Sydney councils
‘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
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Council staff must not stifle the role of public debate and scrutiny
The role of a free press is a well-established cornerstone of Western democracies, and the right of public figures to question authorities openly is a principle that should not need to be explicitly defended.
- by The Herald's View
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NSW
‘Culture of control’: Minister threatens council over ‘silencing’ dissent
Local Government Minister Ron Hoenig has warned Georges River Council to do better over claims it has shut down criticism of its actions by councillors.
- by Michael McGowan
No one wanted to fix this broken pipe outside Jane’s home – but now there’s some good news
Sydney Water and Northern Beaches Council both said it was not a matter for them, but there has been a major development.
- by Anthony Segaert
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Private schools
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
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
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
A car has been blocking Bronwyn’s driveway since Friday morning. No one thinks it’s their problem
“If there was an emergency inside my house, there’s no way an ambulance could get onto my property,” homeowner Bronwyn Courtenay said.
- by Sally Rawsthorne
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
Planning Minister Paul Scully accused the council of wasting ratepayers’ money to stop development in the middle of a housing crisis.
- by Megan Gorrey
How much your local council makes off parking fines
As councils prepare to crack down on parking at beaches and shopping districts this summer, this is where drivers receive the most fines, and pay the largest penalties.
- by Alyssa Talakovski
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