Politics
NSW
Minns announces $275 million in clean energy grants
The Minns government will offer funding for small and medium-sized businesses to pilot new clean energy technology.
- by Michael McGowan
Latest
Police yet to accept gay hate crime inquiry recommendations despite apology
Commissioner Karen Webb apologised to victims’ families, yet neither police nor the government have accepted recommendations from an inquiry into gay hate crimes.
- by Michael McGowan
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Gender equality
The $6205 a year pay gap between men and women public servants
The median salary for male public sector employees in NSW was 6.2 per cent higher than that of women, with growth in men’s pay outpacing women’s.
- by Mary Ward
Metro executive created $459,000 job for ‘dear friend’, investigation alleged
Louise Howard, the now-former public servant at the centre of the claims, has dismissed the findings against her.
- by Michael McGowan and Max Maddison
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State Parliament
Transport executive denies corrupting hiring process despite ‘substantial evidence’
Tim Parker, a former Sydney Metro senior executive, has denied allegations he breached government procurement and competition policies.
- by Michael McGowan and Max Maddison
Second stage of Parramatta light rail finally gets green light
Seven years after the former Coalition government first announced the proposed route, the 10-kilometre tram line between the Parramatta CBD and Olympic Park has been given the tick by planning.
- by Michael McGowan
Opinion
Casinos
Should we catch this falling Star? Or is it time for troubled casino to fold?
Adverse findings from a new inquiry by the regulator could mean the end of The Star casino’s operations in Sydney. But would that be so bad?
- by Alexandra Smith
Workplace safety regulator criticised for ‘light touch’ investigations
Industrial Relations Minister Sophie Cotsis commits to never allowing SafeWork to become so badly compromised again after highly critical review.
- by Max Maddison and Michael McGowan
‘Irreconcilable differences’: Minns concedes Rosehill city may not proceed
Premier Chris Minns insists he was clear that plans for a Rosehill mini-city were not a done deal.
- by Alexandra Smith and Chris Roots
The $459,056 salary at centre of Sydney Metro executive scandal
Transport agencies have been fighting the release of details about investigations into allegations involving senior executives.
- by Matt O'Sullivan and Nigel Gladstone
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Property development
Councillors now have to disclose meetings with developers
Premier Chris Minns’ push for greater housing density has led to the City of Sydney bringing its integrity measures regarding lobbyists and property developers in line with state and federal governments.
- by Max Maddison