News Muncher - category circular quay

2 years, 8 months ago

Ray Hadley goes off on 2GB host Chris Smith, replacing Ben Fordham for Coral Princess Covid comments

Ship docked at Circular Quay on Wednesday, will return to Brisbane on Thursday Radio 2GB host Ray Hadley has lashed out at fill-in breakfast Chris Smith saying he is 'embarrassed to be on the same network' as him over 'foolish' comments he made about a cruise ship packed with Covid infected passengers. Smith said passengers 'knew what they were walking …

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4 years, 2 months ago

Billions of dollars in new building projects a good sign for Sydney's construction industry, analysts say

ABC

Major projects worth billions of dollars in and around Sydney were given the green light last year despite fears for the construction industry. This $500 million Mirvac redevelopment includes a new 50-storey commercial office tower above a 45-metre podium on the corner of Pitt Street and Dalley Street in the Sydney CBD, two blocks from Circular Quay. It would see …

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4 years, 3 months ago

NSW records seven new local COVID-19 cases, as testing figures reach nearly 70,000

ABC

NSW has recorded seven new local COVID-19 cases as people continue to come forward in record numbers for testing. Key points: There were 69,809 tests reported to 8:00pm last night NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has urged people to avoid the Boxing Day sales over concerns about CBD transmission The Avalon cluster now stands at 108 cases NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian …

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5 years ago

Four cruise ships given special permission to dock in Australia despite 30-day coronavirus ban

ABC

The NSW Government has hit back against criticism of its handling of cruise ship arrivals, insisting it has a strict compliance regime, despite almost 2,700 passengers being allowed to disembark in Sydney in the face of a national coronavirus crackdown. Key points: The ban prevents foreign cruise ship passengers disembarking in Australia 2,647 passengers were allowed off a ship at …

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5 years ago

Sydney train network in chaos, major delays on several lines after derailment

ABC

Sydney's train network was thrown into chaos this morning with major delays on several lines after a work car derailed near Circular Quay. Key points: The meltdown had a major impact on peak-hour services Passengers have reported delays of up to an hour Trains are expected to run on time for the afternoon commute Workers in a ute, which had …

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5 years, 3 months ago

New Year's Eve 2019 in Sydney Harbour marred by raging bushfires

Daily Mail

Thousands of New Year's Eve revellers keen to secure the best spots to watch the fireworks on the Sydney Harbour have camped overnight ahead of the world-famous $6.5 million midnight pyrotechnics. Scroll down for video Excited tourists have been queuing up for more than 40 hours to get a glimpse of the fireworks display off Sydney Harbour Bridge Revellers have …

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5 years, 10 months ago

Best LGBTQ-friendly hotels around the world

CNN

CNN — When you travel, few things offer more comfort than a friendly place to lay your head. Hotel San José, 1316 S. Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78704 From $509 per night Rates provided by Booking.com Check availability Toronto: Thompson Toronto Just outside of Toronto’s entertainment district in Kings West Village, discover this luxury boutique hotel that has long supported …

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6 years, 3 months ago

9 best things to do in Sydney: What you can’t miss on holiday here

CNN

CNN — Sitting on the edge of the world, Sydney is heralded as one of the world’s greatest cities for a reason. From this area, travelers can access the Sydney Harbour Bridge and stroll across – it’s about an hour each way. Helmed by acclaimed Australian chef Peter Gilmore, the restaurant serves the best of Australian produce and wine inside …

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6 years, 10 months ago

Vivid Sydney 2018: City celebrates 10 years of colorful festival

CNN

Sydney CNN — A decade ago, venturing into the central business district of Sydney on a chilly winter night was virtually unheard of. 32 Hundred Lighting/Vivid Sydney Vivid ideas: The festival also brings together the world's greatest minds, innovators and creatives for a program of public talks, workshops and debates. courtesy Vivid Sydney Sydney marks 10 years of colorful Vivid …

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7 years, 10 months ago

Climate change: Model predicts Australia to lose famous sites in new sea-level rise

ABC

Sydney's iconic Circular Quay and Botanic Gardens, Brisbane Airport, Melbourne's Docklands and Perth's Elizabeth Quay will all be underwater in dramatic new climate modelling. Major sites at risk NSW : Sydney International Airport, Circular Quay, Botanic Gardens : Sydney International Airport, Circular Quay, Botanic Gardens QLD : Brisbane Airport, Stradbroke Island, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast : Brisbane Airport, Stradbroke …

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8 years, 3 months ago

Eddie Obeid: The rise, reign and recession of NSW's most notorious political powerbroker

ABC

The sentencing of former Labor powerbroker Eddie Obeid is a day of reckoning for a man who once wielded his influence to build and destroy the careers of premiers and MPs in New South Wales. Key points: Eddie Obeid was renowned as a fearsome Labor kingmaker His business and political empires became entwined An ICAC finding of corruption lead to …

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9 years ago

Lindt Cafe manager Tori Johnson force to read words of Man Haron Monis during siege

Daily Mail

The inquest into the deadly Sydney siege has heard a triple-zero phone call made by Lindt Cafe manager Tori Johnson where he was told by a police dispatcher to 'hang on' as he read out a message while being held at gun point. The triple-zero call made to police where Lindt Cafe manager Tori Johnson was forced to relay the …

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10 years, 2 months ago

Sydney travel tips: Where to go and what to see in 48 hours

The Independent

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The 110-year-old building at 140-142 Cumberland Street in the historic Rocks district that houses the Sydney Harbour Bed and Breakfast …

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11 years, 4 months ago

Joe Tripodi admits knowing of Obeid 'interest' in cafe leases, ICAC told

ABC

In a reversal of his previous evidence to the Independent Commission Against Corruption, former New South Wales Labor minister Joe Tripodi has admitted he knew his colleague Eddie Obeid "had an interest" in cafe leases at Sydney's Circular Quay. But after voluntarily returning today to correct his evidence, he has admitted he did tell former staff member Lynn Ashpole he …

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11 years, 4 months ago

Obeid 'screamed at minister' over Circular Quay cafe leases, ICAC told

ABC

A corruption inquiry has heard that former New South Wales Labor minister Eddie Obeid screamed and shouted when his colleague Carl Scully refused to renew a retail lease at Circular Quay. Mr Scully, a former ports minister, said he was gobsmacked and astonished when Mr Obeid approached him to extend a retail lease on government-owned land. The former ports minister …

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11 years, 6 months ago

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