Teal MP’s climate change rock concert wins contentious backing
A local council is set to partner with a Teal MP to hold a climate change youth-focused rock music despite criticism that ratepayer resources should not be used for ‘political events’.
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Police fight pub’s extended trading push over ‘bikie gang’ claims
A NSW pub has lost a battle to increase its trading hours after concerns were raised over gambling-related harm and claims by police it could encourage bikies to use the venue to launder cash.
‘Outrageous’: Disabled parking battle ends in tears
A Sydney resident has been left in tears over a two-year bureaucratic battle centred on whether a disabled carparking space outside her home can be approved.
Mega cost of rail shutdown revealed as travel hell looms
The huge cost of running bus replacement services during the shutdown of one of Sydney’s busiest rail lines has been revealed as transport officials investigate allowing ‘e-scooters’ along the route.
Height limits to be smashed in plans for north shore tower
The skyline of a north shore suburb could soon be reshaped by a 15 storey tower – standing taller than any other building – as residents continue to fight back against major planning changes.
Artist slams council over plan to remove ‘offensive’ Bondi mural
The owner of Bondi’s famed Icebergs restaurant has weighed in on public debate over a council plan to paint over a Bondi Beach mural which critics claim is visually offensive and ‘glories’ Australia’s colonial past.
‘Licorice Allsorts’ park renamed over racism concerns
A Sydney council has backtracked on plans to name a new public park after Licorice Allsorts lollies over concerns the name is ‘derogatory’ and could cause racial offence.
Doctor ‘to the stars’ reveals new look for wedding venue
New plans have shed light on the future of a historic former wedding venue after a ‘cosmetic doctor to the stars’ took over the long-term lease of the building.
‘Alcohol, diversity policies’ top $1m spend for NSW Parliament staff
More than $1 million of taxpayer funding has been forked out on consultancy and training costs to improve the workplace culture in NSW Parliament House including $100,000 on a new ‘alcohol policy’.
Cracks, water leak defects uncovered in newly built apartment complex
A newly-built waterfront apartment development has come under scrutiny from the state’s building watchdog after more than 30 separate defects were discovered at the site. See the list here.
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