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Kickback accused denies grudge in bribe back pay claim

An ex-transport official accused of a massive kickback scheme says he was not holding a grudge as he asked a contractor for hundreds of thousands in "back pay".

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Ebikes cluttering Sydney footpaths to be swept aside by new bill – but riders may bear brunt of levy

Transport for NSW and councils will be able to issue penalties to operators who fail to remove illegally parked bikes

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Fugitive's no-frills hideout during kickbacks probe

A former bureaucrat and key suspect in an $11 million fraud says he was planning on turning himself in before police came knocking.

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‘It should be gay Disneyland’: the struggle to revitalise Sydney’s Oxford Street without selling its soul

Much-loved inner-city strip is getting a makeover, but as luxury shops move in, some worry smaller, longstanding businesses will be pushed out

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Myki v Opal: could Melbourne’s public transport ticketing system soon give Sydney’s a run for its money?

As ageing technology in Australia’s capital cities is upgraded, big changes are coming down the tracks

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Sydney’s new international airport opens next year. But you might have to catch the bus to get there

Public transport to Western Sydney international airport seems likely to be fragmented and indirect from many parts of the city

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Road funding under scrutiny amid 'slush fund' claims

A $334 million fund for regional roads will be examined, as a minister faces questioning over additional funding for a bridge near her home.

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Pari just wants to get a good night’s sleep – but each morning he’s woken by NSW police, telling him to move on

People sleeping rough at Sydney’s Central station now also face having their belongings confiscated and thrown out

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Wanted official got gold after kickbacks 'went crazy'

An ex-transport official received gold as part of a corrupt multimillion-dollar scheme that inflated fees for roadworks services, an inquiry has been told.

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Bus crash victims' lawsuit may be futile, lawyer says

A lawsuit brought by families of victims killed in a bus crash could prove futile because of ongoing insurance payments, an allegedly negligent company claims.

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Could the M6 be Sydney’s unbuildable motorway due to sinkholes and a reverse fault?

Work is expected to grind to a halt this week after the main contractor claimed twin tunnels couldn’t be completed due to ‘challenging ground conditions’

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‘The danger gap is so big’: woman who witnessed Sydney light rail death calls for safety upgrades

Passenger who saw man die after he was trapped between two moving tram carriages hopes ‘something in terms of safety will come out of this’

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Passenger dies after getting stuck between carriages

The death of a passenger who became lodged after trying to cross an inner-city tramway between light rail carriages has prompted an investigation.

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People urged to avoid Vivid opening night as heavy rain causes transport havoc across Sydney

Rail services not running on sections of Airport and South line as well as Central Coast line with some ferry services cancelled amid wet weather

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Sydney trains delays: Minns warns commuters to brace for long waits as city battles second evening of disruptions

NSW premier Chris Minns says service not ‘good enough’ as delays continue on Wednesday after high-voltage wire fell on train, crippling network

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Ship's near stranding exposes emergency response flaws

A ship's near stranding exposed flaws in maritime emergency responses by key agencies, an investigation has found.

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No more rude stairs: the dream of cycling across the Sydney Harbour Bridge is getting closer

After years of debate and despite some local opposition, the $38.9m 200-metre long cycleway ramp is finally edging towards completion

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Train delays ahead as workers win right to action

A rail union has won a decisive victory at the Fair Work Commission to engage in industrial action, spelling more delays and cancellations for NSW commuters.

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Train services cancelled and delays predicted to worsen – as it happened

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Sydney train turmoil set to worsen as residents warned of lengthy delays

State considers legal action as RTBU accuses politicians of trying to ‘sway public opinion’ against them

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Soaring air fares between Melbourne and Sydney see travellers take 11-hour train

Exclusive: Seats on Sydney-Melbourne train service regularly sell out over holiday period, as one-way flights to Tullamarine average almost $500

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Sydney Train Commuters Are Set To Cop More Delays & Cancellations, Here’s What You Need To Know

At least you have an excuse for being late to work now.

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What you need to know about Sydney’s train shutdown

Due to a wage dispute, train services won’t run from early on Friday until Sunday morning – but disruptions could extend through Sunday. And what about the Metro line?

AAP

Last-ditch meeting before days of commuter train pain

Australia's biggest city rail network is due to be shut down for three days as the NSW Labor government and a union engage in an increasingly bitter pay spat.

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Harbour blockade organisers push ahead amid exclusion zone changes

Newcastle Harbour blockade headquarters moved to Foreshore Park.

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