Politics
NSW
‘Impossible decisions’ as families prepare for new school year
Some Sydney public schools have asked for more than $180 worth of school supplies for a year 3 student at the start of term.
- by Mary Ward
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Landlords’ human rights at stake, says lobby group, as fight gears up over renting rules
The rules around no-grounds evictions, which have been adopted in some form in other states, are at the heart of new legislation.
- by Michael McGowan
New Sydney metro stations to open this year
The new Martin Place station between Chatswood and Sydenham is due to open in the middle of the year.
Minns declares native logging ‘has a future’ after landmark court case dismissed
Premier Chris Minns said on Wednesday the forestry industry, including native hardwood logging, “has a future” in NSW, but revealed his government would investigate the use of what he called “a new marketplace” in carbon offsets and the expansion of private softwood plantations.
- by Michael McGowan
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Forestry
Court case could force shutdown of NSW native logging
Environmental groups hope the court will find that years of logging approvals between Sydney and the Queensland border are invalid.
- by Michael McGowan
Religious groups argue for right to hire, fire staff based on sexuality
Religious groups have warned the government not to remove exemptions within the state’s Anti-Discrimination Act that allow private schools to discriminate on the basis of sexuality, marital status or gender.
- by Michael McGowan
The five key issues facing the Minns government in 2024
Fights with NIMBYs over housing density, union pay demands, and the Rozelle Interchange are all waiting for Premier Chris Minns when he returns to work.
- by Michael McGowan
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Architecture
The Sydney Instagram odyssey that’s helping one woman beat depression
Amanda Stelcova began her “Doors of Sydney” account to give her a reason to leave the house and lift her mood. She’s now collected thousands of followers.
- by Julie Power
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Housing crisis
The shocking statistic that illustrates Sydney’s housing crisis
Despite all the talk of increasing supply, Sydney built fewer homes in 2023 than five years ago, new analysis shows.
- by Matt Wade
Opinion
Cars
Bleak reminders of dangers inherent in our most-loved holiday activities
A spate of drownings and an escalating road toll have provided a sobering end to the year.
- by The Herald's View
Cossies rule over cozzie livs across our seaside towns
Domestic tourism remains resilient despite stiffening economic headwinds and one generation in particular seems to be enjoying its time in the sun.
- by Max Maddison