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

Councils want power to slash Sydney’s speed limits to 40km/h

Opponents argue the move could lead to “mass confusion” and cause more motorists to cop speeding fines.

  • David Barwell

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Roseville, Gordon, Killara and Lindfield have all been rezoned as part of the NSW government’s TOD program.

After fighting new housing, this Sydney council just voted for more

A north shore council is paving the way for a high-rise housing boom after voting on a contentious rezoning plan it claims will protect heritage and save residential streets from “overdevelopment”.

  • David Barwell
North Sydney Oval.

‘I don’t think you’d ever change it’: Inside the famous Sydney oval that’s slowly falling apart

One of the city’s best loved sporting grounds needs at least $12 million in critical renewal works, but the local council can’t afford to fund them.

  • Megan Gorrey
Mitch Geddes (on bench) along with other dog owners, has been lobbying for an off leash area on Mona Vale Beach for years, and it appears it is likely to happen now. 20th May 2021 Photo: Janie Barrett

Does Sydney have a ‘pet etiquette’ problem? These councils think so

Sydney councils are pushing for the NSW government to overhaul pet ownership rules amid a spike in conflicts involving pooches and members of the public.

  • David Barwell
An artist impression reveals what the future of Queen Street in St Marys will look like.

How an ageing suburb plans to become Sydney’s next destination

This suburban town centre has remained largely untouched by development. In 20 years, it will become Sydney’s next “thriving” destination.

  • Ellie Busby
Balmain parish priest Father Peter Smith said noise was a part of living in the area, which has many pubs.

The latest inner west NIMBY noise battle? Not a pub, but a church

Residents living within earshot of a century-old church are up in arms over plans for new bells they fear will lead to unacceptable noise impacts.

  • David Barwell
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A mighty show to welcome in the 2025 year.

North Sydney Council couldn’t get its rate rise. You might pay for that on New Year’s Eve

North Sydney residents face paying for New Year’s Eve tickets and a crackdown on parking offences as the council struggles to repair its finances.

  • Megan Gorrey
Sharon McCarthy

Part of Oxford Street’s cycleway opens soon. It prompted Sharon to flee

Paddo Pets owner Sharon McCarthy decided not to renew her lease due to the prospect of construction disruption on the proposed second stage of the bike route.

  • Megan Gorrey
Norman Griffiths Oval in 2021 and in 2025, before the contractor was told to down tools by Ku-ring-gai Council.

Council fires contractor in synthetic turf saga as costs more than double

Ku-ring-gai Council has torn up a contract to build a much-delayed synthetic pitch, ordering tradies to down tools and pack up as an ongoing dispute heats up.

  • Jessica McSweeney
Epping Aquatic Centre has been closed since April 2024.

Swimmers left in the cold as council puts ‘hidden gem’ on backburner

Pool users will have to wait even longer for a decision on how to reopen Epping Aquatic Centre.

  • Ellie Busby

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