The most disaster-prone council in NSW says it has run out of cash
Residents face soaring rates to pay for the damage. Use our interactive map to see how your council compares.
- by Catherine Naylor and Nigel Gladstone
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Nathan’s grand renovation dream had serious challenges. The answer was 1000km away
The multimillion-dollar Dawes Point home is one of Sydney’s oldest buildings. Its new owners had no idea of the complexities that lay ahead.
- by Catherine Naylor
The $8m Byron Bay estate that’s now worth $800,000
The property is a two-minute walk from the beach and is owned by a company linked to a legendary TV power couple.
- by Catherine Naylor
Swimming pool opening times slashed by cash-strapped councils
Families across the state are facing a summer with less pool time and fewer swimming lessons, in a development that has experts worried.
- by Catherine Naylor
Body found in search for popular Sydney horse breeder
Edwin Dobbin went missing from his home last month. Police have now discovered a body at a property north-west of Sydney, after charging another man with murder.
- by Catherine Naylor and Nick Newling
Sydney man on way to work killed in horror crash
Police say they were following a Holden sedan early on Tuesday morning when it smashed into a hatchback, killing the 49-year-old driver.
- by Catherine Naylor
Phone towers tumble in ‘incredibly dangerous’ spate of attacks
In acts similar to those linked to anti-5G conspiracy theories, vandals have tampered with towers and put lives at risk.
- by Catherine Naylor
Cameron once ate 18 democracy sausages in one day. Now he’s won an election
Cameron Last is among the Gen Z councillors elected across Sydney for the next four years. Here’s how your council will look.
- by Daniel Lo Surdo, Nick Newling and Catherine Naylor
The forest survived devastating bushfires. Now it’s being bulldozed for holiday homes
Houses in the popular coastal village sell for up to $4 million, with vacant blocks going for almost $1 million.
- by Catherine Naylor
The $15m roundabout that ended a popular local brewery
The craft brewer is closing down after losing almost $1 million in trade during roadworks after failing to secure compensation from the state government.
- by Catherine Naylor
Single power pole on ‘zombie’ block paves way for waterfront development
A prime block near Byron Bay may now be developed after its owner made a surprise discovery amid some old papers.
- by Catherine Naylor
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