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Hi so I was caught by transport officers with an expired student card where the expiry was marked with pen and was noted to have been “tampered with” but I’ve finished uni end of 2024 so I’m wondering what the fine would be around if I get it or if it’s a criminal offence as it has been tampered with- they’ve taken a photo of my drivers license and the tampered student card. I know this is my fault for using an expired card but would like some advice thank you

I js seen the blue goose go past (didn’t capture a pic) but was heading towards st Mary’s from bmt

Anyone know why?

I was on the light rail the other day when ticket inspectors got on and they caught someone who hadn't tapped on.

Overheard the inspectors having a bit of a go at this person and they said if someone is caught without a valid ticket 6 times then they will be banned from using public transport.

Has anyone ever heard of this or know someone who has been banned from public transport?

I was under the impression that you could keep your physical card and that this was just an extra option; but when I linked my card I was met with this text:

“You have until the 20/06/2026 to choose to keep using your Opal card or switch to your contactless card ending [last few digits]. Your concession stay the same. If you wish to continue using your Opal card, unlink your contactless payment card.”

*btw the slight grammatical errors were in the original message lmfao, nice one TfNSW🤦‍♂️

I’m a bit disappointed as I was hoping to keep a physical card as a backup in case my phone died or something. Can someone explain why it’s like this? I feel like I should’ve expected this but just unsure on the exact reasoning as to why.

You also still have to bring your ID or concession card around with you if you’re using your phone to pay for some reason. Like I understand with the physical opal as you can just steal that but why is thing for a phone?

Make sure you turn off auto top-up and use all the balance on your card otherwise that cash will be lost forever.

Edit, steps to getting a refund:

1. Go to https://transportnsw.info/tickets-fares/opal/manage-your-card/opal-refunds-fare-adjustments, download the pdf and print page 13

2. Fill out your opal card and bank details on the form

3. Go buy stamps for the first time in years

4. Find a postbox that a: hasn’t been removed by auspost, b: auspost still checks (not posted online - ask your elderly neighbour, trust me they’ll know), and c: isn’t being used as a bin

5. Mail your card and the form to Opal Customer Care

6. Wait a month

7. Profit

I feel like an online form or even calling customer service would be easier for most people but thats not an option because of course its not. NSW really is stuck in the noughties.

Is it that difficult to stay quiet?

Bankstown Airport would be redeveloped into a mini-city of 30,000 homes under radical plans being explored by airport operator Aware Super, which has discussed the idea with relevant governments.

The proposal would involve extending the Bankstown metro line – which is due to open later this year – by at least one stop to service the area now occupied by the airport.
The site of Bankstown Airport.Google Maps
Some senior figures in the NSW government are aware of and actively supporting the idea.

The government is looking for options for more housing density after its plan to convert the Rosehill Racecourse to a mini-city of 25,000 homes was scuttled by Australian Turf Club members last year.

The federal government, which owns the land, confirmed it was aware of the idea but played it down, stressing Bankstown Airport still plays an important role in aviation, and noting the current master plan does not allow residential development.

Two state government sources, speaking on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorised to speak freely, said they had seen an artist’s impression of the redeveloped site, although they would not provide the illustration, and neither would Aware Super.

Other sources outside government said they were aware of the idea, but were uncertain as to how advanced it was. No unsolicited proposal has been submitted to the state government.

Aware Super chief executive Deanne Stewart would not answer calls, but a spokeswoman did not deny the idea was being explored, and said the fund was committed to continuing the site’s development.

Even a large-scale residential project of 30,000 homes would not necessarily require the entire airport to be redeveloped. The airport’s total size exceeds 300 hectares, or five times the size of Rosehill Racecourse, which was slated for 25,000 homes under the Australian Turf Club’s now-extinguished plans.

The opening of Western Sydney Airport later this year potentially reduces the necessity of Bankstown Airport, according to proponents of the proposal, by providing an alternative location for charter flights, emergency services, flight training and the other predominant uses of Bankstown.

However, moving emergency service flights – which need to operate at a moment’s notice – to Western Sydney Airport could impact commercial and freight operation flight paths and schedules. Moving operations outside the metropolitan area would also prolong emergency response times.

specifically berowra, mt. colah, mt. ku ring gai, asquith, hornsby, waitara and wahroonga

From 10am Wednesday 20 May, all passengers eligible for Concession Opal fares will be able to register to tap on and tap off with their credit card, debit card or linked digital device and still pay their discounted concession fare. 

Eligible passengers will need to sign up to Transport Connect, and link a credit or debit card of choice to their travel concession to enjoy discounted fares with their card or device of choice.

Premier Chris Minns should ignore Treasury bean counters and fast-track a $3bn extension to Sydney’s light rail network that would unlock 50,000 homes and help future-proof the city, industry experts say.

Under a proposal floated by Business Sydney, 8.5km would be added to the existing southeast corridor, incorporating 13 new stops and stretching the light rail route from Kingsford to La Perouse along the Anzac Pde median strip.

In a report prepared by the advocacy group, the initiative is pitched as part-solution to the housing crisis by creating substantial development opportunities, while also delivering a rail commute option to the area.

Former transport minister David Elliott and renowned “city shaper” Tim Williams, who was instrumental in delivering several ground-breaking mass-transit projects in the UK, are on board with the proposal.

But both warned bureaucrats will likely want to derail the plan.

“Treasury is the enemy of civilisation everywhere,” Dr Williams said, detailing frustrations he faced in Britain.

“Every one of the projects I put up as an exemplar (and eventually had approved in the UK), they opposed. They were wrong, wrong, wrong and wrong.”

Those projects included a $7bn Jubilee line extension on the London Underground – completed in 1999 – that drove regeneration of the city’s Docklands area.

Dr Williams worked for the Tim Blair and Boris Johnson governments, moved to Australia, was appointed Committee for Sydney CEO, and is now cities lead for international architecture firm Grimshaw.

He said the southeast light rail extension proposal was “not intimidating, and highly doable”.

“Sydney needs to maximise housing and jobs in well-connected, sustainable precincts, without raising congestion on the roads,” he added.

“Sometimes the things we want to do are crazy. You need tremendous eyesight to see them on the far horizon. But this is on our doorstep. It makes perfect sense.

“We are talking about a place transformation strategy … unlocking homes … no or minimal property acquisitions. This is opportunity hidden in plain sight.”

Mr Elliott said the southeast light rail extension, with an expected four-year timeline from approvals to completion, would require no digging or tunnelling and should be “relatively stress-free”.

“Treasury are always a problem,” he said. “But we can do this efficiently and effectively.

“I think Chris Minns has made a big mistake by putting the brakes on public works.

“He’s preoccupied with budget repair … and he wouldn’t have needed to do that if he hadn’t lifted the (NSW public sector wages) cap.”

Business Sydney executive director Paul Nicolaou added: “This is about vision and not losing nerve. More than 50,000 homes … that is transformational.

“We need to progress, not pause. Don’t ignore opportunities of this scale.”

A government spokesman said: “The government welcomes all ideas to deliver more housing in Sydney.”

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A few minor delays tonight, the station announcer is saying it's due to the rain and weather. However the official alert on the Opal app is saying "due to vandalism of trains at various locations"

I mean I guess you could say the rain has vandalised trains adding unwelcome water to the network? 🤣

Campbelltown station has a shopfront on the concourse was a book stall type of thing that sold drinks snacks and magazines. Had the same owners FOREVER. Covid came around and it was open on and off for awhile and around 2022 it closed and hasn't opened since.

Anyone know why? The station itself is dead throughout the day but busy in the morning and afternoon peaks anyone know what's up with said shop? If nobody's renting it why don't they rent it out again? The vending machines were cheaper always but sometimes I'd like to get a V energy or a redbull instead.

Well, there’s no Sydney ferry subreddit so thought i’d share this post with you guys of my map proposal. Comment what u think!

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