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Janine Preston

Janine Preston is a Sydney-based journalist and Senior Local Reporter for sydneyinfo.net.au, known for her direct, no-frills reporting style and strong civic focus. A lifelong Sydneysider, Her work centres on travel & lifestyle, economy, and the environment.

Earlier in her career, she worked with Next Media, where she developed a sharp editorial instinct and a passion for stories that matter to the local community. She later stepped away from the newsroom for an extended hiatus, embarking on a multi-year backpacking journey across four continents. Returning to Sydney, she is now starting family life with a side of writing.

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Parramatta Suburb Guide – Sydney’s Second CBD, History, Culture & Urban Living

Quick Facts: Parramatta SuburbParramatta LGACity of Parramatta Council RegionWestern Sydney Distance from CBDApproximately 24 km west Train LinesT1 Western, T5 Cumberland, T6 Carlingford (Light Rail) CharacterMajor commercial centre, deep colonial history, multicultural hub Known ForOld Government House (UNESCO), Parramatta Park, CommBank Stadium, Western Sydney’s CBD Where Is Parramatta? Parramatta sits at the geographic heart of […]

Rhodes Suburb Guide – Canada Bay Waterfront Living & Local Life

Rhodes is a waterfront peninsula suburb in Canada Bay LGA, 16 km west of Sydney CBD, known for its modern apartment precincts, Parramatta River foreshore trails, and strong rail links on the T1 line. This guide covers the property market, lifestyle, transport, schools, and key attractions.

Hornsby Suburb Guide – Northern Sydney Bushland Living, Transport & Community

Quick Facts: Hornsby SuburbHornsby LGAHornsby Shire Council RegionNorthern Sydney Distance from CBDApproximately 25 km north Train LinesT1 North Shore, T9 Northern, T1 Western (via Strathfield) CharacterBushland town centre, major rail hub, family-friendly Known ForWestfield Hornsby, Berowra Valley National Park, multicultural dining Where Is Hornsby? Hornsby sits at the northern edge of metropolitan Sydney, roughly 25 […]

Randwick Suburb Guide – University Life, Racing & Eastern Suburbs Living

Randwick sits about six kilometres south-east of the Sydney CBD, occupying one of the most recognisable patches of the Eastern Suburbs. It is the kind of suburb that wears several identities at once: a serious university town anchored by UNSW Sydney, a prestige racing destination built around the Royal Randwick Racecourse, a hospital precinct anchored […]

Great Western Highway Speed Cut to 70km/h

A 70km/h limit on an 8.1km stretch of the Great Western Highway begins 23 July, adding under a minute to journeys but improving safety for cyclists and wet-weather driving.

First public transport to new Western Sydney airport starts 5 July

From 5 July, electric buses link Penrith, Liverpool and Campbelltown to Western Sydney International Airport, the first direct public transport links to the precinct.

Free Winter School Holiday Crafts at Darling Harbour 2026

Free drop-in craft workshops at Darling Harbour let kids make snowmen, snowflakes, slime and snow globes on 4–5 July 2026, with no bookings required.

Free NAIDOC Week Open Day at Maritime Museum July 5

The Australian National Maritime Museum opens free on Sunday 5 July 2026 for NAIDOC Week, with a Welcome to Country, dance, art, music and hands-on workshops. All drop-in, no bookings required.

Northern Beaches bus real-time tracking to go dark from 18 June

Northern Beaches bus real-time tracking will be unavailable for two weeks from 18 June due to industrial action. Commuters should check Transport for NSW and allow extra travel time.

Dee Why Community Garden Approved After 145 Submissions

Northern Beaches Council has endorsed a 300sqm community garden at Arthur Reserve, Dee Why, after 145 public submissions showed strong support for a space to grow food and connections.

Free NAIDOC Week author talk and kids’ activities at Hornsby Library

Hornsby Library hosts free NAIDOC Week events: historian Stephen Gapps talks Frontier Wars on 8 July, and a drop-in children’s session on 9 July.

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Manly Nature, Ritual and Night Sky: Three Free MAG&M Exhibitions

Three free exhibitions at Manly Art Gallery & Museum from 12 June celebrate Palm Beach’s dark-sky status, ritual art, and nature photography.

Resident Demands Shadow Diagrams for Bondi Junction Master Plan

A Bondi Junction resident has called on Waverley Council to release shadow diagrams and 3D models of its draft Master Plan, as the 3,000-home proposal goes on exhibition until 24 June.

Moods, Moments, Memories: AWI 102nd Exhibition Opens

AWI’s 102nd exhibition ‘Moods, Moments, Memories’ opens at Royal Botanic Garden Sydney 13–28 June, featuring Australian and international watercolourists.

Route 52 returns: 24/7 bus link from Parramatta to CBD

The new Route 52 24/7 bus service from Parramatta to the Sydney CBD launches 21 June 2026, restoring a direct limited-stop link after a community campaign.

Blacktown Council releases first $1 billion draft budget

Blacktown City Council has released its draft 2026/27 budget, the first to top $1 billion, with $292 million for capital works and a proposed 15% rate rise for many residents.

Wynne Avenue shut for nine months as bridge build begins

Wynne Avenue in Burwood is closed to vehicles until early 2027 for construction of the Eleventh Road rail bridge. Pedestrian access is maintained and detours are signposted.

Four-gallery bus tour from Art Gallery NSW launches July 3

The Art Gallery of NSW is running a 3-hour bus tour on 3 July 2026 visiting four commercial galleries in Surry Hills, Waterloo and Zetland. Tickets $50 members, $65 non-members. Bookings essential.

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Pool Hoists Out, Ramps In at North Sydney Olympic Pool Ahead of August Opening

North Sydney Olympic Pool will reopen on 7 August 2026 with ramp access replacing hoists, part of a $122M redevelopment that adds accessible change rooms and lifts to the heritage complex.

The Sydney Metro Western Sydney Airport line

Everything you need to know about the Sydney Metro Western Sydney Airport line: where it goes, what riding it will feel like, and the honest truth about when it opens. Spoiler: not with the airport. Picture the platform. Screen doors slide open in perfect sync with a train that has no driver’s cab up front, […]