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Megan Gorrey is the Sydney editor at The Sydney Morning Herald, covering urban affairs.

Taronga Zoo wants to revive its cable car. Locals say it will ‘scar’ harbour views

Taronga Zoo wants to revive its cable car. Locals say it will ‘scar’ harbour views

The Mosman zoo wants to build a new “Sky Safari” to replace the original cable car, which was retired last year.

  • by Megan Gorrey

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Trains cancelled, hour-long delays as industrial action continues

Trains cancelled, hour-long delays as industrial action continues

People travelling to the airport have been urged to plan ahead as industrial action cripples the rail network.

  • by Megan Gorrey
Up to 100 housing developments to be sent on approval fast-track
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Up to 100 housing developments to be sent on approval fast-track

A new housing authority bypassing local councils will start taking applications from developers within weeks and could shave a year off assessment times.

  • by Megan Gorrey
‘Not a museum’: The Sydney apartment owners fighting heritage protection

‘Not a museum’: The Sydney apartment owners fighting heritage protection

A council wants to preserve nine boxy brick buildings from the 1950s and 60s. But some residents aren’t happy.

  • by Megan Gorrey
Broke and desperate for cash, North Sydney Council asks top private schools to pay voluntary rates

Broke and desperate for cash, North Sydney Council asks top private schools to pay voluntary rates

The cash-strapped council is also considering selling a street to SCEGGS Redlands.

  • by Lucy Carroll and Megan Gorrey
One road, two councils: The very different outcomes for lower north shore apartment blocks

One road, two councils: The very different outcomes for lower north shore apartment blocks

The state government has approved a 43-storey apartment building on the Pacific Highway. On the other side of the road, a fight has forced the government’s hand.

  • by Megan Gorrey
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Why a north shore council wants this 22-storey apartment block plan cut down

Why a north shore council wants this 22-storey apartment block plan cut down

The $141 million proposal to build 188 units would be 350 metres from the Crows Nest metro station.

  • by Megan Gorrey
‘Risk is too extreme’: Beaches’ locals fight plan for 450 homes

‘Risk is too extreme’: Beaches’ locals fight plan for 450 homes

Dozens of speakers – some in tears – objected to the proposed development at an impassioned meeting. The land council says it has the right to develop the Belrose site.

  • by Megan Gorrey
The corrupt Sydney council worker, his mate’s perks and the $4.5 million scheme

The corrupt Sydney council worker, his mate’s perks and the $4.5 million scheme

The ICAC investigated allegations the two men favoured a company they had links to when awarding council contracts.

  • by Megan Gorrey
North shore council reaches secret deal over housing plan

North shore council reaches secret deal over housing plan

Planning Minister Paul Scully accused the council of wasting ratepayers’ money to stop development in the middle of a housing crisis.

  • by Megan Gorrey
The booming areas that will bear the brunt of NSW’s population surge

The booming areas that will bear the brunt of NSW’s population surge

The number of residents living outside Sydney will spiral higher in the next two decades, triggering calls for infrastructure to keep up with growing demand.

  • by Megan Gorrey and Nigel Gladstone

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