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WATCH: Should the NSW Government be doing more about pokies?
Sep 26, 2025

WATCH: Should the NSW Government be doing more about pokies?

We asked some locals around Chatswood what they thought about pokies in NSW.

Huw Bradshaw
PoliticsPolitics
Pokie use is rising in Australia: here’s how much North Shore suburbs are losing
Sep 25, 2025

Pokie use is rising in Australia: here’s how much North Shore suburbs are losing

Data from NSW Liquor and Gambling reveals how much Aussies of each LGA are putting into pokies.

Huw Bradshaw
Election 2025Election 2025
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Gisele Kapterian has abandoned her court challenge over Bradfield election results
Sep 25, 2025

Gisele Kapterian has abandoned her court challenge over Bradfield election results

"I am satisfied that, overall, the correct outcome has been declared", Kapterian said in a statement.

Huw Bradshaw
EnvironmentEnvironment
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“Our future on the line”: young protestors reject Labor’s climate plan
Sep 22, 2025

“Our future on the line”: young protestors reject Labor’s climate plan

The dissatisfaction of Gen Z was brought to the Prime Minister’s doorstep this morning.

Huw Bradshaw
PoliticsPolitics
Sorry seems to be the hardest word, as North Shore Libs split on Jacinta Price
Sep 10, 2025

Sorry seems to be the hardest word, as North Shore Libs split on Jacinta Price

MP Tim James described the senator as a “politician of conviction and courage”.

Huw Bradshaw
PoliticsPolitics
“Match words with action”: Nicolette Boele pushes for sanctions on Israel
Aug 11, 2025

“Match words with action”: Nicolette Boele pushes for sanctions on Israel

The new MP made the statement less than an hour after PM Anthony Albanese vowed to support recognition of a Palestinian state.

Huw Bradshaw
PoliticsPolitics
Will ditching credit card surcharges help North Shore businesses thrive?
Jul 28, 2025

Will ditching credit card surcharges help North Shore businesses thrive?

The changes proposed by the Reserve Bank of Australia, according to one North Sydney cafe owner “would benefit both the business owner and the customer.”

Christine Lai
EnvironmentEnvironment
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“Constituents, not fossil fuel lobbyists”: Voices for Bennelong present open letter to Federal MP Jerome Laxale
Jul 17, 2025

“Constituents, not fossil fuel lobbyists”: Voices for Bennelong present open letter to Federal MP Jerome Laxale

The open letter, calling for stronger action from Labor on climate change and environmental law reform, has amassed over 300 signatures from the Bennelong community.

Huw Bradshaw
PoliticsPolitics
Smoke gets in your eyes: What will fix Sydney’s illicit tobacco problem?
Jul 08, 2025

Smoke gets in your eyes: What will fix Sydney’s illicit tobacco problem?

Liberal state MPs want tougher laws and more enforcement on illegal tobacco and vapes. But will that fix the problem?

Huw Bradshaw
PoliticsPolitics
“Retooling our economy”: Nicolette Boele on AUKUS, environmental law, and the future of Australia
Jun 20, 2025

“Retooling our economy”: Nicolette Boele on AUKUS, environmental law, and the future of Australia

We sat down and had a chat with the first independent member for Bradfield, Nicolette Boele, about what she has in plan for her first term of parliament.

Huw Bradshaw
PoliticsPolitics
What is AUKUS, and why is everybody talking about it?
Jun 13, 2025

What is AUKUS, and why is everybody talking about it?

The nuclear submarine agreement between Australia, the UK and the US is under fresh scrutiny: this time from Washington.

Huw Bradshaw
Election 2025Election 2025
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Independent Nicolette Boele wins Bradfield by 26 votes
Jun 04, 2025

Independent Nicolette Boele wins Bradfield by 26 votes

The announcement comes after a tense few weeks post-election, with the count between Boele and Liberal candidate Gisele Kapterian winding down to ultra thin margins.

Brad Esposito
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