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Progress on New Speedway Racing Ahead
Construction on the new Sydney International Speedway has passed the half way point and is on track to be operational by the start of the 2021 racing season.
Minister for Sport Natalie Ward and Minister for Transport Andrew Constance today inspected construction at the Eastern Creek site.
“This is an exciting and revolutionary addition to motorsport in Sydney which will bring in interstate and overseas competitors, crews and spectators, delivering a boost to our economy,” Mrs Ward said.
“Motorsport fans can look forward to more world-class motor racing in Western Sydney with the new speedway on track to be operational for the 2021 racing season.”
Byelection humiliation a coal, hard lesson for Labor
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In the wake of Laborâs calamitous showing in the Upper Hunter byelection, youâd think Joel Fitzgibbon would be keeping a low profile (âFresh internal stoush for ALP over pro-coal visionâ, May 24). After all, NSW Labor followed his prescription for success â full-throated support for coal â and it spectacularly backfired. But no, heâs doing the rounds, still urging Labor to âwake up to itselfâ, back fossil fuels and ignore the need for a transition plan. Letâs not forget this is a seat Labor has never won. The eight-point fall in its primary vote appears to have come mainly from the loss of progressive voters, who moved to the independent Kirsty OâConnell, the only candidate advocating a move away from coal. Labor
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Sydney Dragway ready for racing
Racers at Sydney Dragway are set for their best performances with resurfacing works officially opened today.
Minister for Sport Geoff Lee said the new international standard surface forms part of the NSW Government’s $33 million upgrade of facilities at Sydney Motorsport Park.
“The NSW Government is committed to providing high quality and safe motorsport facilities for the drag racing community,” Mr Lee said.
“This upgrade replaces the previous 15 year-old surface and provides a world class surface for racers of all levels.”
“These upgrades will deliver an outstanding event experience for motor racing competitors and fans alike.”
Parramatta Park is World Heritage-listed for its various convict-built cottages and other buildings and importance to early Australian settlement history. Old Government House, county home of the first 10 governors of NSW, is Australia s oldest remaining public building and houses a top collection of colonial furniture.
3. … and Australia s oldest intact European building
Elizabeth Farm in Rosehill was built in 1793 and is now surrounded by a recreated 1830s garden. John and Elizabeth Macarthur s home played a key role in the early development of NSW. You can wander around the homestead at will, as no velvet ropes constrain your curiosity.
4. You can still hit the waves