Tag: Sydney 2000
Revamp not relegation for Events NSW: Premier
The New South Wales Premier, Kristina Keneally says she will still be involved in the state's leading events body despite creating a new ministerial portfolio for major events.[MORE]
Single-person homes may replace Aussie dream
A report says owning a three-bedroom house is a thing of the past and that smaller homes must be built.[MORE]
Award-winning Lavicka earns praise
The superlatives were running thick and fast for Sydney FC's Vitezslav Lavicka after he was voted PFA coach of the year.[MORE]
Taylor talks up Rabbits pack
South Sydney second rower Dave Taylor says he believes the Rabbitohs have the best forward pack in the NRL ahead of their season opener against the Roosters at the Olympic stadium.[MORE]
Two-fingered salute riles Liberal MP
New South Wales Opposition health spokeswoman Jillian Skinner has demanded an apology from Labor MP Gerard Martin, who she claims used a two-fingered salute across the floor of parliament.[MORE]
Ex-Macquarie banker guilty of contempt
A former Macquarie Bank portfolio manager has pleaded guilty to a charge of breaching court orders, after trying to leave the country. [MORE]
NSW to sell-off waste business
The New South Wales Government is proceeding with the sale of another state-owned business.[MORE]
Singletons driving housing demand
A report has found demand for smaller homes is likely to increase over the next 20 years as a result of a rise in the number of people who choose to live alone.[MORE]
Homeowners threatened with jail over tradies' safety
Homeowners will soon be facing a possible six-year jail sentence if a worker is injured or killed on their property.[MORE]
Reports of storm damage still coming in
The State Emergency Service (SES) says it will take until Friday to complete work on securing buildings and cleaning up damage caused by hail and heavy rain over the long weekend. [MORE]
Peace-making sheikh on verge of deportation
Religious communities are furious that an Iranian sheikh and his family will be deported from Australia in a fortnight.[MORE]
Baby elephant's death sparks breeding debate
The death of an unborn elephant calf prompts renewed debate about breeding the animals in captivity.[MORE]
Hopes fade for missing man
Police have little hope of finding a 76-year-old Sydney man alive after he was reported missing in Tasmanian state forest six days ago. [MORE]
Trawler skipper describes Harbour smash
A court hears that a trawler skipper did not have time to react after seeing a boat in front of him.[MORE]
Brosque to face Phoenix
Sydney FC have received a boost ahead of Saturday's A-League preliminary final against Wellington Phoenix with striker Alex Brosque cleared of serious injury.[MORE]
Barnes to stay with Waratahs
Wallabies vice-captain Berrick Barnes will play the first season of the expanded Super 15 competition with New South Wales after re-signing with the Waratahs for another year.[MORE]
Virgin Blue to fly to Uluru
Virgin Blue has announced it will start daily flights between Sydney and Uluru from August.[MORE]
Storm damage bill likely to be in the millions
The RACV is expecting over 10,000 claims to be lodged for storm damage after the wild weather on the weekend.[MORE]
Sydney aims for grand final revenge
Sydney FC striker John Aloisi says his team can still win the A-League championship despite losing to Melbourne Victory 4-3 on aggregate in the major semi-final on Sunday.[MORE]
Indigenous summit marks International Women's Day
The future of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women is the focus of a national summit in Canberra.[MORE]
RTA 'rewarded young drivers with free alcohol'
RTA criticised for rewarding young drivers with a trip to a VIP cricket event where they were served free alcohol.[MORE]
Queen Mary sails into Sydney
Hundreds of people lined Sydney Harbour's foreshores as one of the world's largest cruise liners, Queen Mary 2, sailed in on Sunday evening.[MORE]
Thompson brings final home for Victory
Melbourne will host its second consecutive A-League decider after Archie Thompson's extra-time strike sealed a major semi-final win over Sydney FC on Sunday. [MORE]
Firebirds warming up nicely
Queensland Firebirds continued their successful build-up to the new trans-Tasman season by dominating the Netball Cup preseason tournament in Sydney.[MORE]
League to crack down on kick chasers
A season of all-out counter attack from the NRL's excitement machines is on the cards with new restrictions on kick chasers heading "downtown".[MORE]
