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Is it time for private schools like Shore and Redlands to pay council rates?

Is it time for private schools like Shore and Redlands to pay council rates?

While small businesses and residents foot the bill for infrastructure and services provided by local government, Sydney’s elite educational institutions remain exempt. One North Shore mayor thinks that should change.

Huw Bradshaw
Steggall pushes for stronger workplace harrasment rules in Parliament

Steggall pushes for stronger workplace harrasment rules in Parliament

Despite admitting that members of parliament had indeed engaged in behaviour that could be understood as intimidation — in particular towards members of the crossbench — Labor voted against the amendment.

Huw Bradshaw
Food & DrinkFood & Drink
Dinner for $10 and under in Chatswood? It’s easier than you think.

Dinner for $10 and under in Chatswood? It’s easier than you think.

Noodles, skewers, tripe, burgers and dumplings: If you look hard enough, a meal for $10 or lower still exists. Here’s where you can find it in Chatswood.

Huw Bradshaw
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Have your say: Ku-ring-gai council seeking community feedback on potential rate hikes

Have your say: Ku-ring-gai council seeking community feedback on potential rate hikes

Residents of the local government area have four options to give feedback on, ranging from a standard 3 percent increase, to a 33 percent increase.

Huw Bradshaw
EnvironmentEnvironment
South Australia is being devastated right now by a toxic algal bloom. Could New South Wales be next to experience an environmental disaster?

South Australia is being devastated right now by a toxic algal bloom. Could New South Wales be next to experience an environmental disaster?

We spoke to a leading marine biologist about whether a toxic algal bloom event is foreseeable in Sydney waters

Huw Bradshaw
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Keen on growing more native flora in your backyard?

Keen on growing more native flora in your backyard?

For Hornsby Shire residents interested in sprucing up their garden — while also protecting biodiversity — the annual native plant giveaway has opened for bookings.

Huw Bradshaw
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“Constituents, not fossil fuel lobbyists”: Voices for Bennelong present open letter to Federal MP Jerome Laxale

“Constituents, not fossil fuel lobbyists”: Voices for Bennelong present open letter to Federal MP Jerome Laxale

The open letter, calling for stronger action from Labor on climate change and environmental law reform, has amassed over 300 signatures from the Bennelong community.

Huw Bradshaw
Food & DrinkFood & Drink
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Where to get Lunch in North Sydney under $15

Where to get Lunch in North Sydney under $15

You might feel stranded in the North Sydney CBD, caught between upmarket restaurants and $25 pub burgers. Have no fear: here’s your guide to an affordable lunch in North Sydney.

Huw Bradshaw
North SydneyNorth Sydney
Where does this unused track at Waverton station lead?

Where does this unused track at Waverton station lead?

You asked: we found out. Here's the story behind that unused track at Waverton station.

Huw Bradshaw
Election 2025Election 2025
Bradfield back in action after Liberal party launches legal battle

Bradfield back in action after Liberal party launches legal battle

Following Independent Nicolette Boele’s victory by 26 votes, Liberal candidate Gisele Kapterian has announced her intention to challenge the result in the Court of Disputed Returns.

Huw Bradshaw
WilloughbyWilloughby
Where is St Leonards station’s mystery platform?

Where is St Leonards station’s mystery platform?

Have you ever wondered why there is no platform one at St Leonards train station?

Huw Bradshaw
Food & DrinkFood & Drink
Last call, or a new start? North Shore karaoke bar The Pickled Possum up for sale

Last call, or a new start? North Shore karaoke bar The Pickled Possum up for sale

Late night revellers, karaoke tragics, and all other patrons of the Possum — young and old — wait with bated breath to see the fate of the North Shore institution.

Huw Bradshaw
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