Construction of the Western Sydney Airport commenced yesterday as Prime Minister Scott Morrison turned the first sod at the Badgerys Creek site. But concerns still remain about managing noise from anti-airport protesters, as the protest paths have still been left undecided and omitted from planning documents. Members of the Residents
Exclusive footage obtained by the Mountain Babbler shows NSW Treasurer Dominic Perrottet retracting his preselection challenge against Ray Williams, Liberal member for Castle Hill. It is understood Williams, also the Minister for Multiculturalism, is pleased by the outcome and blew a salutory raspberry at Perrottet as he hurried back to
Dissatisfied with his federal colleagues claiming the title of 2018’s ‘top political suicide attempt’, NSW Treasurer Dominic Perrottet has launched a surprise attack on his cabinet colleague, Ray Williams. Sources close to the Babbler have revealed that the idea was formulated by Perrottet on a Friday afternoon boozing session with
At second morning tea yesterday, Blue Mountains City Council staff were treated to some of Australia’s juciest strawberries. But the joy soon turned to shock as shards of asbestos were discovered nestled within the fruit. “We sent a couple of apprentices out to get strawberries, next minute we’re pulling bits
A new road rule forcing NSW drivers to get out and push their vehicles when around stopped emergency vehicles has been met with safety concerns, but the state’s Roads Minister has told drivers to “man the f*** up”. The new law came into effect on September 1, confusing motorists who
