Pyrmont
Packed-in Pyrmont is Australia's most densely populated suburb
Matt Wade It was once known for wharves, shipyards and stores. But the neighbourhood of Pyrmont-Ultimo has a new distinction: it is Australia's most densely populated suburb.
Historic fleet in hope of a permanent berth at Pyrmont
Nicole Hasham She was built before fibreglass hulls and on-board jacuzzis. She lumbers through the water at dawdling pace. And to George von Martini, she is "my baby".
Missing the buses: Darling Harbour upgrade raises transport concerns
Nicole Hasham Transport authorities say cars will bank up, public bus zones are non-existent and traffic analysis is flawed in a plan to attract thousands of extra people to Darling Harbour.
Sky high: Packer pushes for more
Sean Nicholls, Stephen Nicholls James Packer has taken the next step in his public campaign to win government approval for a tower at Barangaroo, unveiling a design that would deliver him hundreds of millions of dollars from up to...
When running for charitable causes is just half the fun
Garry Maddox As unlikely as it seems for anyone contemplating a 21.1 kilometre run in the chilly early hours, Kirsten Molloy says the Sydney Morning Herald Half Marathon will be as much fun as opening gifts on...
Packer plans luxury apartments at Barangaroo casino site
Sean Nicholls James Packer is pushing for his proposed $1 billion hotel and casino at Barangaroo to contain multimillion-dollar apartments at its highest levels to offer soaring views over Sydney harbour and the...
Temporary expo centre triggers warning of traffic and noise woes
Nicole Hasham A temporary exhibition centre will be built at Glebe Island, despite limited public access and potential disruption to roads and residents.
Keating: Casino designs heading in the right direction
Sean Nicholls The former prime minister Paul Keating has welcomed the design finalists for James Packer's proposed hotel and casino at Barangaroo, declaring that each of them is ''heading in the direction of being...
Keating gives blessing to Packer's big plans
Sean Nicholls The final design of James Packer's proposed hotel and casino at Barangaroo should be decided this month, as the billionaire ramps up his campaign for state government approval of the $1 billion...
Residents feel the pull of the east as high-rise living makes up ground
Matt Wade In a modest reserve in the suburb of Ermington, just north of the Parramatta River and not far from Olympic Park, is the point that marks the demographic centre of Sydney.
The Star launches exclusivity bid to kill Packer casino
Sean Nicholls The owner of the Star has launched a counter attack to James Packer's bid to build a casino at Barangaroo, pitching a plan to the NSW government that would effectively scupper Mr Packer's proposal.
An Echo in Barry's ear as Packer circles
Sean Nicholls John O'Neill is no stranger to high-level meetings, but this one was more significant than most. The former head of Tourism NSW and the Australian Rugby Union is used to sitting down with some of...
Glebe Island Bridge is rotting away
Nicole Hasham The historic Glebe Island Bridge is rotting and parts of it near collapse, according to a new report, fuelling debate on whether to demolish or restore the structure.
Prized foreshore land for public use in harbour plan
Nicole Hasham, Jacob Saulwick Prime harbour foreshore will be unlocked for public use and ''development scenarios'' tested for the historic White Bay power station under recommendations being examined by the state government.
Sittin' on the docks of the bays are goldmines
Nicole Hasham It doesn't take long for a developer to spot a golden egg waiting to be laid on Sydney's waterfront.
Grand vision is a sight to see
Anne Davies Two decades on, a pollie's dream gives the foreshore back to the people.
Darling Harbour $1b transformation
Leesha McKenny, Nicole Hasham ALMOST 25 years after its reopening for the bicentennial, Darling Harbour will be dug up again to make way for Australia's largest convention and exhibition space as part of a billion-dollar facelift.
Much-maligned monorail to become top of the scrap heap
Jacob Saulwick IN THE end, Sydney's monorail is likely to be recycled, not used as landfill, but not revived to shuttle around another city either.
A colourful message, just in time for the Mardi Gras
Nicole Hasham SOMEWHERE over the rainbow, the traffic will come to a stop on Oxford Street where the roads will be painted purple … and blue, green, yellow, orange and red.
Dice are cast for sky-high dream
Rick Feneley EVEN if James Packer never fulfils his dream of opening the ''world's best hotel'' on Sydney Harbour, at least he knows who would have worked in it. He's already sealed that deal.
