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Sydney councils that drag heels on housing DA claim there are good reasons

Sydney councils that drag heels on housing DA claim there are good reasons

Councils pinged as the slowest in Sydney at assessing development applications say there are several reasons why they rank poorly on a new league table.

  • by Michael Koziol and Megan Gorrey

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Revealed: How fast each Sydney council approves new homes

Revealed: How fast each Sydney council approves new homes

According to a new league table, 21 Sydney councils are taking more than an average 115 days to approve development applications. See how yours ranks.

  • by Alexandra Smith
Sydney mayor’s brazen attempt to annex half an LGA

Sydney mayor’s brazen attempt to annex half an LGA

Despite the severe housing crisis, Sydney councils are spending an inordinate amount of time and energy plotting mergers and demergers they can’t afford.

  • by Michael Koziol
The Sydney suburbs where drivers will need to slow down

The Sydney suburbs where drivers will need to slow down

Lower speed limits are coming as the City of Sydney bids to improve safety for pedestrians and motorists.

  • by Megan Gorrey
‘Looney Tunes Jesus’ picture pulled from Sydney exhibition after protests
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‘Looney Tunes Jesus’ picture pulled from Sydney exhibition after protests

One of the finalists in a major art prize has been taken off the gallery wall after an intense campaign by Christian activists.

  • by Kate McClymont
The state government wants to close streets for parties, but can councils afford it?
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The state government wants to close streets for parties, but can councils afford it?

The Minns government wants to close roads for more festivals, concerts and markets to boost local shopping strips.

  • by Andrew Taylor
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Inner West Council rejected the state’s housing plan. The PM gave them $2.6 million to do it again

Inner West Council rejected the state’s housing plan. The PM gave them $2.6 million to do it again

Anthony Albanese has given his home council millions to redo housing plans already drawn up by the state Labor government.

  • by Michael Koziol
Let’s bring Sydney city markets back to life
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Let’s bring Sydney city markets back to life

Paddy’s Markets in Haymarket is a faded version of the fairground attraction it used to be. A new plan could help change that.

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Revealed: The ‘missing middle’ Sydney housing changes delayed until after council elections

Revealed: The ‘missing middle’ Sydney housing changes delayed until after council elections

The major “stage 2” changes to permit more low- and mid-rise housing are now slated for the end of 2024 despite earlier indications they would be active by June.

  • by Michael Koziol
North shore council ordered to pay woman $283,000 over slip on mulch slope

North shore council ordered to pay woman $283,000 over slip on mulch slope

Kathie Beatrice Salman successfully sued a Sydney council after she rolled her ankle while moving from a bark surface to spongy rubber in a children’s playground.

  • by Michael Koziol
City of Sydney backs boycott of Israel, in bid to add pressure for ceasefire

City of Sydney backs boycott of Israel, in bid to add pressure for ceasefire

The state’s wealthiest council will now review any investments and contracts with companies that might be involved in “human rights abuses in Palestine”.

  • by Michael Koziol