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The NSW government has scrapped proposed timetable changes for the T4, T8, and South Coast lines after a backlash from commuters. The changes, which were due to begin next month, had been opposed by commuters and local MPs.
Backpackers say recent changes to the working holiday visa system make regional work less attractive. The changes include a new ballot system and reduced visa numbers.
The Western Sydney International Airport has finally opened, marking the end of an 80-year journey to bring a second major airport to Sydney. The airport's first passenger flight took off on Sunday, with transport enthusiast Matthew Hayes among the excited passengers.
A team of skilled stonemasons is working to restore a 127-year-old sandstone lion's head that once adorned the Darlinghurst Police Station coat of arms. The project requires precision and dedication to recreate the eroded lion's face.
Peres Jepchirchir, the Kenyan runner who won this year's Sydney marathon, has been provisionally banned from competition after testing positive for EPO. The 2021 Olympic and 2025 world champion had a positive test in a sample taken in Kenya before the Sydney race.
Tonga's 36-0 win over Lebanon proves that hope is where you find it in the Rugby League World Cup. The match drew a crowd of 25,605, with Tonga's superior athleticism and cohesion securing their spot in the semi-finals.
Wallaroos great Emily Chancellor will play her final Test against Scotland, capping off a career that has helped pave the way for young girls to follow in her footsteps. Chancellor's efforts to increase the visibility of the Wallaroos among young fans have paid off, with many young girls now looking up to the team as role models.
Rebel Wilson has won a second court case over her directorial debut film, The Deb, with the production company that sued her awarded just $10 in damages and ordered to pay her costs. The court has awarded Ms Wilson's company, Camp Sugar, $359,000 in unpaid producer fees, as well as her legal costs.
Australian screens will be filled with big names in 2027, with new and returning shows announced. Kitty Flanagan and Hugo Weaving are set to star in Fisk and The Great White respectively, while other familiar faces will also appear in new and returning series.
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