Tuesday 9 June 2026 · Sydney
Sydney & Surrounds
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A Transport for NSW-liveried Sydney bus in service. Greater Sydney's daily life depends on practical service details, not only large announcements.
Opinion

Opinion: Greater Sydney Needs Service Details Before Bigger Announcements

Rail budgets, public-space safety and coastal warnings all share one test: residents need service detail, not political theatre.

16 June 2026 · 6 min

A Transport for NSW-liveried Sydney bus in service. This week's local stories all point back to practical infrastructure residents can actually use.
Opinion

Opinion: Greater Sydney Needs Promises Residents Can Actually Use

Big numbers are necessary but not enough. The useful city is built in bus lanes, footpaths, drainage and details — not in announcements.

10 June 2026 · 5 min

Aerial view of Greater Sydney suburbs at dusk
Opinion

Why Greater Sydney needs practical local coverage

The Sydney basin is a patchwork of suburbs, councils and commutes. A good local masthead helps people make sense of it.

9 June 2026 · 4 min

Sydney skyline at dawn looking towards the harbour
Opinion

What Sydney and Surrounds will cover next

A short note from the desk on where we go from this launch collection, and what readers can expect in the coming months.

9 June 2026 · 3 min

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