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Bradfield Park South to be restored, as NSW Government buckles to community pressure

Transport for NSW will be ordered to clean up the site and reduce its occupation.

Politics

Will the state government save Kelly’s Place?

Planning Minister Paul Scully said the state would propose a design retaining a childcare centre.

Crows Nest

Bennelong MP declares “more questions than answers” as Plymouth Brethren leader fronts inquiry

Jerome Laxale is currently leading an inquiry into the 2025 election, with the evangelical Christian sect under the microscope last week.

Politics

What is the NSW Liberals' housing policy, and how would it impact the North Shore?

Sloane’s new planning scheme indicates a softer approach toward local councils.

Politics

The video call that changed the future for North Shore data centres

Operators may face “some pressure to do things faster, to get ahead of any requirements”.

Energy

WATCH: Will Labor stand up to the mining giants?

A North Shore MP has found success pushing for less tax breaks for mining companies. But the job is far from done.

Politics

Hornsby tobacconist fined more than $1 million for selling cheap cigs, vapes

NSW Health took more than 150 cartons of illegal darts from the store.

Hornsby

Data centres done “the Australian way”: what does Albanese’s speech mean for North Shore locals?

Will data centres fuel our transition to clean energy, or prolong the life of coal and gas plants?

Energy

Steggall: Independents need to get serious about the Senate

Forming a brand new party can be a risky expenditure of political capital. Why did Zali Steggall do it?

Politics

The Northern Beaches wants fossil fuel companies to pay for coastal erosion

With the clean-up job for natural disasters often falling on local councils, some are questioning who should be footing the bill.

Politics

Why is your local burger joint in trouble with the ACCC?

Big-name cases may give the impression our national regulators are coming down hard on deceptive businesses. Some experts suggest many still get away.

Politics

Steggall and Spender form Community Strong Australia party

Nicolette Boele and Sophie Scamps have not joined the alliance.

Politics

Senior Ku-ring-gai Liberal suspended from party over Facebook posts

The state director found the posts likely to “cause embarrassment” to the party and its leader.

Ku-ring-gai

Jerome Laxale wants Labor to come down harder on mining giants. Can he make that happen?

“It’s cheaper for these companies to keep on using diesel and buying carbon offsets instead of electrifying."

Politics

It’s time for a Metro: Northern Beaches Mayor

While some locals draw a line in the sand on rail services, do congested roads and increased development mean something has got to give?

Politics

Are North Shore Independents ready to party?

The biggest challenge for crossbenchers will be convincing voters their voices won’t be compromised.

Politics

North Shore councils push back as Minns government aims to reduce public consultation on developments

While councils are warning the changes neglect the role of community feedback, the government claims they are necessary to simplify planning decisions.

Politics

“Choosing to leave Australians exposed”: North Shore MP rails against EV tax changes

The Treasurer argues there are now many electric vehicles in the low-to-mid price range.

Energy

North Shore MPs pushed for a gas tax the PM says won't work. Who's right?

The current system was designed in the 1980s for smaller onshore oil projects.

Energy

Northern suburbs kids have some advice for the government

“If multiple companies control (AI), then who knows what information will become.”

Politics

Why Australia’s new visa proposals are worrying Iranians on the North Shore

While protection granted to football players has been in the spotlight, some argue average citizens fleeing war have been abandoned.

Politics

Flood disaster funds open for the north, but only if you earn 40k or under

The government disaster funding is aimed at providing relief from those hit by severe weather in January.

Environment

What is affordable housing, and how does it work?

Developers are able to upsize their buildings if they agree to put accommodation aside for those on average incomes.

Politics

Tim James does not rate North Sydney Council, and the feeling is (kinda) mutual

With a state election due in 12 months, mayor claims the politicking is underway.

Politics

Nicolette Boele pushes back on St Ives Shopping Village pokies proposal

No more gaming machines in St Ives, says Boele.

Ku-ring-gai

Politics

Bradfield Park South to be restored, as NSW Government buckles to community pressure

Will the state government save Kelly’s Place?

Bennelong MP declares “more questions than answers” as Plymouth Brethren leader fronts inquiry

What is the NSW Liberals' housing policy, and how would it impact the North Shore?

The video call that changed the future for North Shore data centres

WATCH: Will Labor stand up to the mining giants?

Hornsby tobacconist fined more than $1 million for selling cheap cigs, vapes

Data centres done “the Australian way”: what does Albanese’s speech mean for North Shore locals?

Steggall: Independents need to get serious about the Senate

The Northern Beaches wants fossil fuel companies to pay for coastal erosion

Why is your local burger joint in trouble with the ACCC?

Steggall and Spender form Community Strong Australia party

Senior Ku-ring-gai Liberal suspended from party over Facebook posts

Jerome Laxale wants Labor to come down harder on mining giants. Can he make that happen?

It’s time for a Metro: Northern Beaches Mayor

Are North Shore Independents ready to party?

North Shore councils push back as Minns government aims to reduce public consultation on developments

“Choosing to leave Australians exposed”: North Shore MP rails against EV tax changes

North Shore MPs pushed for a gas tax the PM says won't work. Who's right?

Northern suburbs kids have some advice for the government

Why Australia’s new visa proposals are worrying Iranians on the North Shore

Flood disaster funds open for the north, but only if you earn 40k or under

What is affordable housing, and how does it work?

Tim James does not rate North Sydney Council, and the feeling is (kinda) mutual

Nicolette Boele pushes back on St Ives Shopping Village pokies proposal

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