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North Sydney Councillors vote to receive maximum paycheck ... but how much is that, exactly?
Jun 24, 2025

North Sydney Councillors vote to receive maximum paycheck ... but how much is that, exactly?

Despite the odious optics of increasing one's own pay, it is possible many North Sydney Councillors will still be paid below the national minimum wage.

Huw Bradshaw
LifestyleLifestyle
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30,000 loans a year: Why Stanton Library’s DVD collection is thriving in the age of streaming
Jun 18, 2025

30,000 loans a year: Why Stanton Library’s DVD collection is thriving in the age of streaming

In a cost of living and mental health crisis, the DVD collection at Stanton library has been a salve for me - and I’m not alone.

Melissa Mantle
PoliticsPolitics
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NSW Labor's 30% housing pledge meets a 5% reality in North Sydney
Jun 03, 2025

NSW Labor's 30% housing pledge meets a 5% reality in North Sydney

While many locals have protested this controversial new development for its height and location, it also represents a major backstep on NSW Labor affordable housing commitments.

Huw Bradshaw
PoliticsPolitics
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Knives out at North Sydney: Councillors determine new path forward after 87% rate rise rejection
May 28, 2025

Knives out at North Sydney: Councillors determine new path forward after 87% rate rise rejection

In the midst of tit-for-tat remarks, re-budgeting and service cuts, North Sydney councillors grappled with their rejection by IPART.

Huw Bradshaw
North SydneyNorth Sydney
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New South Wales joins VIC, ACT in banning no-grounds evictions
May 19, 2025

New South Wales joins VIC, ACT in banning no-grounds evictions

Areas with high percentages of renters, such as the North Sydney LGA, will be particularly impacted by the reforms.

Huw Bradshaw
North SydneyNorth Sydney
North Sydney Council proposes Cycling Super Highways along Pacific Highway, Military Road
May 19, 2025

North Sydney Council proposes Cycling Super Highways along Pacific Highway, Military Road

The plans, aimed to be completed by 2045, seeks to quadruple the number of cyclists in the area.

Huw Bradshaw
EnergyEnergy
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How much could you save? Inside North Sydney's all-female electric vehicle workshop
May 13, 2025

How much could you save? Inside North Sydney's all-female electric vehicle workshop

From charging myths to “frunks”: A women-focused workshop in North Sydney gave attendees the tools to embrace an electric future.

Melissa Mantle
North SydneyNorth Sydney
“It absolutely does happen here”: Jess Hill speaks about domestic violence at North Sydney library
Mar 25, 2025

“It absolutely does happen here”: Jess Hill speaks about domestic violence at North Sydney library

North Sydney Mayor Zoë Baker said she felt like “my heart's been ripped out of my chest”.

Melissa Mantle
Local NewsLocal News
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What is Miller Place, the proposed “world class” pedestrian precinct in North Sydney?
Mar 14, 2025

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
LifestyleLifestyle
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How Cammeray art hub Maker's Loft became a local creative haven
Feb 13, 2025

How Cammeray art hub Maker's Loft became a local creative haven

Sisters Sacha & Anouke are crafting more than just ceramics, with a focus on building and maintaining community connections.

Holly Villagra
Local NewsLocal News
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A council and a community at odds: What's next for the now-approved Special Rate Variation in North Sydney?
Feb 11, 2025

A council and a community at odds: What's next for the now-approved Special Rate Variation in North Sydney?

The infamous 87 per cent rate rise is all set to go ahead, as locals hit the streets (and council chambers) to vent their fury.

Melissa Mantle
Local NewsLocal News
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The 87% rate hike that almost no one asked for – and why it's probably happening anyway
Feb 04, 2025

The 87% rate hike that almost no one asked for – and why it's probably happening anyway

Only 5% of survey respondents backed the plan, but North Sydney Council is pushing ahead with a massive rate hike to cover budget blowouts and infrastructure shortfalls.

Brad Esposito
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