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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
Ku-ring-gaiKu-ring-gai
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This rat poison is wreaking havoc on Australian ecosystems, so why are North Shore councils still using it?
Jan 09, 2026

This rat poison is wreaking havoc on Australian ecosystems, so why are North Shore councils still using it?

A 2021 study analysing the livers of dead powerful owls found 37 of 38 contained rat poison.

Huw Bradshaw
North SydneyNorth Sydney
WATCH: Harbour Bridge cycleway ramp opens in Milsons Point
Jan 06, 2026

WATCH: Harbour Bridge cycleway ramp opens in Milsons Point

The ramp cost $39 million dollars in state funding, and construction took 13 months.

Huw Bradshaw
North SydneyNorth Sydney
North Shore schoolkids told to ride with public, as 12 school bus routes are slashed
Dec 17, 2025

North Shore schoolkids told to ride with public, as 12 school bus routes are slashed

The bus operator said a review deemed the services “low-use”.

Huw Bradshaw
Food & DrinkFood & Drink
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WATCH: Have you noticed the St Leonards dead zone?
Nov 25, 2025

WATCH: Have you noticed the St Leonards dead zone?

High rent? Low foot traffic? Wind tunnels? Why does this plaza in St Leonards feel so empty?

Huw Bradshaw
Local NewsLocal News
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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
PoliticsPolitics
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Premier Chris Minns floats bringing back tolls both-ways on the Harbour Bridge
Nov 19, 2025

Premier Chris Minns floats bringing back tolls both-ways on the Harbour Bridge

The decision would return fees for northbound travel, toward the North Shore.

Huw Bradshaw
North SydneyNorth Sydney
Six months on from its 87% rate rise rejection, how is North Sydney faring?
Nov 13, 2025

Six months on from its 87% rate rise rejection, how is North Sydney faring?

Collapsing roofs, closed bus stops, and flooding libraries aren’t the worst of the problems.

Huw Bradshaw
PoliticsPolitics
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WATCH: NSW Health Officers shut down St Leonards tobacconists
Nov 05, 2025

WATCH: NSW Health Officers shut down St Leonards tobacconists

“This is just the beginning”, NSW Health Minister Ryan Park said on Wednesday.

Huw Bradshaw
EnergyEnergy
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Why are local governments across Sydney pushing for all-electric dwellings?
Oct 31, 2025

Why are local governments across Sydney pushing for all-electric dwellings?

The renewable energy transition is more complicated than a headline.

Huw Bradshaw
PoliticsPolitics
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Protestors win: Milsons Point post office to remain open
Oct 30, 2025

Protestors win: Milsons Point post office to remain open

“What it means is our most vulnerable — elderly, disabled and health restricted residents — will [continue to] have access to an essential service”.

Huw Bradshaw
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