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Sydney still one of world’s most expensive cities

Housing affordability

Sydney still one of world’s most expensive cities

The IMF says nothing short of major reform can change the fact that Australian housing is some of the most expensive in the world.

by Shane Wright

Jerry Chen and the Hotel CBD building.

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Development

Justin Hemmes wants to turn this CBD block into a 24/7 venue. One problem: A man named Jerry

by Anthony Segaert

Hartcher’s arrest at Pendle Hill on Monday.

Crime

Retired priest caught ‘grooming 14-year-old boy online’ in Sydney sting

by Perry Duffin

Ceasefire in rail pay dispute saves New Year’s Eve in Sydney

Public transport

Ceasefire in rail pay dispute saves New Year’s Eve in Sydney

by Matt O'Sullivan

Salvation Army Commissioner Miriam Gluyas.

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Miriam wanted to be a pro golfer. Instead, she’s an executive on a $26,000 salary

by Jacqueline Maley

Transport

Transport Minister Jo Haylen said on Tuesday that families can travel on New Year’s Eve with confidence.

Public transport

Ceasefire in rail pay dispute saves Sydney’s New Year’s Eve

by Matt O'Sullivan

Tensions between rail unions and the government over the pay dispute are escalating.

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Public transport

Rail union suddenly drops major work bans ahead of NYE fireworks

by Matt O'Sullivan and Anthony Segaert

NSW Minister for Transport Jo Haylen is struggling to resolve a dispute with the rail union before a planned shutdown on Friday.

Public transport

Rail network will be hundreds of drivers short on New Year’s Eve

by Michael McGowan

Train delays index

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Public transport

Trains cancelled, hour-long delays as industrial action continues

by Megan Gorrey

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Crime & Courts

Hartcher’s arrest at Pendle Hill on Monday.

Crime

Retired priest caught ‘grooming 14-year-old boy online’ in Sydney sting

by Perry Duffin

A man has been charged with animal cruelty after 98 kangaroos were allegedly shot at the NSW Hunter Valley.

Crime

Cruelty charges laid after almost 100 kangaroos shot

by Perry Duffin

Paradise Charcoal Chicken at Mount Druitt was at the centre of a NSW Supreme Court battle.

Courts

How a Sydney chicken shop sparked a legal feud between friends

by Michaela Whitbourn

Zhuojun “Sally” Li (left) and her husband, Jai-Bao “Rex” Chen (right) were both killed then dumped in bushland beneath the flight path in Botany.

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Crime

Man murdered, dumped in Botany was in ‘sophisticated’ drug operation

by Perry Duffin and Sally Rawsthorne

Local council

The Gateway and Gemini buildings in Potts Point, and Roslyn Gardens in Rushcutters Bay, are under consideration for heritage listing.

Heritage

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

by Megan Gorrey

Georges River Councillor Ashvini Ambihaipahar was hit with a code of conduct investigation for making mild criticisms of the council.

Sydney councils

Council staff must not stifle the role of public debate and scrutiny

by The Herald's View

Georges River Councillor Ashvini Ambihaipahar, a potential federal candidate for Labor in the seat of Barton, was hit with a code of conduct investigation for making mild criticisms of the council

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Sydney councils

‘Culture of control’: Minister threatens council over ‘silencing’ dissent

by Michael McGowan

Jane Hester stands outside a huge flow of water on Malvern Avenue, Manly. It has been getting worse for nearly a fortnight.

City life

No one wanted to fix this broken pipe outside Jane’s home – but now there’s some good news

by Anthony Segaert

Schools composite for rates

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Private schools

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

by Lucy Carroll and Megan Gorrey

The building is proposed for a prominent site on the Pacific Highway.

Sydney councils

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

by Megan Gorrey

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City life

Master Lock Comanche takes home line honours at SOLAS Big Boat Challenge

Sydney to Hobart

Broken records or broken masts: Wild weather set to lash Sydney to Hobart

Sailors were warned of gale force winds, lightning and abrupt weather changes in the final days before the Boxing Day race.

by Nick Newling

Jerry Chen and the Hotel CBD building.

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Development

Justin Hemmes wants to turn this CBD block into a 24/7 venue. One problem: Jerry

Merivale has lodged initial plans for a huge entertainment precinct in the CBD, but some residents are fighting the plan, fearing they’ll be kicked out.

by Anthony Segaert

NSW Minister for Transport Jo Haylen is struggling to resolve a dispute with the rail union before a planned shutdown on Friday.

Public transport

Rail network will be hundreds of drivers short on New Year’s Eve

by Michael McGowan

Bush camping was deemed the holiday type most at risk from extreme weather.

Extreme weather

From sunburn to storms: How climate change is redefining the Aussie summer getaway

by Katelyn Catanzariti

The lower station for Taronga Zoo’s proposed Sky Safari cable car.

Planning

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

by Megan Gorrey

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