North Sydney Council votes to increase rates by more than 87 per cent over two years
The packed gallery inside the council chambers erupted in boos and jeers as the special rate variation was passed by ...
More than 500 homes to be built on old WestConnex site near Sydney CBD, with 200 build-to-rent units
The NSW government unveils plans to build more than 500 new homes on an old WestConnex site in Camperdown, dramatically ...
Residents, shop owners speak out against council’s plan to convert carparks to housing
Residents and shop owners in Sydney’s inner west have spoken out against the local council’s impending plan to convert public ...
Where are Sydney’s sickest suburbs? Follow the money, heat and air pollution
One part of Sydney has several suburbs with near-perfect scores. Less than an hour away, it was a different story.
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New map of protected NSW coastal lands
The map shows the 15,000 hectares of NSW coastal lands that have been acquired and protected over the past 52 years.
Central Coast Council clears Terrigal Reservoir of bacteria following ‘potential contamination’
A number of affluent southern Central Coast suburbs are being urged to boil water with recent investigations by council revealing the presence of a harmful bacteria at the Terrigal Reservoir.
City of Sydney Council pushes ahead with plan to help alfresco dining despite ‘NIMBY’ backlash
A bunch of Sydney NIMBYS have made bids to block new outdoor dining precincts across the CBD over phantom fears of dogs ...
Central Coast Council urges affluent suburbs to boil water following ‘potential contamination’
A number of affluent southern Central Coast suburbs are being urged to boil water with recent investigations by council ...
Locals slam bloated council’s history of ‘incompetence’ as it seeks 40 per cent rate hike
A cash-strapped Sydney council that sparked outrage after voting to raise rates by 40 per cent to fund a $40 million annual ...
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Port Stephens Council to map key koala habitats
PORT Stephens Council is updating its vegetation and koala habitat mapping to better identify key areas where koalas are ...
Bee-killing varroa mites found 5km south of Queensland border
An outbreak of the world's deadliest bee parasite, varroa destructor mite, has been found less than 5 kilometres from the ...
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NSW government extends disaster relief funding to more councils affected by storms
The NSW Emergency Services Minister has announced ... He said more councils in other affected areas may be able to access the disaster support as the recovery continued across the state.