Crane looms over waterside suburb for eight years
A massive crane that has loomed over homes in Sydney’s south for eight years and counting is leaving residents at their wits’ end with impacted homeowners demanding action on the “eyesore” structure.
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‘Heartbreaking’: Squash players fight to save Sydney’s biggest club
Hundreds of Sydney squash players could soon be left without a home to play their sport after plans were lodged to demolish one of the city’s last remaining clubs to make way for a $2.9m childcare centre.
Cracking, water leaks uncovered in new apartment building
A multimillion apartment building has come under scrutiny after the NSW building watchdog uncovered more than 40 serious defects at the site including water leaking through windows and cracks in the building’s basement.
Greens calls for Christmas cut backs in budget blow up
A funding row over the cost of Christmas decorations and festivities in Sydney’s east has broken out with a Greens councillor pushing for a chunk of funds to be redirected to hosting a multicultural festival to celebrate all faiths.
‘Cataclysmic’: Town centre road rule change ignites drivers
A plan to change the road rules in a northern Sydney town centre has been labelled by the local mayor as ‘cataclysmic’ with fears it will leave hundreds of residents facing lengthy detours to access their homes.
Court ruling in Sydney council’s bid to stop junior rugby at oval
A council’s bid to stop junior and school rugby union games being held on a sports oval in Sydney’s east has been dealt a blow after a long-running planning stoush that drew the involvement on nearby schools, residents and local politicians.
Crowd damage sparks closure plan for premium NYE vantage spot
A popular harbourside reserve could be closed as a premium vantage point for the New Year’s Eve fireworks after a damning report reveals destruction to the area from crowds.
First look: 1185 homes planned for massive Parramatta Rd block
The mammoth development would have six towers up to 30 storeys tall with a mix of units, retail tenancies, recreation areas and a full-line supermarket. See the plans.
‘Cracking, leaks’: New Sydney building hit with defects warning
A newly completed Hills District apartment building has come under scrutiny after ‘cracking’ and water leaks were uncovered in an inspection by the state’s building watchdog.
Knock down rebuilds to become crisis homes in council DV plan
Empty homes waiting to be redeveloped could be turned into temporary shelters for women and children fleeing domestic violence as part of a council plan to address Sydney’s emergency housing shortage.
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