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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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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
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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
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Who is Louise McCallum, the Labor candidate for Bradfield?

Who is Louise McCallum, the Labor candidate for Bradfield?

Announced late February, Labor has put forward the Lindfield business owner as its candidate for the marginal North Shore seat

Melissa Mantle
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How can we fix ridiculous groceries prices? North Shore politicians weigh in.

How can we fix ridiculous groceries prices? North Shore politicians weigh in.

The North Shore Lorikeet spoke to federal MPs and candidates ahead of the election to find out how they will address the cost of living crisis.

Melissa Mantle
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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