'In an unwinnable spot': Women bumped from top spot on Liberal tickets

When voters head to the polling booths across Sydney's seven new councils on Saturday, there will be a common theme on the Liberals' how-to-vote card.

'Hazardous' air quality in parts of Sydney

As a haze hung over Sydney on Saturday, residents in parts of Sydney were warned to avoid outdoor activities as the air quality reached 'hazardous' levels.

'My mum's in danger': Little girl's brave run to save her mother's life

"My mum's in danger," four-year-old Georgia Ritter told the triple-zero operator. 

Premier forced to step in over minister's council merger remarks

NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian has been forced to publicly correct one of her ministers and declare there will be no more council mergers, after the minister flagged a possible revival of the controversial policy before the next state election.

Harbour precinct open to the public for the first time in 150 years

One of Sydney Harbour's hidden gems is opening to the public for the first time in more than 150 years.

Cloud Arch approved in fiery council meeting

The controversial Cloud Arch has cleared its first hurdle, after a majority of councillors at the City of Sydney voted to approve the sculpture at a fiery council meeting on Tuesday night.

Mergers not worth it unless councils have influence, administrator says

Judged in terms of financial savings alone, the NSW government's contentious council mergers weren't worth it. 

'Most important thing I'll ever achieve': Mayor's plan to help domestic violence survivors

In one Sydney council, there is a plan to assist women and children fleeing domestic violence situations.

New Cloud Arch: bigger and triple the price

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It is the ambitious public artwork preordained as the next great symbol of Sydney, and deserving a place alongside the Harbour Bridge and Opera House as city landmarks.