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Bradfield on a knife's edge: Less than 500 votes between Liberal and Independent candidates

Bradfield on a knife's edge: Less than 500 votes between Liberal and Independent candidates

As of Tuesday morning the race was down to less than 500 votes.

Huw Bradshaw
Many in the Northern Suburbs are voting with their children in mind. So what do educators say they need most?

Many in the Northern Suburbs are voting with their children in mind. So what do educators say they need most?

The Lorikeet spoke to Nina Isho, an early childhood educator and supervisor of a community-based preschool located in the Forest District.

Huw Bradshaw
Election 2025Election 2025
Moving out “practically impossible”: Four young North Shore men on what’s shaping their voting choices

Moving out “practically impossible”: Four young North Shore men on what’s shaping their voting choices

“I guess that my ideal Prime Minister is just: seems like a good bloke, or good woman.”

Melissa Mantle
Election 2025Election 2025
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Independent candidate for Bradfield Andy Yin explains his preferences

Independent candidate for Bradfield Andy Yin explains his preferences

The outspoken politician is "sending a message" by encouraging his supporters to place the Labor Party second at the ballot box.

Melissa Mantle
Election 2025Election 2025
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A Liberal voter on why he's championing Scott Yung in Bennelong

A Liberal voter on why he's championing Scott Yung in Bennelong

The recently retired pharmacist has volunteered for the Liberal candidate's campaign due to its enthusiasm and passion as well as "justice" for his profession.

Melissa Mantle
Coalition and Labor lose ground as voters look elsewhere

Coalition and Labor lose ground as voters look elsewhere

New polling suggests the gap between the Coalition and Labor narrowing in the final days before the election, as support for minor parties and Independents surges.

Archie Milligan
Local NewsLocal News
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"Letting go of this space is genuinely difficult”: Green Gourmet to close after 27 years to make way for St Leonards high-rise

"Letting go of this space is genuinely difficult”: Green Gourmet to close after 27 years to make way for St Leonards high-rise

The restaurant will be open every day until May 24.

Melissa Mantle
Ku-Ring-GaiKu-Ring-Gai
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“It’s inspiring us to be something greater than just consumers”: Inside the Gordon church wrestling with the North Shore's big issues

“It’s inspiring us to be something greater than just consumers”: Inside the Gordon church wrestling with the North Shore's big issues

Karen Mitchell-Lambert, minister at Gordon-Pymble’s Uniting Church, talks about embracing LGBTIQ members, connecting to something greater than ourselves, and the challenges in holding a diverse group of people together.

Melissa Mantle
May gig guide: the best live music events on the North Shore this month

May gig guide: the best live music events on the North Shore this month

As we move into late-autumn and out of an intense election season, the North Shore Lorikeet is here to provide your gig guide for the month. Be sure to check out these music events this month with friends or family.

Huw Bradshaw
Food & DrinkFood & Drink
The small Taiwanese restaurant that might just be one of Artarmon's best kept secrets

The small Taiwanese restaurant that might just be one of Artarmon's best kept secrets

For just over $20, help yourself to some smoked chicken and rice – or try anything from the menu, all reasonably priced.

Brad Esposito
Do either of the major parties' housing policies actually make sense?

Do either of the major parties' housing policies actually make sense?

It's clear the big two don't care if the experts think their policies are dumb.

Archie Milligan
Election 2025Election 2025
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Bradfield and Berowra among most unaffordable electorates to buy a home in Australia: Here's what your candidates want to do about that.

Bradfield and Berowra among most unaffordable electorates to buy a home in Australia: Here's what your candidates want to do about that.

In the electorates where the inflation of housing prices in Australia is most evident, what have the candidates for this election said they will do about housing affordability?

Huw Bradshaw
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