Kings Cross to have its heart ripped out after ‘Bourbon DA’ approved
Under the cloak of Covid, a controversial DA that will change Kings Cross forever has been approved, reports John Moyle.
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CloMo lays into ScoMo over slo-mo vaccine rollout
Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore has lashed out at the Morrison Government on social media, telling it to “get its act together” on Covid-19 vaccinations.
Meet the first ever Aboriginal candidate for Sydney Lord Mayor
Wiradjuri woman Yvonne Weldon is the first Aboriginal Australian to stand for Sydney Lord Mayor. She speaks with the Sentinel about the milestone and challenging the powerful incumbent, Clover Moore.
City of Sydney’s Angela Vithoulkas to contest election under platform of “reimagining local government”
Councillor Angela Vithoulkas has announced she will run against incumbent Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore, revealing a bold seven-point plan to “reimagine” council operations.
Kerryn Phelps pulls out of mayoral race against Clover
City of Sydney councillor Dr Kerryn Phelps has dropped out of the race to be Sydney’s next Lord Mayor.
Where to next for Kings Cross?
John Moyle explores the Committee for Sydney’s report on Kings Cross, which sets out ideas for revitalising the once vibrant neighbourhood.
Phelps slams council over Surry Hills tree removal
City of Sydney Councillor Dr Kerryn Phelps has criticised the council over the removal of 60 trees at Surry Hills.
Last link in Sydney Harbour foreshore walk opens
An 11-kilometre harbourside walk from Woolloomooloo to the Anzac Bridge is now complete.
Sydney street count reveals lowest homeless numbers in a decade
The City of Sydney Council area has recorded its lowest homeless figures in a decade, according to the latest street count of rough sleepers.
Kings Cross still cross after lockout laws repealed
The repeal of the draconian lockout laws has received a muted response in Kings Cross, reports John Moyle.
The real inside story behind the sale of the Green Park Hotel – and the campaign to save “far more than just a bar”
Gary Nunn reveals the inside story of the battle to save the Green Park, including previously secret machinations, and the united push from across the political spectrum to save the venue.
‘More Christmas trees than ever’: City of Sydney gets festive
Light displays, decorations, music and more Christmas trees than ever feature in this year’s City of Sydney Christmas celebrations.
New Sydney CBD cycleway proposed
The City of Sydney Council has proposed a new 1.7km two-way cycle path for the CBD, along Oxford, Liverpool and College Streets.
Sydney councillor ‘resigns’, alleging Clover Moore ‘disregards and disrespects’ her
City of Sydney councillor Angela Vithoulkas momentarily flagged her resignation, and blasted Lord Mayor Clover Moore for allegedly disrespecting her, in a bombshell email obtained by the Sentinel.
Mardi Gras will rise to the occasion
While Mardi Gras 2021 will be different – difference is what Mardi Gras is all about, writes Rita Bratovich, who was at the official launch on Sunday.