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Exposing councils with slow DA approval histories will spur reform

Exposing councils with slow DA approval histories will spur reform

The publication of a name and shame list of NSW councils dragging their heels on processing development applications should spur reform.

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Bob Carr held a drug summit 25 years ago. NSW Labor is repeating history
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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
Revealed: How fast each Sydney council approves new homes

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.

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Why NSW Labor will not take the same road on greyhounds as Baird

Why NSW Labor will not take the same road on greyhounds as Baird

Former premier Mike Baird stunned the industry when he banned greyhound racing. Labor watched on and will not follow his lead despite more damning revelations.

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The greyhound racing industry has run its course
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The greyhound racing industry has run its course

The NSW greyhound industry was unable to reform itself when it was given a second chance eight years ago. It has now been exposed for further failing to meet community expectations of how to treat animals.

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Explosive report alleges ‘morass of exploitation and suffering’ in NSW greyhound racing
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Explosive report alleges ‘morass of exploitation and suffering’ in NSW greyhound racing

The former chief vet at Greyhound Racing NSW has claimed that the industry is barbaric, immoral and unsustainable, and leaders are inflating the number of re-homed dogs.

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Renovations no excuse for evicting tenants under latest plans to fix Sydney’s rental crisis

Renovations no excuse for evicting tenants under latest plans to fix Sydney’s rental crisis

NSW Labor hopes it has landed a compromise as it belatedly tries to deliver on an election promise to help renters amid the worsening housing crisis. 

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Extra urgent care clinics to open as flu sweeps Sydney
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Extra urgent care clinics to open as flu sweeps Sydney

As influenza rates continue to surge, hospital emergency departments are under increasing pressure.

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Tailgates of hell: Aggressive practice endemic and dangerous

Tailgates of hell: Aggressive practice endemic and dangerous

I am not sure if it is laziness or incompetence, but NSW Police must start penalising tailgaters for the reckless manner in which they are endangering the community.

Goodbye to the City Tatts club and its 130 years of history

Goodbye to the City Tatts club and its 130 years of history

Sydney’s Tatts Club is a city institution.

NSW Labor braces for state conference threats after Payman defection
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NSW Labor braces for state conference threats after Payman defection

The premier has warned against any move to “smash up” the state conference, and put his own MPs on notice about party solidarity.

  • by Max Maddison