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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
Food & DrinkFood & Drink
Trying the Tiramisu stall Chatswood residents are queuing up the street for

Trying the Tiramisu stall Chatswood residents are queuing up the street for

While we were served a decently-portioned slice at Flybee Tiramisu, the dessert may not have a strong enough coffee flavour to satisfy tiramisu enthusiasts.

Huw Bradshaw
SportSport
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
Election 2025Election 2025
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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
PoliticsPolitics
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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
Crows NestCrows Nest
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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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