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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
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Who is Tina Brown, the independent candidate for Berowra?

Who is Tina Brown, the independent candidate for Berowra?

The North Shore Lorikeet meets with the electorate's independent contender

Melissa Mantle
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Did the major parties just kill the Independent movement?

Did the major parties just kill the Independent movement?

The new political donation reform could cement major party dominance while strangling Independent campaigns.

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

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
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Major parties take $1M from gambling giants as North Shore locals keep losing

Major parties take $1M from gambling giants as North Shore locals keep losing

Through June to the end of September last year, residents of Sydney's North Shore lost almost $80,000,000 to the pokies.

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

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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"I can vote with our community every single time": Independent Nicolette Boele says the major parties have failed Bradfield

"I can vote with our community every single time": Independent Nicolette Boele says the major parties have failed Bradfield

With Bradfield balanced by a fine margin, Nicolette Boele launched her election campaign on the weekend as she looks to overcome Liberal candidate Gisele Kapterian.

Melissa Mantle
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"Long overdue": NSW to ban gambling ads on public transport

"Long overdue": NSW to ban gambling ads on public transport

The nation's most populous state will ban gambling ads on public transport as the federal government drags its heels on calls for blanket prohibition.

Alex Mitchell
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NSW will trial pill and drug testing at multiple festivals in 2025

NSW will trial pill and drug testing at multiple festivals in 2025

The calls of drug experts, parents of overdose victims and a coroner have been answered as NSW becomes the third state to adopt a harm-minimisation measure.

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Liberal MP Paul Fletcher steps down as Independent Nicolette Boele eyes opportunity in Bradfield

Liberal MP Paul Fletcher steps down as Independent Nicolette Boele eyes opportunity in Bradfield

Fletcher's replacement will need to contend with a rapidly approaching election and a growing Independent opposition threat in Nicolette Boele.

Brad Esposito
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NSW Premier Chris Minns says efforts to refer him to ICAC are based on "unsubstantiated rumours"

NSW Premier Chris Minns says efforts to refer him to ICAC are based on "unsubstantiated rumours"

Opposition to a NSW racecourse making way for thousands of homes is behind an "old fashioned smear" Premier Chris Minns says is cynical political point scoring.

Jack Gramenz