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Flood disaster funds open for the north, but only if you earn 40k or under
Mar 04, 2026

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.

Huw Bradshaw
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What is affordable housing, and how does it work?
Feb 24, 2026

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.

Huw Bradshaw
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Tim James does not rate North Sydney Council, and the feeling is (kinda) mutual
Feb 18, 2026

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.

Huw Bradshaw
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Nicolette Boele pushes back on St Ives Shopping Village pokies proposal
Feb 12, 2026

Nicolette Boele pushes back on St Ives Shopping Village pokies proposal

No more gaming machines in St Ives, says Boele.

Huw Bradshaw
PoliticsPolitics
Should Australians get the choice to opt-out of the algorithm?
Feb 12, 2026

Should Australians get the choice to opt-out of the algorithm?

North Shore MPs have thrown their weight behind a campaign looking to wrest more control from social media companies.

Huw Bradshaw
PoliticsPolitics
“Fat Bikes” could soon become flat bikes, as NSW Police are given power to seize and destroy
Feb 10, 2026

“Fat Bikes” could soon become flat bikes, as NSW Police are given power to seize and destroy

Minns moves on dodgy motors after bridge ride.

Huw Bradshaw
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Mosman Mayor wants green space — and no housing — on prime HMAS Penguin site
Feb 05, 2026

Mosman Mayor wants green space — and no housing — on prime HMAS Penguin site

Labor’s Richard Marles revealed part of Balmoral naval base will be sold, but he’s light on the details.

Huw Bradshaw
PoliticsPolitics
What does Matt Cross plan to do as Minister for Men's Health?
Jan 29, 2026

What does Matt Cross plan to do as Minister for Men's Health?

While the shadow minister has identified many problems, clear solutions are yet to be seen.

Huw Bradshaw
PoliticsPolitics
What will a Minister for Men’s Health actually do?
Jan 28, 2026

What will a Minister for Men’s Health actually do?

Member for Davidson, Matt Cross has been handed the shadow ministry focusing on the health of men. We spoke to the experts about what that role needs to look like.

Huw Bradshaw
PoliticsPolitics
“The system is failing”: Zali Steggall calls for royal commission into domestic violence
Jan 27, 2026

“The system is failing”: Zali Steggall calls for royal commission into domestic violence

The North Shore MP has claimed the current system is failing women and needs “urgent structural change”.

Huw Bradshaw
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Drones, nets, fishing and culling: what will protect you from shark bites?
Jan 21, 2026

Drones, nets, fishing and culling: what will protect you from shark bites?

With four shark attacks in NSW this week, the debate over mitigation methods has resurfaced again.

Huw Bradshaw
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How will national gun reforms impact the North Shore?
Jan 20, 2026

How will national gun reforms impact the North Shore?

The president of the area's largest shooting range expressed concern that the reforms would seriously harm competitive shooting as a sport.

Huw Bradshaw
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