Huw Bradshaw

Huw Bradshaw is a writer and journalist based in St Leonards, Sydney. He is interested in Sidney Nolan, short soup, Coopers Green, Argentinian movies and Argentinian books.

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CCTV to monitor Balmoral Beach, as Port Jackson figs attacked again

A North Shore council will spend $125,000.

Environment

The Stoned Crow to shut doors after decades of boozing

The owner said the landlord had chosen not to renew their lease.

Crows Nest

Newsletter: A damn fine banh mi

Plus: panels, pickleball and "poor-doors"

Mosman moves to ban “poor-doors” and scrap 15 year limit on affordable housing

The new policy will seek to prioritise quality over quantity.

Housing

What will Cammeray Park look like when the Harbour Tunnel is done?

The recreation area will feature a five-a-side synthetic football pitch.

North Sydney

WATCH: A contender for best North Shore banh mi?

We spoke to Irvin, the owner of S'Bread House in Lane Cove

Food & Drink

Could North Shore apartments get balcony solar like Germany or the UK?

While there are multiple hurdles to legalisation, experts say the technology could take off in Australia with the right framework.

Energy

Newsletter: Where is the "Flat Rock"?

Plus: Another heritage report for Ryde, hope for Kelly's Place and a ferry strike.

Closures on Kissing Point Road after truck takes out power pole

Ausgrid expects to finish up work at 7:30 tonight.

Ku-ring-gai

Sydney ferry workers to strike over wage increase

Services will pause from 9am to 2pm.

WATCH: The history of the "Flat Rock"

Flat Rock Creek runs through the suburbs of Artarmon, Willoughby and Cammeray. Where is its namesake?

Will the state government save Kelly’s Place?

Planning Minister Paul Scully said the state would propose a design retaining a childcare centre.

Crows Nest

Ryde Mayor delays TG Millner Field development with yet another attempt at heritage listing

A report ordered by council in 2019 found the field held “little historical significance”.

Ryde

Newsletter: O Brethren, where art thou?

Plus: Bike lanes, more road sell-offs and bush summits

Nicolette Boele argues Australia’s massive superfunds could help drive our energy transition

Can Australia build renewable energy without relying on tax breaks for foreign companies?

Energy

With no price in sight, North Sydney moves to sell more road to private schools

While residents can give feedback on the sale, the question of “how much” remains unanswered.

North Sydney

Bennelong MP declares “more questions than answers” as Plymouth Brethren leader fronts inquiry

Jerome Laxale is currently leading an inquiry into the 2025 election, with the evangelical Christian sect under the microscope last week.

Politics

Newsletter: St Leonards' one billion dollar data centre

Plus: NSW Liberals' housing policy and charges dismissed against Ku-ring-gai councillor

In quest for more bike lanes, North Shore councils struggle to maintain parking

A balancing act between the needs of motorists and cyclists is occurring across the region.

Willoughby

Testing time for Cedric Spencer as appointments booked with GP, psychologist and specialists

Charges against the Ku-ring-gai councillor were dropped - with conditions attached - but the Office of Local Government is seeking advice on the ruling’s implications.

Ku-ring-gai

One billion dollar data centre proposed for St Leonards

81 megawatts, five-storeys, 1.5 hectares, 50 jobs: here are all the details.

Willoughby

Collapsed 70-year-old pipe named culprit in Kirribilli sewage debacle

After four stinking weeks, Broughton Street is dry.

North Sydney

What is the NSW Liberals' housing policy, and how would it impact the North Shore?

Sloane’s new planning scheme indicates a softer approach toward local councils.

Politics

Newsletter: Would you compost yourself?

Plus: a new pub for Crows Nest, the warship in the Hawkesbury and snake oil salesmen

Family-friendly events on the North Shore this September

Bug hunting, a fauna fair and French markets.

Guides

Huw Bradshaw

CCTV to monitor Balmoral Beach, as Port Jackson figs attacked again

The Stoned Crow to shut doors after decades of boozing

Newsletter: A damn fine banh mi

Mosman moves to ban “poor-doors” and scrap 15 year limit on affordable housing

What will Cammeray Park look like when the Harbour Tunnel is done?

WATCH: A contender for best North Shore banh mi?

Could North Shore apartments get balcony solar like Germany or the UK?

Newsletter: Where is the "Flat Rock"?

Closures on Kissing Point Road after truck takes out power pole

Sydney ferry workers to strike over wage increase

WATCH: The history of the "Flat Rock"

Will the state government save Kelly’s Place?

Ryde Mayor delays TG Millner Field development with yet another attempt at heritage listing

Newsletter: O Brethren, where art thou?

Nicolette Boele argues Australia’s massive superfunds could help drive our energy transition

With no price in sight, North Sydney moves to sell more road to private schools

Bennelong MP declares “more questions than answers” as Plymouth Brethren leader fronts inquiry

Newsletter: St Leonards' one billion dollar data centre

In quest for more bike lanes, North Shore councils struggle to maintain parking

Testing time for Cedric Spencer as appointments booked with GP, psychologist and specialists

One billion dollar data centre proposed for St Leonards

Collapsed 70-year-old pipe named culprit in Kirribilli sewage debacle

What is the NSW Liberals' housing policy, and how would it impact the North Shore?

Newsletter: Would you compost yourself?

Family-friendly events on the North Shore this September

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