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Steggall: Independents need to get serious about the Senate
17 hours ago

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?

Huw Bradshaw
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The Northern Beaches wants fossil fuel companies to pay for coastal erosion
Jun 29, 2026

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.

Huw Bradshaw
PoliticsPolitics
Why is your local burger joint in trouble with the ACCC?
Jun 26, 2026

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.

Huw Bradshaw
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Steggall and Spender form Community Strong Australia party
Jun 25, 2026

Steggall and Spender form Community Strong Australia party

Nicolette Boele and Sophie Scamps have not joined the alliance.

Huw Bradshaw
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Senior Ku-ring-gai Liberal suspended from party over Facebook posts
Jun 19, 2026

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.

Huw Bradshaw
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Jerome Laxale wants Labor to come down harder on mining giants. Can he make that happen?
Jun 03, 2026

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."

Huw Bradshaw
PoliticsPolitics
 It’s time for a Metro: Northern Beaches Mayor
Jun 01, 2026

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?

Huw Bradshaw
PoliticsPolitics
Are North Shore Independents ready to party?
May 27, 2026

Are North Shore Independents ready to party?

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

Huw Bradshaw
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North Shore councils push back as Minns government aims to reduce public consultation on developments
May 18, 2026

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.

Huw Bradshaw
EnergyEnergy
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“Choosing to leave Australians exposed”: North Shore MP rails against EV tax changes
May 05, 2026

“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.

Huw Bradshaw
EnergyEnergy
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North Shore MPs pushed for a gas tax the PM says won't work. Who's right?
May 01, 2026

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.

Huw Bradshaw
PoliticsPolitics
Northern suburbs kids have some advice for the government
Mar 26, 2026

Northern suburbs kids have some advice for the government

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

Huw Bradshaw
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