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The best vegan restaurants in the North Shore

The best vegan restaurants in the North Shore

We hear that it can be difficult to find good vegan and vegetarian food in the North Shore. Here's a guide for some vego options around the north that we rate.

Huw Bradshaw
“Every citizen in this country needs to see this film”: Jazz Money’s lyrical documentary “WINHANGANHA” screens in North Sydney

“Every citizen in this country needs to see this film”: Jazz Money’s lyrical documentary “WINHANGANHA” screens in North Sydney

WINHANGANHA, directed by poet and director Jazz Money, was screened in North Sydney as part of the Gai-mariagal Festival. It is available to watch for free during NAIDOC week via streaming service DocPlay.

Melissa Mantle
GuidesGuides
July gig guide: the best live music events on the North Shore this month

July gig guide: the best live music events on the North Shore this month

It’s starting to get pretty bloody chilly as we venture into mid-winter, but that’s no reason to give up on having a fun time and hearing some good music.

Huw Bradshaw
GuidesGuides
What’s on for July in the North Shore

What’s on for July in the North Shore

Despite freezing winter winds, a lot, it seems.

Huw Bradshaw
EnvironmentEnvironment
This critically endangered species sits at the heart of the proposed Mona Vale Road Upgrade

This critically endangered species sits at the heart of the proposed Mona Vale Road Upgrade

While commuters may rejoice at the expansion of the often congested road, the path forward for the Grevillea caleyi — native to the area of Terrey Hills and Ingleside — remains uncertain.

Huw Bradshaw
PoliticsPolitics
“Retooling our economy”: Nicolette Boele on AUKUS, environmental law, and the future of Australia

“Retooling our economy”: Nicolette Boele on AUKUS, environmental law, and the future of Australia

We sat down and had a chat with the first independent member for Bradfield, Nicolette Boele, about what she has in plan for her first term of parliament.

Huw Bradshaw

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Food & DrinkFood & Drink
The best vegan restaurants in the North Shore

The best vegan restaurants in the North Shore

We hear that it can be difficult to find good vegan and vegetarian food in the North Shore. Here's a guide for some vego options around the north that we rate.

Huw Bradshaw
“Every citizen in this country needs to see this film”: Jazz Money’s lyrical documentary “WINHANGANHA” screens in North Sydney

“Every citizen in this country needs to see this film”: Jazz Money’s lyrical documentary “WINHANGANHA” screens in North Sydney

WINHANGANHA, directed by poet and director Jazz Money, was screened in North Sydney as part of the Gai-mariagal Festival. It is available to watch for free during NAIDOC week via streaming service DocPlay.

Melissa Mantle
GuidesGuides
July gig guide: the best live music events on the North Shore this month

July gig guide: the best live music events on the North Shore this month

It’s starting to get pretty bloody chilly as we venture into mid-winter, but that’s no reason to give up on having a fun time and hearing some good music.

Huw Bradshaw
Crows NestCrows Nest
Extra cars, more frequent services needed to support Crows Nest Metro station

Extra cars, more frequent services needed to support Crows Nest Metro station

Willoughby MP Tim James has urged the NSW Government to increase the capacity of Metro services before “the system reaches breaking point.”

Huw Bradshaw
GuidesGuides
What’s on for July in the North Shore

What’s on for July in the North Shore

Despite freezing winter winds, a lot, it seems.

Huw Bradshaw
WilloughbyWilloughby
Willoughby Council drops controversial fee hike after Chatswood Market vendors speak out

Willoughby Council drops controversial fee hike after Chatswood Market vendors speak out

Following outcry from stallholders, Willoughby Council has made the decision to lower its fee hike from 60 to 15 percent.

Huw Bradshaw
North SydneyNorth Sydney
North Sydney Councillors vote to receive maximum paycheck ... but how much is that, exactly?

North Sydney Councillors vote to receive maximum paycheck ... but how much is that, exactly?

Despite the odious optics of increasing one's own pay, it is possible many North Sydney Councillors will still be paid below the national minimum wage.

Huw Bradshaw
EnvironmentEnvironment
This critically endangered species sits at the heart of the proposed Mona Vale Road Upgrade

This critically endangered species sits at the heart of the proposed Mona Vale Road Upgrade

While commuters may rejoice at the expansion of the often congested road, the path forward for the Grevillea caleyi — native to the area of Terrey Hills and Ingleside — remains uncertain.

Huw Bradshaw
EnvironmentEnvironment
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Willoughby Council wants you to ditch this plant

Willoughby Council wants you to ditch this plant

Willoughby Council has called for local residents and organisations to avoid use of Spanish Moss, or Old Man’s Beard, warning of the harm the weed can cause native flora.

Huw Bradshaw
Food & DrinkFood & Drink
El Jannah gets hot start in Lindfield as it expands on north shore

El Jannah gets hot start in Lindfield as it expands on north shore

Charcoal Chicken franchise El Jannah has expanded its territory deep into the north shore, with its latest Lindfield store opening its doors last Saturday.

Jean-Paul Pelosi
PoliticsPolitics
“Retooling our economy”: Nicolette Boele on AUKUS, environmental law, and the future of Australia

“Retooling our economy”: Nicolette Boele on AUKUS, environmental law, and the future of Australia

We sat down and had a chat with the first independent member for Bradfield, Nicolette Boele, about what she has in plan for her first term of parliament.

Huw Bradshaw
If you don’t bend, you break: Sydney to receive 50 new ‘bendy’ buses

If you don’t bend, you break: Sydney to receive 50 new ‘bendy’ buses

This addition to Sydney's bus fleet will help address capacity shortages along North Shore and Northern Beaches routes.

Huw Bradshaw
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