Politics
NSW
A look back at Sydney’s Metro rail
From Sydney’s south to north, Herald photographers have documented the evolution of the city’s mega metro rail line over the last decade.
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University
‘A very curious deal’: The $340m uni campus with a $1.8b price tag
Property developer Lang Walker gave generously to Western Sydney University. His company stands to gain far more.
- by Patrick Begley
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Factional politics
Perrottet-brokered peace deal saves NSW Coalition from split
A 96-hour civil war between the NSW Liberals and Nationals was resolved late on Monday night with negotiations brokered by former premier Dominic Perrottet.
- by Max Maddison, Alexandra Smith and Christopher Harris
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Factional politics
Speakman’s hold on top job faces test amid push to split Coalition
NSW Liberal Party MPs will consider the future of the Coalition at a party room meeting on Tuesday after Nationals leader Dugald Saunders defied the opposition leader.
- by Max Maddison and Alexandra Smith
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Housing crisis
Housing plan unveiled for Carriageworks precinct
The Minns government will deliver 250 social and affordable homes near Redfern station after revealing the first four Sydney sites to use surplus public land.
- by Max Maddison
Do we need to re-examine the American alliance?
What does it say about the state of the US, that with a population of more than 340 million people it can only come up with Biden and Trump as the best candidates?
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Property development
This popular style of house was banished from Sydney. Now it’s making a return
Duplexes and semis used to feature heavily in the suburbs, but many councils across the city banned them.
- by Alexandra Smith
‘Underhanded’: Bitter feud in NSW Coalition as Nats MP sacked
NSW Liberals leader Mark Speakman has removed Wes Fang from the shadow cabinet, sparking a civil war in the Coalition.
- by Alexandra Smith
Senator has given other politicians a lesson in integrity
I prefer a Labor caucus with members who display the courage of their convictions.
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Development outrage
ANSA Homes’ building licence suspended leaving home owners to wonder what next
Sydney home builder ANSA Homes has been hit with a 60-day licence suspension after allegations of defective work emerged. See what this means for affected owners.
- by Max Maddison
Release of Assange calls for change of whistleblower laws
My elation and relief at the release of Assange were quickly displaced by rage at the injustice heaped upon this man.