‘Abused, spat on’: CEO reveals threats after council rate hike vote
The boss of Northern Beaches Council has spoken to police, saying staffers have been subjected to widespread abuse after councillors voted to pursue a 39.6 per cent rate rise.
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Inquest call 50 years after mystery disappearance of Sydney woman
A tormented family is calling for an inquest into the mystery disappearance of a young Sydney woman 50 years ago — they believe she may have been murdered.
Dramatic arrest when car crashes after alleged police chase
A man has been hit with a string of charges after allegedly taking police on a chase in a stolen Mercedes before it was involved in a crash on the northern beaches.
Child sex offender found hiding in boys’ toilets at Sydney school
A notorious child sex offender — with a string of convictions for flashing kids — was found hiding in the boys’ toilets at a Sydney school, a court has heard.
Update after ‘mystery balls’ close beaches
Scientists have made a breakthrough in identifying small grey balls that forced the closure of some of the country’s most famous beaches.
Teen faces riot charge after wild Sydney wharf brawl
A teenager allegedly involved in a wild “riot” involving a mob of up to 40 brawling youths at Manly Wharf has faced court.
‘Shameful’: The eight councillors who voted for 40pc rate hike
Seven “independents” from the same political party and one member of the Greens voted in favour of lifting Northern Beaches council rates by 39.6 per cent. Residents have called for them to resign.
‘Sack them all’: Outrage as council endorses 40pc rate hike
The Northern Beaches Council has voted to seek permission to slug residents with a 40 per cent rates rise, hours after about 200 furious locals rallied outside its chambers to voice their disgust at the proposal.
‘Passion project’: $11m bid to build up-market Sydney beach units
An $11m bid to transform the site of two popular restaurants near a busy Sydney beach into a block of up-market “shop-top” apartments has been revealed.
$370k richer: Insane property hack revealed
Owning a new home might seem out of reach but with this savvy move you can get into the market and earn serious money.
‘Impact’ fees costing homeowners plenty
As if there’s not enough costs involved in owning a home, now along come these ‘hidden fees’ to hit even harder.
Popular lunar new year gift shifts home prices
Australian home seekers have been getting extra help from China-based parents during the week of lunar new year in the form of red envelopes with a generous gift inside.
Market is turning: secret buyer hotspots
They are the surprise Australian suburbs where listings have boomed, giving buyers a once in a lifetime chance to cash in.
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Here’s what you can expect with today’s Manly weather
As summer moves towards autumn what can locals expect today? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
Check out the latest on Manly roads
The daily commute is better with a little planning. Here’s some roads it might be best to avoid today
Check out the latest on Manly roads
The daily commute is better with a little planning. Here’s some roads it might be best to avoid today
Here’s what you can expect with tomorrow’s Manly weather
As summer moves towards autumn what can locals expect tomorrow? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
‘Appalling’: Fury over plan to hike rates by 40 per cent
A Sydney councillor says the bureaucrats should slash their $159m wage bill before slugging residents with an average rates increase of $673 per year.
Fury over $3.5k toy taking over rich suburbs
It’s the new phenomenon that’s drawing attention to a wealth divide in some of the nation’s wealthiest suburbs – and splitting Aussies right down the middle.
Hornby Light: The red-and-white beacon of safety
It’s a sight familiar to every regular user of the Manly ferries – the small red-and-white striped lighthouse at the tip of South Head, whose beacon has shone almost without break since it was built in 1858.
Popular Sydney harbourside bar to close after long weekend
After opening 20 years ago, a popular Sydney Harbourside bar will open its doors for the last time on the Australia Day long weekend.
‘Crazy rate hikes’: Sydney council to vote on 40 per cent increase
Spiralling costs and stubborn inflation are behind a ‘crazy’ bid by a Sydney council to seek permission to hike rates by 40 per cent — and locals aren’t happy.
NSWRL Junior Reps Rd 1: 20 major talking points from opening round
An incredible opening weekend saw a pair of 650+ day droughts broken, upsets across the grades and new contenders emerge. See what made headlines in our 20 talking points from NSWRL Junior Reps round one.
‘Broken almost all my fingers’: Wicketkeeper tops historic Sydney record
Often overshadowed by his famous Big Bash League brother, a tenacious and loyal Randwick Petersham wicketkeeper has broken a 67-year-old Sydney record. FULL STORY
‘Dynamics are shifting’: How T20 is shaping Australia’s next-gen spinners
Despite predictions that it would kill off spin bowling, T20 has led to a resurgence in it. Find out how white-ball cricket is shaping Australia’s next generation of tweakers.
‘Anyone can win the comp’: Upsets continue in Brewer Shield return
After a long break, the U18s Brewer Shield returned on Sunday where the upsets continued in the race to the finals. From punishing spells to lone hands, here’s how round 12 played out.
Climate 200 bags $5.9m in donations
Climate 200, which donated to independent MPs, has emerged as a huge beneficiary of political donations — receiving more than minor parties combined. See the top 20 donors.
Sydney’s worst school zone speed traps revealed
The state government has raked in more than $20m in school zone speeding fines in just six months – with some drivers copping fines more than $3000. See the list of worst locations.
‘Online hate’: Why tech giants could be fined billions
A review has advised the maximum penalty for tech companies over ‘online hate material’ should be lifted — potentially costing billions.
Cricket journalist dumped by SEN over social media posts
Veteran broadcaster and former cricket writer at The Australian Peter Lalor has been dumped by SEN over “differing views” on conflict in the Middle East.
Small business tax deductions would cost $1.6b, Labor claims
Treasury costings requested by the federal government show one of the Coalition’s flagship policies would cost $1.6b.
Qantas drops huge sale as airline wars heat up
Qantas is offering 400,000 discounted seats across its global network, as Australia’s airline price wars take a new turn.
Here’s why Kyle Sandilands’ diagnosis can be deadly
Kyle Sandilands stunned listeners with the news of his brain aneurysm diagnosis – a potentially deadly condition that affects around 1 in 50 Australians. See causes, symptoms and treatments.
Doctors reveal key to fix Medicare bulk billing
Doctors are calling for a $4.5 billion cash injection to overhaul Medicare and lift bulk billing rates by boosting the rebate for a standard GP appointment and properly funding longer consults.
UK court trial begins for Matildas star Sam Kerr
The Australian captain faces a five-day trial over allegations of the racially aggravated harassment of a London police officer in 2023.
‘Eyes open’: Australia’s call on Trump tariffs
Penny Wong has reacted to Donald Trump’s move to slap tariffs on Canadian goods worth tens of billions.
New nation in Donald Trump’s warpath
Donald Trump has another nation in his crosshairs, announcing he has completely cut off financial aid until a “horrible” issue is addressed.
$10b war over world’s most valuable treasure
A ‘smoking gun’ has emerged in a multi-billion dollar finders keepers battle over the “biggest treasure in the history of humanity”.
Musk’s $US5 trillion Treasury move as Canada declares tariffs war
The Trump administration has given billionaire Elon Musk unprecedented access to a sensitive payments system, sparking an uproar, as Canada reacts to Donald Trump’s tough tariffs.
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