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Who are the candidates in this year's federal election across the North Shore?

Who are the candidates in this year's federal election across the North Shore?

Our guide to the next federal election, who you can vote for and what they hope to achieve if they are elected.

Melissa Mantle
LifestyleLifestyle
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Furry friends welcome: North Shore's top cafés for you and your pup

Furry friends welcome: North Shore's top cafés for you and your pup

Looking to enjoy a coffee with your furry friend in tow on the North Shore? Here’s the North Shore Lorikeet’s rolling dog-friendly cafés guide.

Christine Lai
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Stop thinking “it won’t happen to me”: Firefighter veteran’s warning for North Shore residents

Stop thinking “it won’t happen to me”: Firefighter veteran’s warning for North Shore residents

Worsening weather conditions and a lack of hazard reduction burning have heightened the fire threat in the region, former Fire and Rescue Commissioner says

Melissa Mantle
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Who will lead Bradfield? Candidates pitch climate policies to voters

Who will lead Bradfield? Candidates pitch climate policies to voters

At a community forum in St Ives on Tuesday night, Labor, Greens, and Independent Bradfield candidates answered questions on climate, the economy, energy, and cost of living.

Christine Lai
Food & DrinkFood & Drink
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All of the many, many places you can get bubble tea in Chatswood

All of the many, many places you can get bubble tea in Chatswood

Chatswood is bubbling over with boba tea spots — here’s our ongoing guide to navigating them (and maybe finding your new favourite drink).

McKayla Tan
EnvironmentEnvironment
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“Similar to passive smoking”: Doctors and scientists urge Willoughby Council to ban gas in new homes

“Similar to passive smoking”: Doctors and scientists urge Willoughby Council to ban gas in new homes

Public health groups say prevention is better than cure when it comes to toxicity of indoor gas use.

Melissa Mantle

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Can the Liberal Party sell a new face in a former stronghold? Meet Scott Yung

Can the Liberal Party sell a new face in a former stronghold? Meet Scott Yung

The young conservative with a background in public housing, small business and party machine politics.

Melissa Mantle
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Up for diagnosis: Would a new urgent care clinic in Chatswood complement or compete with GPs?

Up for diagnosis: Would a new urgent care clinic in Chatswood complement or compete with GPs?

Not everyone agrees that Labor’s rollout is best for patients.

Melissa Mantle
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Zali Steggall’s election warning: “Prevention costs less — but it doesn’t win elections”

Zali Steggall’s election warning: “Prevention costs less — but it doesn’t win elections”

The MP will likely hold her seat - so what is she planning for the next term?

Melissa Mantle
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“More tax from beer drinkers than fossil fuel companies”: North Shore politicians respond to the federal Budget

“More tax from beer drinkers than fossil fuel companies”: North Shore politicians respond to the federal Budget

Was it any good? Depends who you ask.

Melissa Mantle
EnvironmentEnvironment
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“Similar to passive smoking”: Doctors and scientists urge Willoughby Council to ban gas in new homes

“Similar to passive smoking”: Doctors and scientists urge Willoughby Council to ban gas in new homes

Public health groups say prevention is better than cure when it comes to toxicity of indoor gas use.

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

“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
Food & DrinkFood & Drink
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All of the many, many places you can get bubble tea in Chatswood

All of the many, many places you can get bubble tea in Chatswood

Chatswood is bubbling over with boba tea spots — here’s our ongoing guide to navigating them (and maybe finding your new favourite drink).

McKayla Tan
Local NewsLocal News
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Mosman Council votes to explore banning fossil fuel and gambling ads from council property

Mosman Council votes to explore banning fossil fuel and gambling ads from council property

At a council meeting held earlier this month, Mosman Council put into motion steps that could change the approved advertisers allowed on council property.

Marlow Hurst
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Who is Gisele Kapterian, the Liberal candidate for Bradfield?

Who is Gisele Kapterian, the Liberal candidate for Bradfield?

With Bradfield up for grabs after Paul Fletcher’s retirement, Gisele Kapterian steps forward as the Liberal Party’s candidate in a high-stakes race for this once-safe seat.

Melissa Mantle
LifestyleLifestyle
Lock up your Dads, a new military history nature walk just dropped on the North Shore

Lock up your Dads, a new military history nature walk just dropped on the North Shore

Middle Head gets a new trail with harbour views and heritage intrigue.

Melissa Mantle
EnvironmentEnvironment
"We're just getting started": Sydney’s coastal community rallies underwater for marine conservation

"We're just getting started": Sydney’s coastal community rallies underwater for marine conservation

Nationwide community group Divers for Climate host peaceful protest event to call for climate action

Melissa Mantle
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Who will lead Bradfield? Candidates pitch climate policies to voters

Who will lead Bradfield? Candidates pitch climate policies to voters

At a community forum in St Ives on Tuesday night, Labor, Greens, and Independent Bradfield candidates answered questions on climate, the economy, energy, and cost of living.

Christine Lai
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