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Company behind Norman Griffiths Oval upgrade responds to contract termination
Jun 04, 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...”.

Huw Bradshaw
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 “An utter, abject defeat”: Norman Griffiths Oval left in construction limbo after contract termination
May 22, 2025

“An utter, abject defeat”: Norman Griffiths Oval left in construction limbo after contract termination

While a game of finger pointing between Ku-ring-gai council and contractors has commenced, the future of the site remains uncertain.

Huw Bradshaw
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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
Apr 30, 2025

“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
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Stop thinking “it won’t happen to me”: Firefighter veteran’s warning for North Shore residents
Mar 19, 2025

Stop thinking “it won’t happen to me”: Firefighter veteran’s warning for North Shore residents

Worsening weather conditions and a lack of hazard reduction burning have heightened the fire threat in the region, former Fire and Rescue Commissioner says

Melissa Mantle
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Can anything more be done to stop the North Shore’s tree vandalism crisis?
Jan 28, 2025

Can anything more be done to stop the North Shore’s tree vandalism crisis?

Without actually catching someone in the act, stopping people from poisoning or cutting down trees is hard to enforce.

Abigail Mayer
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The best places to value buy homes on the North Shore
Jan 03, 2025

The best places to value buy homes on the North Shore

Big homes, leafy apartments, and a private tennis court, if you can afford it. Sydney's north shore has no shortage of home-buying options. But where's the value?

Christine Lai
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Should North Shore homeowners be selling?
Dec 19, 2024

Should North Shore homeowners be selling?

Will home prices keep rising? Is it a buyer’s market? Or is now the right time to sell?

Christine Lai
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The North Shore collective working to ignite the music scene
Dec 02, 2024

The North Shore collective working to ignite the music scene

In 2023, Bugalugs Collective launched the Hornsby High Music Festival to showcase local musicians. Two years later, it's still about getting seen.

Dan Bragg, +1
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How North Turramurra artist Suzanne Lane captures the North Shore's bushland
Nov 29, 2024

How North Turramurra artist Suzanne Lane captures the North Shore's bushland

The Lorikeet spoke to the local artist and Archibald Prize finalist about finding inspiration in her surroundings and her involvement with the Ku-ring-gai Art Society.

Solomiya Sywak
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