‘Technical issues’ hobble age verification for same-day alcohol delivery
The Greens accused the government of squibbing on the commitment it made in 2020 to implement the mandatory system by June 1.
- by Michael Koziol
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Slow start for government program paying bars and restaurants to open late
The state government is paying 12 bars and restaurants near Circular Quay to stay open later during the Vivid Sydney festival.
- by Michael Koziol
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‘Very Sydney’ ban on standing while drinking outdoors is set to end
If you’ve ever been ordered to sit down while eating or drinking at one of the city’s al fresco dining areas, that may soon change.
- by Michael Koziol
‘Flawed vision’: Master plan for Sydney’s homes, jobs and transport slammed
Planning experts also say the economic activity associated with planned Sydney’s second airport has probably been “exaggerated”.
- by Michael Koziol
WorldPride: The ‘biggest event since 2000 Olympics’ to reopen Sydney to the world
The state government is banking on a visitor spend of more than $100 million when Sydney hosts WorldPride early next year.
- by Michael Koziol
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It’s down tools as NSW government backtracks on Sunday construction
The government will not extend standard construction hours but may change guidelines to allow councils to do so if they want.
- by Michael Koziol
Pork-barrelling ‘a hair’s breadth away’ from direct bribery, ICAC to be told
The NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption will hold a special public forum on the legal status of pork-barrelling.
- by Michael Koziol
‘Not a dictatorship’: Liberals blast Morrison, Hawke over preselection debacle
In an email to members, Liberal heavyweights have said the party’s constitution was “twisted and buckled” in NSW. However Morrison’s ally Alex Hawke has hit back.
- by Michael Koziol
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Clover Moore pitches ‘interim solution’ to Cahill Expressway dilemma
In a bid to win over the state government, the lord mayor has proposed a two-stage demolition of the maligned road and railway station.
- by Michael Koziol
Who’s living in fantasy land? As the election recedes, the politics of COVID re-emerges
Some have accused those who are most worried about COVID-19 of stoking fear with the same sorts of arguments as anti-vaxxers.
- by Michael Koziol
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The Spender agenda: Tax reform, more migrants and a brake on spending
The new independent MP for Wentworth says Liberals should not assume Scott Morrison was the root of their woes in teal seats.
- by Michael Koziol