Speaking to the Lorikeet, Annata owner and general manager John Bligh expressed frustration at a rental economy that made it harder and harder for small businesses to compete with franchises and fast food chains.
Crows Nest
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This year, North Sydney Council will be charging $50 for access to Blues Point during New Years Eve celebrations.
North Sydney
The changes proposed by the Reserve Bank of Australia, according to one North Sydney cafe owner “would benefit both the business owner and the customer.”
Politics
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.
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.
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.
Food & Drink
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.
Ku-ring-gai
We spoke to a leading marine biologist about whether a toxic algal bloom event is foreseeable in Sydney waters
Environment
For Hornsby Shire residents interested in sprucing up their garden — while also protecting biodiversity — the annual native plant giveaway has opened for bookings.
