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No long showers: North Shore water supply limited after major mains break
Mar 26, 2026

No long showers: North Shore water supply limited after major mains break

The incident, which led to flooding at a pumping station, sent water gushing skyward.

Huw Bradshaw
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Public transport will be cooked this weekend
Mar 26, 2026

Public transport will be cooked this weekend

Twin closure of rail and metro lines means you may be bussin’.

Huw Bradshaw
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Flooding in Cremorne as water outages hit across the North Shore
Mar 09, 2026

Flooding in Cremorne as water outages hit across the North Shore

Affected areas range from Mosman up to Lindfield.

Huw Bradshaw
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North Sydney Council limbers up for another crack at a serious rate hike
Jan 12, 2026

North Sydney Council limbers up for another crack at a serious rate hike

Councillors will debate next Monday whether a 52 percent rise over three years is fair.

Huw Bradshaw
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Our top three stories of the year
Dec 19, 2025

Our top three stories of the year

We reflect on some of the most important reporting we worked on in 2025

Huw Bradshaw
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Where do our stories come from?
Dec 16, 2025

Where do our stories come from?

At the Lorikeet, we put a lot of emphasis on being local. Here's why we think that matters.

Huw Bradshaw
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Why local news matters
Dec 16, 2025

Why local news matters

Here's our favourite story from 2025, and why we think it was important.

Huw Bradshaw
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At Gladesville’s new swimming spot, you can check the water quality before diving in
Dec 04, 2025

At Gladesville’s new swimming spot, you can check the water quality before diving in

The Bedlam Bay restoration cost $560,000.

Huw Bradshaw
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St Ives Mall expansion “contingent” on council selling public roads to developer
Dec 01, 2025

St Ives Mall expansion “contingent” on council selling public roads to developer

Open air dining, supermarket expansions, privatisation and ... one big pokie pit.

Huw Bradshaw
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Future uncertain for iconic Crows Nest childcare centre Kelly’s Place
Nov 20, 2025

Future uncertain for iconic Crows Nest childcare centre Kelly’s Place

The centre stands in between North Sydney Council and millions in state grant funding.

Huw Bradshaw
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Infrastructure, infrastructure, infrastructure: City of Ryde calls for more as it surpasses housing targets
Nov 07, 2025

Infrastructure, infrastructure, infrastructure: City of Ryde calls for more as it surpasses housing targets

Councillors of Ryde insist they must be building communities, not just houses.

Huw Bradshaw
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Felicity Wilson pushes for tougher pokies rules on the North Shore
Nov 05, 2025

Felicity Wilson pushes for tougher pokies rules on the North Shore

The North Shore MP has thrown her support behind poker machine reform in NSW.

Huw Bradshaw
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