Australia's largest coal-fired power plant, Eraring power station near Newcastle, will continue operations until 2029, with its closure delayed by two years. The government and Origin Energy announced the extension following warnings that the electricity grid is not adequately prepared for the plant's closure. The decision affects the nation's energy transition timeline and grid stability concerns.

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Eraring power station closure delayed until 2029

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Western Sydney Airport will open in December with free bus services connecting passengers to St Mary's rail station, as the planned Metro link faces delays due to a cost dispute with contractors. The journey from Sydney CBD will take approximately 1 hour 45 minutes, combining train travel to St Mary's with a 45-minute bus connection. The M12 motorway linking Badgerys Creek to Sydney motorways will open in coming months, with 6,000 parking spaces available at the airport.

Free buses to replace delayed Western Sydney Airport Metro

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Blacktown Hospital is receiving 30 additional patient beds by the end of the year following a 7 News investigation that revealed multiple deaths and patients waiting for hours on emergency department floors. With 1,200 beds across New South Wales blocked by aged care patients, the state and federal governments are at odds over funding solutions, while doctors forecast a tripling of emergency department services in coming years. The Opposition is calling for immediate temporary bed solutions including transition lounges and partnerships with hotels.

Blacktown Hospital crisis prompts emergency bed expansion

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New South Wales Police have authorised an Australia Day protest in Sydney's Hyde Park, despite extending a broader ban on mass demonstrations for another 14 days following the Bondi terror attack. Up to 15,000 protesters are expected to march from Hyde Park to Victoria Park on 26 January, with more than 400 police officers assigned to monitor the event. Organisers had threatened to proceed with the rally regardless of police permission, prompting authorities to create specific exemptions for certain areas including Hyde Park.

Police approve Australia Day protest despite extended ban

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Eraring power station closure delayed until 2029

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