Good morning and welcome to the Morning Buzz for Wednesday, April 26. There’s a chance of a possible shower today, with tops of 21 degrees across the city.
Traffic Buzz
PRESTONS: There has been an accident involving a car and truck on the M7 near the M5 Motorway. Two southbound lanes are closed to traffic.
ROSEHILL: A truck breakdown is affecting traffic on James Ruse Drive, approaching Prospect Street. One northbound lane is closed. There are moderate traffic conditions in the area.
News Buzz
ANZAC DAY 2017: Greater Sydney residents turned out in droves on Tuesday to pay their respects on Anzac Day. Read more.
JOBS AT RISK: As many as 4500 more public service jobs could be cut if the Turnbull government continues its efficiency dividend push in next month's federal budget, the peak public service union has warned. Read more.
SIMPLE TYPO: A new MP could have escaped a police investigation for swearing an incorrect statutory declaration because of a simple typo. Read more.
LONG-TERM COMMITMENT: Malcolm Turnbull has flagged an Australian military presence in Iraq and Afghanistan for the foreseeable future, saying training of local forces needs to be "a long-term commitment". Read more.
‘DEMONSTRABLE FAILURE’: Work for the dole has been an expensive "demonstrable failure" that does nothing to lessen the nation's unemployment burden, one of Australia's biggest charities has said. Read more.
MINIMUM WAGE: The minimum wage for temporary work visa holders has not been revised to ensure it will keep up with inflation as part of federal government reforms to the visa system. Read more.
SCULPTURE RELOCATION: It's the controversial sculpture that has been given its trotting orders. The Origami Horses sculpture in the pedestrian mall adjoining West Ryde Plaza is set to be relocated after months of being barricaded. Read more.
DIGITAL RECORDS: Federal agencies are embracing digital records management and upgrading storage systems while helping to achieve significant overall savings, according to the National Archives of Australia. Read more.
GREATER TRANSPARENCY NEEDED: The aged-care watchdog has called for greater transparency from nursing-home providers about complaints and disputes. Read more.
Sports Buzz
PEARCE DELIVERS: It will go down as an Anzac Day classic. A Mitchell Pearce field goal in golden-point extra-time has given the Sydney Roosters a memorable 13-12 victory over St George Illawarra in their traditional Anzac Day clash on Tuesday. Read more.
POTENTIAL EELS LINK: Jarryd Hayne and Nathan Peats will need to take significant pay cuts if they are any chance of returning to Parramatta next season. The Gold Coast pair have been linked to a return to the blue and golds but are yet to make a call on their futures. Read more.
CRICKET DEBATE: Cricket Australia is facing a major revenue crisis after global investment bank UBS urged broadcast partner Nine to axe cricket coverage because the network is losing up to $40 million every year televising the sport. Read more.
RAIN WANTED: Most Sydneysiders are sick of the sight of rain but Hawkesbury trainer Jason Attard would like it to stick around for just one more week. Read more.
CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS: Sydney FC marquee striker Bobo is understood to be close to securing his future with the club, having agreed in principle to sign a new contract for next season. Read more.
MINOR MIRACLE REQUIRED: Western Sydney Wanderers captain Dimas Delgado says the players must take responsibility for their season's fate with the club requiring a minor miracle to progress past the Asian Champions League group stage and salvage their campaign. Read more.