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The new fish market has attracted a range of Sydneysiders in large numbers.

Sydney Fish Market is fantastic, if you can get to it

In the long-standing tradition of this city, it would be remiss of us to find fault with any project without declaring our vociferous objections.

  • Pat Sheil

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p5o02v. Emily Hurry, with her daughter Eliza and partner Oliver ke Duan on the balcony of their Wentworth Point apartment, with construction work on the new Melrose Park light rail stop visible in the background. They moved to Wentworth Point on the promise of Stage 2 of the Parramatta Light Rail connecting the dense suburb to the rest of Sydney via the new Metro. But now the government has halved its project and has put no timeline on the final completion date. Saturday 7th February 2026. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong

These Sydneysiders bought their apartment with the promise of a light rail. They’re still waiting

Emily Hurry describes herself as a believer in Sydney’s high-rise future, but she’s frustrated by the lack of infrastructure the government promised to build.

  • Anthony Segaert
A render of a new 320-metre bridge over Parramatta River between Melrose Park and Wentworth Point. 

Revealed: Long-delayed Sydney light rail line will now be built in two sections

A riverside suburb notorious for its lack of public transport will finally have a way out. But not any time soon.

  • Matt O'Sullivan
The new Sydney Fish Market will have about 400 parking spots.

Year-long wait for ferries to Sydney’s new fish market revealed

The new fish market is expected to become a major tourist attraction. Yet it will have limited car parking and no ferry services for at least the first year.

  • Matt O'Sullivan
Former premier Dominic Perrottet, Merivale chief executive Justin Hemmes and former transport minister Andrew Constance.

How Merivale’s powerful political ties helped move a light rail stop

The hospitality giant’s chief executive, Justin Hemmes, has spent a decade cultivating his contacts at the top of the Liberal Party.

  • Eryk Bagshaw
Near misses on the Sydney light rail.

Near misses and lucky saves: The view from Sydney’s tram drivers’ cabins

Motorists, pedestrians and food delivery drivers have all risked life and limb taking on the state’s light rail vehicles.

  • Kathryn Wicks
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Dave and Marion Corbett at the back of their Dundas home.

The light rail was great – until it opened their backyards to the world

No fence appears tall enough to screen the vehicles that run past this once-quiet suburban street.

  • Anthony Segaert
Laing O’Rourke is using digital modelling to figure out how it can improve facilities at railway stations.

Ditch the phone: Five healthier ways to spend your time on public transport

Sick of the daily doomscroll on your morning commutes? Here are some other options if you want a digital detox from your phone.

  • Cindy Yin
Paddys Market’s light rail stop.

The part of Sydney’s transport network with surprise weekend demand

The NSW government has announced it is increasing services on this public transport link due to increased patronage.

  • Frances Howe
The first stage of Parramatta’s light rail line opened just before Christmas.

Parramatta light rail struggles to entice commuters in months after opening

Weak patronage figures come as the Minns government seeks help from Canberra to close a funding shortfall for the line’s extension.

  • Matt O'Sullivan