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“The rates are astronomical”: Mary’s House CEO on the reality of domestic and family violence on the North Shore

“The rates are astronomical”: Mary’s House CEO on the reality of domestic and family violence on the North Shore

“The long and the short of it is that there is not enough crisis accommodation anywhere in NSW, let alone metropolitan Sydney.”

Melissa Mantle
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63-year-old woman arrested for “spiritual blessing” scam targeting elderly Chinese women

63-year-old woman arrested for “spiritual blessing” scam targeting elderly Chinese women

According to New South Wales Police, the scam has been reported across Sydney, including areas such as Ryde and Hornsby.

Huw Bradshaw
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Willoughby only North Shore Council to be spared waste fee spike

Willoughby only North Shore Council to be spared waste fee spike

Lane Cove LGA residents will be hit with a 13.6 percent increase.

Huw Bradshaw
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North Shore T1 line revealed as least punctual train line in Sydney

North Shore T1 line revealed as least punctual train line in Sydney

The performance report reveals that more than one in five trains along the North Shore line ran late in the 2025 financial year.

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

“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
WilloughbyWilloughby
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Charges laid after brawl at Northbridge Community Fireworks 2025

Charges laid after brawl at Northbridge Community Fireworks 2025

One teenager released pending further investigation, while another has been hospitalised.

Huw Bradshaw
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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
EnvironmentEnvironment
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“Similar to passive smoking”: Doctors and scientists urge Willoughby Council to ban gas in new homes

“Similar to passive smoking”: Doctors and scientists urge Willoughby Council to ban gas in new homes

Public health groups say prevention is better than cure when it comes to toxicity of indoor gas use.

Melissa Mantle
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Mosman Council votes to explore banning fossil fuel and gambling ads from council property

Mosman Council votes to explore banning fossil fuel and gambling ads from council property

At a council meeting held earlier this month, Mosman Council put into motion steps that could change the approved advertisers allowed on council property.

Marlow Hurst
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What is Miller Place, the proposed “world class” pedestrian precinct in North Sydney?

What is Miller Place, the proposed “world class” pedestrian precinct in North Sydney?

Locals welcome North Sydney Council's new project, with some hesitations

Melissa Mantle
WilloughbyWilloughby
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Where will all the cars go as Chatswood develops?

Where will all the cars go as Chatswood develops?

Development proposals for new apartment buildings have one Willoughby City Councillor flummoxed.

Melissa Mantle
EnvironmentEnvironment
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North Sydney's Recyclesmart works – But can it work faster?

North Sydney's Recyclesmart works – But can it work faster?

A soft plastics recycling program has been so successful that it is struggling to keep up with demand.

Melissa Mantle