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Do you find this billboard distracting?

Chatswood locals are concerned this digital billboard could prove a distraction for motorists.

Willoughby

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.

Election 2025

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...”.

Ku-ring-gai

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.

Politics

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.

Food & Drink

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.

Sport

“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.

Election 2025

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.

Politics

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.

Crows Nest