Sydney to build 340 apartments on disused WestConnex motorway land

NSW will convert disused WestConnex land in Haberfield into 340 homes. About 30 per cent will be social housing.

Why it mattersTurns unused government land into housing to help tackle Sydney's shortage. Adds affordable homes for low-income workers including teachers, nurses and police.

AustraliaInner west Sydney residents gain access to new apartments including social housing; government repurposes taxpayer-owned land efficiently.

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SMH columnist Peter FitzSimons testified that an alleged victim told him of unwanted physical contact by Alan Jones over multiple years.

Why it mattersHigh-profile court cases involving serious criminal allegations affect the accused, accusers, and the public understanding of how the justice system handles such claims.