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The new Metro station at Victoria Cross.

Firefighter ban casts shadow over Sydney metro line opening date

The powerful firefighters union has banned members from taking part in evacuation drills and other critical exercises, just three weeks before the planned opening to passengers.

  • by Matt O'Sullivan
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An iconic photo on the front page in 1999 convinced then premier Bob Carr to hold a drug summit. Two decades later, NSW Labor is holding another one
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Bob Carr held a drug summit 25 years ago. NSW Labor is repeating history

NSW Labor Premier Chris Minns would have faced a backlash from party members if he had not locked in a date for this election promise. 

  • by Alexandra Smith
Georges River is the slowest council in great Sydney when it comes to determining housing DAs.

Revealed: How fast each Sydney council approves new homes

According to a new league table, 21 Sydney councils are taking more than an average 115 days to approve development applications. See how yours ranks.

  • by Alexandra Smith

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