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Jake McCallum
Jake McCallumDeputy Chief of Staff

Jake McCallum is the Deputy Chief of Staff and an award-winning investigative journalist at The Daily Telegraph. He was previously the Evening Chief of Staff at The Saturday and Sunday Telegraph and NSW Hyperlocal Deputy Editor.

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Hills Shire
Multi-ethnic elementary school children writing in classroom.  Focus on girl in light blue shirt (10 years).

Calls for overhaul of public selective schools

CHILDREN from a low socio-economic background are being sidelined from access to Baulkham Hills Selective High School while other selective school students are reporting increased cases of mental health issues, self-harm and even suicide.

Hills Shire
Artist impressions of Chapman Gardens at 16-26 Chapman Ave, Castle Hill

Chapman plan off old block

A PROPOSAL for several high-rise residential towers in Chapman Ave, Castle Hill, has been rejected by the Sydney West Central Joint Regional Planning Panel.

Hornsby
Phillip Ruddock  speaks to the media at the Dedication of the Phillip Ruddock Heritage Centre. Dedication of the Phillip Ruddock Heritage Centre at V by Crown Group on Macquarie st ,Parramatta on Monday the 11th of December,2017.(AAP Image/ Justin Sanson)

Council plunges into red

Hornsby Mayor Philip Ruddock has revealed there are not enough funds in the budget to complete the rehabilitation of Hornsby Quarry or build sporting facilities promised for Westleigh.

Hornsby
Representatives of action groups against development at South Dural. Picture: Jake McCallum

South Dural development withdrawn

GROUNDBREAKING plans for 2900 homes in South Dural have been withdrawn by developers — following a five-year battle by residents and community groups to protect rural land.

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