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Cars
Bleak reminders of dangers inherent in our most-loved holiday activities
A spate of drownings and an escalating road toll have provided a sobering end to the year.
- by The Herald's View
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Cossies rule over cozzie livs across our seaside towns
Domestic tourism remains resilient despite stiffening economic headwinds and one generation in particular seems to be enjoying its time in the sun.
- by Max Maddison
New year, new laws: The toll and legal changes coming this January
A raft of new state and federal laws take effect as the clock strikes midnight on Sunday, including a long-promised cap on road tolls for Sydney motorists.
- by Max Maddison and Olivia Ireland
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State Parliament
Parramatta Council threatens legal action against Minns government over housing
Two ALP-controlled councils have accused the government of flouting planning rules to meet national housing targets, with one local authority threatening legal action.
- by Michael McGowan and Max Maddison
Politics and planning: The pitfalls facing Chris Minns’ housing reforms
Solving the state’s housing crisis is the NSW premier’s Everest. The solution will require him overcoming problems that undid the previous government.
- by Max Maddison and Michael McGowan
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State Parliament
A $3b shortfall: The real pressure a housing surge brings to Sydney
A new report has called for greater funding for services to support already booming suburbs.
- by Max Maddison
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Sydney councils
Childcare centre, library building on table as this Sydney council looks to fund new pool
Liverpool City councillors were shocked about an announcement to build a $50 million aquatic centre. Now we know why.
- by Max Maddison
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State Parliament
Labor MPs break ranks to accuse Israel of ‘domination’ of Palestinians
MPs from across the political spectrum, including members of the Albanese and Minns governments, have urged the federal government to recognise Palestine.
- by Michael McGowan
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State Parliament
The potential danger that lurks around the site for 25,000 new homes in Sydney
An expert has urged the government to ensure the site is completely free of toxins before residential development applications commence.
- by Max Maddison
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NSW Police misconduct
‘We can’t investigate at all’: Police watchdog chief wants more powers
The police watchdog says it made preliminary assessments of 4050 complaints against police last financial year, but investigated only 1 per cent of those.
- by Michael McGowan
Thousands of electric vehicle rebates unclaimed ahead of scheme’s end
NSW residents looking at purchasing an electric vehicle soon might want to get it done before New Year.
- by Mary Ward