Billiton about $220 million to buy back its licence.
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Sydney College of the Arts staff face savage cuts
Sydney College of the Arts jobs will be slashed in half as courses are scrapped
How the Sydney Opera House will look after $202m upgrade
The Concert Hall in the Sydney Opera House will be closed for 18 months as the iconic building undergoes a major revamp.
Doctor hits back at 'hurtful, offensive' suggestions by Troy Grant
The head of Sydney's medically supervised injecting room says they are not "touting for business" from pregnant women
Public probe into St Vincents chemo scandal
The parliamentary inquiry comes amid warnings that improper treatment could be found to extend to hundreds more patients.
The roads of the future may generate solar power
Gridlocked roads might not seem the obvious place to build mini-power plants but one company has different ideas
Mayor's preselection fury: 'It makes House of Cards look like Play School'
In an extraordinary move, Fairfield Labor mayor Frank Carbone will run on an independent ticket alongside Liberal councillor Dai Le.
How small is a small bar? Bid to double venue size
Just how small is a small bar? And how late can it stay open? These questions are being pondered by the state government.
Spring beckons, with the worst of winter well behind us
At the risk of provoking the spite of weather gods, let's call it: the worst of winter is over.
How to 'stack' the City of Sydney electoral roll in a few easy steps
The government failed to crack down on a loophole in City of Sydney voting laws, says prominent lawyer Bret Walker.
Discovery delays light rail completion in Sydney CBD
Disruption to CBD traffic will be extended due to construction delays to the light rail line.
One group of hospital patients find privacy an issue
An annual survey of admitted patients in NSW has indicated "clear areas for improvement".
How schools are failing some of NSW's most vulnerable students
Documents obtained under freedom of information laws reveal shocking allegations of abuse in schools.
Sydney toll roads deliver bumper profits for Transurban
Tolls on key Sydney roads are significantly outpacing the annual rate of inflation.
The 20,000 new voters who will help decide Sydney's future
Electoral reform may weaken Clover Moore's grip on power at Town Hall.
Ex-wife of former Labor MP vies for Noreen Hay's seat
But Deborah Langton might not get the opportunity as the ALP rank and file could be bypassed.
Development decisions: City of Sydney a 'crucial partner', says Rob Stokes
Sydney lord mayor Clover Moore's campaign against proposed densities around Waterloo and the central corridor has not cut the city out of the planning process.
Uni degree for jobs that don't exist yet
UTS has joined forces with special effects company Animal Logic to offer a new postgraduate degree in animation and visual effects, in a joint venture pitched at making Australia a leader in the burgeoning virtual reality industry.
Teenager dies, six injured in stabbing at Ryde party
A 16-year-old boy's death after a stabbing in Ryde is being treated as a homicide.
$150,000 Facebook post that destroyed former deputy principal's life
Before the Facebook post, former deputy principal Kenneth Rothe, 74, enjoyed his life running two small seaside motels with his wife and caring for his grandchildren.
Canterbury-Bankstown administrator orders review of old approvals
The administrator of the City of Canterbury-Bankstown has launched a review of planning approvals conducted by one of the area's former councils, citing inappropriate development along Canterbury Road.
Proposed conditions for NDIS workers will risk abuse, neglect
People with disability may be put at risk by a move to radically cut the conditions of their support workers.
Highlights
Can we still use the $470 million census?
The 2016 census program will cost Australian taxpayers around $470 million over five years.
'Natural' snacks not as healthy as you think
Just because a food is labelled "natural" doesn't make it healthy.
The top surname in your suburb
New data shows the rich variety of names that pepper our great city.
Step inside the world's biggest science experiment
Smashing atoms right in the centre of Sydney.
The one thing students need more than high test scores
As many suspected all along ... there are things that matter a lot more than a good test score.
The cat food brands that don't meet nutrition standards
Unclear standards mean we aren't quite sure what we're feeding our favourite little purr balls.
Sydney 'deserves better' than Sirius
Heritage experts say it should be preserved - but that would reduce the sale price, argues the state government.
Harry Potter fans unleash on Big W
Big W customers across Australia have written of their "disgust and anger" at the handling of the sale the new Harry Potter book.
Nearly everything at Daiso is $2.80. But is it really a bargain?
Almost everything at this "Japanese variety wonderland" is $2.80. But how does it compare to Australia's other discount chains?
'Sydney needs a change': Forster's plan for the city
Should Christine Forster become Sydney's next lord mayor she says it will not be because businesses sealed her victory.