‘NIMBYs will NIMBY’: Residents in ‘nice suburb’ object to more events at Moore Park
Plans to hold more events in a section of the Entertainment Quarter at Moore Park have sparked opposition from residents.
- by Andrew Taylor
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Angourie Rice brings Hollywood star power to the Sydney Writers’ Festival
The talented young actor and her playwright mother Kate appeared on stage to discuss their debut novel, Stuck Up & Stupid.
- by Andrew Taylor
Is Clover to blame for turning Oxford Street from party precinct into a ghost town?
A troubled construction project has added to the woes plaguing Sydney’s iconic gay strip.
- by Andrew Taylor
Conflict whisperer: This man knows when you’re angry and how to stop it ruining a night out
Security expert Scott Taylor said pride and ego as well as alcohol and drugs drive the aggression that night-time venue operators want to stamp out.
- by Andrew Taylor
Boardwalk to nowhere: Council bungles upgrade of coastal path
Waverley Council has been forced to revise its upgrade of a coastal walk after residents complained it would let tourists look into their bedrooms.
- by Andrew Taylor
‘Impossible to sleep or work’: How roadworks made Noel’s life a misery
The NSW transport agency appreciates its construction projects can impact residents, but Noel Painton Smith and her neighbours say a major highway upgrade is damaging their homes and health.
- by Andrew Taylor
Almost everyone passes the driving test in Inverell. In Willoughby and Ryde, most people fail
Would-be drivers in parts of Sydney are far more likely to fail the practical test than counterparts in regional NSW.
- by Andrew Taylor
One-hour challenge: Council to vote on speedy removal of hate-speech graffiti
Jewish and LGBTQ groups are backing a push for speedier removal of offensive graffiti, following a number of slogans appearing in Sydney playgrounds.
- by Andrew Taylor
‘There is trepidation’: Why business owners like Jared are worried about their future
Spiralling costs, high interest rates and lower spending are driving more businesses into insolvency.
- by Andrew Taylor
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Housing crisis
How an owl and a flying fox may stop the government’s housing reforms
Ku-ring-gai Council is claiming the Minns government has broken the law with its plan for development in special transport hubs.
- by Andrew Taylor
Overdue or overdeveloped? How Westfield wants to transform this pocket of Sydney
The redevelopment of Westfield Eastgardens has prompted fears it will decimate local shopping strips, create traffic congestion and be an eyesore.
- by Andrew Taylor