Don't leave population growth to treasurers, says Stokes
Rob Stokes suggests there might be a trade-off between economic growth and other impacts on the environment and society.
- by Jacob Saulwick and Dana McCauley
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The growing need to consider dementia in Sydney's city design
The rising incidence of dementia in Australia needs to be matched by an increased awareness among town planners about making public spaces comfortable for people living with the condition.
- by Jacob Saulwick
Fish Market redevelopment costs blow out by $500 million
Premier Gladys Berejiklian said the redevelopment was "a significant investment, but well worth it" and that detailed plans for the project will soon be placed on public exhibition.
- by Jacob Saulwick and Lisa Visentin
Fears raised about loopholes to Sydney Airbnb limits
Draft laws open for consultation provide an exception to the 180-day yearly cap the government had proposed for short-term residential rentals in Sydney.
- by Jacob Saulwick
North Sydney Olympic Pool design blow-out fuels information concerns
Councillors not part of the majority bloc on council have argued they have been denied information about the development of the pool project.
- by Jacob Saulwick
Rob Stokes lashes Inner West Council over tree-clearing policy
Anger over the Inner West Council’s controversial new tree-clearing policy has spread beyond environmental campaigners to the state government.
- by Jacob Saulwick
The Court of Appeal has a look at Parramatta Council - and is not impressed
Lord mayor Andrew Wilson has requested at each meeting an apology from the Liberal councillor Ben Barrak for calling him a clown.
- by Jacob Saulwick
New Sydney stadium will not see a return of silent movies
The state government has revealed a host of changes to the design of the new stadium it intends to build at Moore Park.
- by Jacob Saulwick
Another delay: Riverside Theatres business case extended until year's end
The state government is running behind schedule on another of its big-money infrastructure items.
- by Jacob Saulwick
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Emergency services
Man dies after house fire near Campbelltown
An woman has been saved by her neighbours from a house fire that claimed the life of an elderly man.
- by Jacob Saulwick and Sarah Muller
Assault rifle, pistols found with $2 million in drugs in organised crime raids
Guns and about $2 million worth of drugs have been seized by police in coordinated raids in Sydney’s south on Friday.
- by Jacob Saulwick