Sydney’s second airport is nearly built. But will the airlines and people come?

Victoria’s Avalon has struggled to take wing, but some project Sydney’s new 24-hour, high-tech airport will one day match Heathrow for passenger numbersGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIt has been talked about for decades, and a year and a half out from its opening, Western Sydney International is looking more and more like an airport.This week, press gathered to mark the completion of its runway.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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