Sydney councils
How the government’s housing changes go further than you might think
The presence of restaurants, shops and a supermarket will “trigger” new planning controls across Sydney’s suburbs, but there is ongoing debate about what makes a “town centre”.
- by Michael Koziol
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Sydney asbestos crisis
Council launches legal action over asbestos clean-up concerns
Inner West Mayor Darcy Byrne warns that asbestos-contaminated mulch at Rozelle Parklands will not be removed by February 29 as scheduled, threatening council events.
- by Amber Schultz
‘Terrible state’: Crumbling ocean pools pose danger to swimmers
Sydney’s beloved ocean pools are suffering from a lack of maintenance and the impact of severe weather.
- by Andrew Taylor
Neighbours from hell: Why flying foxes are driving Sydney batty
Fruit bats are causing mayhem across Sydney, but should local councils cut down trees or using sound devices to drive them away?
- by Andrew Taylor
Maroubra’s Big Rubik’s Cube was ‘solved’. Now locals want it scrambled again
Randwick Council will debate whether to poll Maroubra locals on the future of the guerilla artwork.
- by Mary Ward
Historic fig trees vandalised in Mosman
Mosman council was informed on Monday that a Balmoral resident had witnessed someone drilling into a fig tree along the Balmoral foreshore.
- by Laura Chung
Break point for north shore tennis club in lighting stoush
Longueville Tennis Club has been trying to install lights on its outdoor courts since 1965. Now, it finally has permission – but it comes with conditions.
- by Michael Koziol
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Property development
Councillors now have to disclose meetings with developers
Premier Chris Minns’ push for greater housing density has led to the City of Sydney bringing its integrity measures regarding lobbyists and property developers in line with state and federal governments.
- by Max Maddison
Why Cronulla won’t get a marine park to save Gus the Groper’s mates
Locals were enraged when a beloved fish was killed over the new year period. Now the Sutherland Shire mayor has withdrawn his support for an aquatic reserve.
- by Michael Koziol
Forty-four years on, this Sydney icon is getting recognised
The gates, which stand at the northern and southern ends of the Dixon Street precinct, were built in 1980.
- by Mary Ward
Housing reforms will ruin Bondi, council warns
Waverley Council’s Labor mayor says the Minns government’s low- and-mid-rise housing policy will lead to “significant unplanned development” in the eastern suburbs.
- by Andrew Taylor