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Knives out at North Sydney: Councillors determine new path forward after 87% rate rise rejection

Knives out at North Sydney: Councillors determine new path forward after 87% rate rise rejection

In the midst of tit-for-tat remarks, re-budgeting and service cuts, North Sydney councillors grappled with their rejection by IPART.

Huw Bradshaw
Crows NestCrows Nest
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
Local NewsLocal News
North Shore T1 line revealed as least punctual train line in Sydney

North Shore T1 line revealed as least punctual train line in Sydney

The performance report reveals that more than one in five trains along the North Shore line ran late in the 2025 financial year.

Huw Bradshaw
Lane CoveLane Cove
"Sitting in their cars freezing" Lane Cove council to put $5000 dollars towards winter homelessness support

"Sitting in their cars freezing" Lane Cove council to put $5000 dollars towards winter homelessness support

The motion, put forward on Friday evening, put a small budget surplus toward supporting “the purchase and distribution of essential winter items.”

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
Food & DrinkFood & Drink
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All the markets on this week in the North Shore

All the markets on this week in the North Shore

The North Shore Lorikeet's list of the best markets on this week in the North Shore.

Huw Bradshaw
Food & DrinkFood & Drink
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The small restaurant bringing quality Persian cuisine to the heart of Willoughby

The small restaurant bringing quality Persian cuisine to the heart of Willoughby

Though slightly on the pricier side, this restaurant is worth it when you factor in the incredible service and atmosphere.

Huw Bradshaw
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“An utter, abject defeat”: Norman Griffiths Oval left in construction limbo after contract termination

“An utter, abject defeat”: Norman Griffiths Oval left in construction limbo after contract termination

While a game of finger pointing between Ku-ring-gai council and contractors has commenced, the future of the site remains uncertain.

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
CultureCulture
“Independent theatre is where the spark is”: Meet the veteran director behind Kirribilli’s Ensemble Theatre

“Independent theatre is where the spark is”: Meet the veteran director behind Kirribilli’s Ensemble Theatre

Ensemble’s Artistic Director Mark Kilmurry on Harold Pinter, what makes a good theatre experience, post-Covid audiences, and why the north shore needs to back its artists.

Melissa Mantle
North SydneyNorth Sydney
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New South Wales joins VIC, ACT in banning no-grounds evictions

New South Wales joins VIC, ACT in banning no-grounds evictions

Areas with high percentages of renters, such as the North Sydney LGA, will be particularly impacted by the reforms.

Huw Bradshaw
North SydneyNorth Sydney
North Sydney Council proposes Cycling Super Highways along Pacific Highway, Military Road

North Sydney Council proposes Cycling Super Highways along Pacific Highway, Military Road

The plans, aimed to be completed by 2045, seeks to quadruple the number of cyclists in the area.

Huw Bradshaw
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