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The North Shore’s hottest real estate? A patch of grass on Saturday morning

The North Shore’s hottest real estate? A patch of grass on Saturday morning

As populations surge in the North Shore, sports fields are becoming increasingly scarce, as local government and sporting associations struggle to accommodate demand.

Huw Bradshaw
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“The question is, what are you going to stand for?” Zali Steggall on climate, Labor, and her third term in parliament.

“The question is, what are you going to stand for?” Zali Steggall on climate, Labor, and her third term in parliament.

With a diminished Greens presence in the 48th parliament, independent progressives like Steggall will be at the forefront of the struggle for climate justice, in which they will play a key role holding a Labor government to account.

Huw Bradshaw
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Crows Nest loses one of its most divisive restauranteers: Stuyvesant House set to close its doors

Crows Nest loses one of its most divisive restauranteers: Stuyvesant House set to close its doors

In perhaps our shortest interview yet, the Lorikeet asks restauranteer Rudi Dietz what he has taken away from half a century of service.

Huw Bradshaw
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McDonalds officially puts forward plans for 24/7 Crows Nest franchise

McDonalds officially puts forward plans for 24/7 Crows Nest franchise

The 24/7 franchise, opening at the top of Willoughby Road, follows other new franchises opened in North Sydney and Chatswood East.

Huw Bradshaw
EnvironmentEnvironment
Noticed more Bush Turkeys around? Here’s why.

Noticed more Bush Turkeys around? Here’s why.

We chatted with ecologist and researcher Ann Göth to answer the question: where are all these bush turkeys coming from?

Huw Bradshaw
Election 2025Election 2025
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Independent Nicolette Boele wins Bradfield by 26 votes

Independent Nicolette Boele wins Bradfield by 26 votes

The announcement comes after a tense few weeks post-election, with the count between Boele and Liberal candidate Gisele Kapterian winding down to ultra thin margins.

Brad Esposito

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PoliticsPolitics
What is AUKUS, and why is everybody talking about it?

What is AUKUS, and why is everybody talking about it?

The nuclear submarine agreement between Australia, the UK and the US is under fresh scrutiny: this time from Washington.

Huw Bradshaw
CultureCulture
75 years ago this Wahroonga house stunned the North Shore. Now it’s re-opened to visitors

75 years ago this Wahroonga house stunned the North Shore. Now it’s re-opened to visitors

It has been described as “one of the finest and purest examples of mid-century modern domestic architecture in Australia”.

Huw Bradshaw
CultureCulture
I’m in love with my bus: Meet the die-hard 144 fans who fostered a community out of a bus route

I’m in love with my bus: Meet the die-hard 144 fans who fostered a community out of a bus route

Some people fall in love with their car. These two fell in love with a bus.

Huw Bradshaw
Local NewsLocal News
Willoughby only North Shore Council to be spared waste fee spike

Willoughby only North Shore Council to be spared waste fee spike

Lane Cove LGA residents will be hit with a 13.6 percent increase.

Huw Bradshaw
Jerome Laxale spoke out about Australia's emissions reductions target. What does that mean?

Jerome Laxale spoke out about Australia's emissions reductions target. What does that mean?

We explain what it means for Laxale to speak up about emission targets at this moment in Australian politics.

Huw Bradshaw
CultureCulture
From Cannes to Cremorne: What can I still see at the Hayden Orpheum for the Sydney Film Festival?

From Cannes to Cremorne: What can I still see at the Hayden Orpheum for the Sydney Film Festival?

See the bigger picture (without crossing the bridge).

Melissa Mantle
WilloughbyWilloughby
Previously opposed Chatswood high rise development on exhibition again, with additional affordable housing

Previously opposed Chatswood high rise development on exhibition again, with additional affordable housing

“The Angophora” development has been deemed a state significant development to be determined by the NSW Planning Department.

Huw Bradshaw
What is the “Swiss cheese effect”, and why is Ku-ring-gai Council trying to stop it?

What is the “Swiss cheese effect”, and why is Ku-ring-gai Council trying to stop it?

From Roseville to Gordon, another 24,000 dwellings are required in the next 15 years. But where will they go?

Huw Bradshaw
WilloughbyWilloughby
Do you find this billboard distracting?

Do you find this billboard distracting?

Chatswood locals are concerned this digital billboard could prove a distraction for motorists.

Huw Bradshaw
Election 2025Election 2025
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Independent Nicolette Boele wins Bradfield by 26 votes

Independent Nicolette Boele wins Bradfield by 26 votes

The announcement comes after a tense few weeks post-election, with the count between Boele and Liberal candidate Gisele Kapterian winding down to ultra thin margins.

Brad Esposito
Ku-Ring-GaiKu-Ring-Gai
Company behind Norman Griffiths Oval upgrade responds to contract termination

Company behind Norman Griffiths Oval upgrade responds to contract termination

Turf One told the Lorikeet that “as works progressed, the scope was significantly impacted by evolving design changes and the absence of full community consensus...”.

Huw Bradshaw
PoliticsPolitics
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NSW Labor's 30% housing pledge meets a 5% reality in North Sydney

NSW Labor's 30% housing pledge meets a 5% reality in North Sydney

While many locals have protested this controversial new development for its height and location, it also represents a major backstep on NSW Labor affordable housing commitments.

Huw Bradshaw
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