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Food & DrinkFood & Drink
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The Oaks sells for $140 million
Mar 18, 2026

The Oaks sells for $140 million

The sale is one of the most expensive pub purchases in Australia.

Huw Bradshaw
EnvironmentEnvironment
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Why is acid leaking out of Tunks Park?
Mar 17, 2026

Why is acid leaking out of Tunks Park?

While naturally occurring, the contamination can cause harm to wildlife, water quality and terrible odours.

Huw Bradshaw
North SydneyNorth Sydney
Watch: Have you been inside the North Sydney Hare Krishna temple?
Mar 11, 2026

Watch: Have you been inside the North Sydney Hare Krishna temple?

A local monk, Edward, shows us around his place of worship on Falcon Street.

Melissa Mantle
North SydneyNorth Sydney
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The Spofforth Street solution? North Sydney proposes bike lanes and a pedestrian crossing
Mar 11, 2026

The Spofforth Street solution? North Sydney proposes bike lanes and a pedestrian crossing

The changes would come as part of a larger plan for better cycling infrastructure in the region.

Huw Bradshaw
Crows NestCrows Nest
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 Iconic Kelly’s Place Children’s Centre given the boot by North Sydney Council
Mar 09, 2026

Iconic Kelly’s Place Children’s Centre given the boot by North Sydney Council

“There's so much institutional knowledge in this place ... I don't think that can be replaced.”

Huw Bradshaw
North SydneyNorth Sydney
North Sydney goes electric, with gas banned in new homes
Feb 26, 2026

North Sydney goes electric, with gas banned in new homes

Residents cited cost savings, health benefits and reductions in emissions.

Huw Bradshaw
PoliticsPolitics
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Tim James does not rate North Sydney Council, and the feeling is (kinda) mutual
Feb 18, 2026

Tim James does not rate North Sydney Council, and the feeling is (kinda) mutual

With a state election due in 12 months, mayor claims the politicking is underway.

Huw Bradshaw
North SydneyNorth Sydney
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Gridlock: What happens when two councils can’t agree on a road?
Feb 09, 2026

Gridlock: What happens when two councils can’t agree on a road?

Upgrades to the lower North Shore rat run have been stalled for years.

Huw Bradshaw
North SydneyNorth Sydney
Here’s how much council thinks you should pay to visit North Sydney Olympic Pool
Feb 02, 2026

Here’s how much council thinks you should pay to visit North Sydney Olympic Pool

The redeveloped aquatic centre is set to re-open in mid-2026.

Huw Bradshaw
North SydneyNorth Sydney
One more time: North Sydney councillors vote to pursue 52 percent rate hike
Jan 20, 2026

One more time: North Sydney councillors vote to pursue 52 percent rate hike

The application now sits, once again, with IPART, who will determine whether it is acceptable.

Huw Bradshaw
Crows NestCrows Nest
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Why does the lower North Shore have such good Japanese cuisine?
Jan 13, 2026

Why does the lower North Shore have such good Japanese cuisine?

We spoke to some of the best Japanese chefs in the area to find out.

Huw Bradshaw
Local NewsLocal News
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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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