Three visions for Sydney's density as 2.4 million more people call it home
Sydney needs to embrace growth and plan for it accordingly
- by Lisa Visentin
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Blue Mountains council hits back at minister's suspension threat
The council has claimed the minister acted on inaccurate information when she moved to suspend the council.
- by Lisa Visentin
Blue Mountains council facing suspension over asbestos investigation
The NSW government said a "serious" conflict of interest had emerged with the independent investigator and a council staff member.
- by Lisa Visentin
Inner West Council debates Australia Day celebrations
Extra security was hired, police were on standby, and the public gallery was overflowing as the Inner West Council debated Australia Day celebrations.
- by Lisa Visentin
Fiery start for young property developer as Circular Quay building goes up in flames
A fire at the site of an exclusive Circular Quay development has shone the spotlight on its new Chinese owner.
- by Lisa Visentin, KIRSTY NEEDHAM & Carolyn Cummins
Randwick residents to give up their homes for Prince of Wales Hospital expansion
Sam Sarkis came home one day to find Health Infrastructure representatives in his driveway. A brochure explained he would be losing his home.
- by Lisa Visentin
EXCLUSIVE
Inner west council first Sydney council to debate ditching Australia Day celebrations
The Inner West Council could become the first Sydney council to formally consider scrapping its Australia Day celebrations, if a Greens-led campaign succeeds.
- by Lisa Visentin
More affordable housing for Green Square as council sells land
The emerging metropolis in Green Square will include up to 80 extra affordable homes after the City of Sydney inked another deal for the subsidised sale of council land to a community housing provider.
- by Lisa Visentin
Semi-trailer driver charged over fatal crash on Newell Highway near Dubbo
Driver of semi-trailer charged over seven-vehicle crash that killed a young couple.
- by Lisa Visentin
Council's 'gag' on dissent a 'dangerous precedent'
A provision in the Local Government Act says councillors must "uphold and represent accurately the policies and decisions of the governing body".
- by Lisa Visentin
EXCLUSIVE
Minister slaps council as Mirvac pulls out of Showgrounds development
Property giant Mirvac has pulled out of the redevelopment of the Showground station precinct in Sydney's north west.
- by Lisa Visentin