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An artist’s impression of the lower station for Taronga Zoo’s revised Sky Safari proposal.

‘Sydney’s next eyesore’: Taronga Zoo’s cable car bill soars to $105m

The famous zoo says new gondolas will make the tourist attraction more accessible. Critics say the towering structure will scar the harbour foreshore.

  • Megan Gorrey

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Housing targets in Mosman.

The two north shore councils resisting ‘cookie cutter’ housing

It was touted as a solution to Sydney’s housing shortage but two councils are fighting the “pattern book”, earning a rebuke from the state’s planning minister.

  • David Barwell
Local councils are pushing for powers to drop speed limits in suburban areas.

Councils want power to slash speed limits to 40km/h

Opponents say any drastic change could lead to “mass confusion” and cause more motorists to cop speeding fines.

  • David Barwell
Assorted flavour-packed dishes at Onice.

The ‘mouth-smacking’ menu ensures you’ll never be bored at this cosy corner restaurant

Onice merges Vietnamese, Thai and Japanese flavours in an inviting space where service reigns supreme.

  • Lenny Ann Low
Clarence River baby octopus skewers at St Siandra.
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We’re all going on a summer holiday.

The gun barrel views from Zhang’s Vaucluse trophy home.

Property mogul who capitalised on density push lists $22m trophy home

The 60-something developer has done well for himself, delivering 1600 apartments and buying a $5m home set to quadruple in price.

  • Tawar Razaghi
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13 Stanley Avenue, Mosman NSW 2088

Mosman local beats six others for $16.1 million ‘knockdown’ at auction

Seven buyers registered, all with big dreams of turning a deceased estate with uninterrupted views and a top position into a trophy home.

  • Carmen Forward
Pickleball players Evan Bushell and Charlie Sutton

How a controversial plan for this 120-year-old bowlo is dividing Mosman

A proposal to replace a bowling green with pickleball courts has the backing of some locals, but others have raised concerns about the noise and whether it will just be a “passing fad”.

  • Emily Kaine and Daniel Lo Surdo
The penthouse atop ‘Bondi’ has sold for $16.25 million

Property mogul sells $16m Bondi Beach stunner as billionaire buys nearby

The sun-soaked property with ocean views from every room has access to a personal valet and concierge service.

  • Tawar Razaghi
The Mosman home of Michele and Trevor Matthews won the 2015 Master Builders Association award for excellence in housing and pools.

Ex-AMP director sells award-winning Mosman trophy home for almost $30m

The new owner of Trevor Matthews’ home will be moving in with good company, as AirTrunk’s founder and chief executive Robin Khuda is a neighbour.

  • Tawar Razaghi

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