Sydney morning briefing

Sydney hospitals in report card as NSW election looms

Good morning, Sydney. Clear and crisp at 10 degrees, so here is what's on Wednesday's radar.

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10C, Mostly clear

Revealed: The Sydney hospital where one in 10 patients wait more than 43 hours for a bed
NSW Health's quarterly report card is out, revealing one in 10 patients at one Sydney hospital wait more than 43 hours for a bed. The data shows how your local hospital compared.
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Treasurer Daniel Mookhey reveals key election battleground for Labor
Treasurer Daniel Mookhey has revealed the key battleground for Labor at the NSW election next March, as the party seeks voter support for its 'common sense' economic strategy.
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ASX eyes gains, Wall Street drifts lower; Oil hovers near $US100
The ASX is eyeing gains while Wall Street has declined on its return to trading from a three-day weekend, and oil hovers near $US100 a barrel.
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Why Australian classrooms are among the world’s most disruptive
Australian classrooms are among the world's most disruptive, with students reporting a less positive 'disciplinary climate' compared to 67 countries in the latest PISA survey, driven by noise, disorder and digital distraction.
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