North Sydney was a cycle wasteland, then a war zone. Is that about to change?
Having been elected as the new mayor for the North Sydney Council, Zoë Baker reveals exciting news for cyclists to editor-at-large, Gary Nunn.
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NSW’s biggest coal mine to close in 2030. Now what about the workers?
The biggest coal mine in NSW is set to close in 2030. But what will happen to the workers, writes Liam Phelan and Kimberley Crofts.
Metro-Minerva Theatre caught in a political seesaw
Six months after the Metro-Minerva Theatre Action Group staged a rally to save the historic auditorium, the future of the Art Deco gem is still uncertain, reports John Moyle.
Step into history at the SCG
Features editor Makayla Muscat takes the guided walking tour of the legendary Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), exploring the hallowed venue’s fascinating history and facilities.
Sydney Park: the Inner West’s mysterious, complex and beloved backyard
Richie Black reflects on the unique identity of the multifaceted Sydney Park – and its somewhat uncertain future.
Inner West residents call to be included in demerger preparation
Inner West residents were shocked to be told by their council’s general manager they were effectively being shut out of the preparation of the demerger case, reports Peter Boyle.
New law threatens Sydney’s precious green space
The Greater Sydney Parklands Trust Bill 2021 represents a threat to Sydney’s iconic parklands by opening the door to privatisation, reports Ben Radford.
Rally says stop privatisation of public housing in Redfern
The NSW Government wants to sell a vacant site in Redfern that was previously 100 per cent public housing to property developers, reports Peter Boyle.
Oxford St revamp, pride museum plans announced
The City of Sydney Council hopes to revitalise Oxford Street, the traditional home of Sydney’s LGBTIQA+ community.
New Sydney RNA facility offers Covid-19, cancer hope
The University of NSW has opened its new RNA Institute, allowing Australia to strengthen its RNA research capabilities.
LGBTQI community, advocates express relief over rejection of Latham’s ‘Trans Erasure Bill’
A wide range of LGBTQI community members and their allies have welcomed the NSW Government’s move to reject the Education Legislation Amendment (Parental Rights) Bill.
City of Sydney calls for pandemic homeless help to continue
The City of Sydney Council has called for a continuation of Covid-19 measures which saw the state government give the city’s homeless roofs over their heads.
Goodbye yellow brick road: the post-Mardi Gras blues
The post-Mardi Gras blues are real and they are being felt more than ever this year. Travis de Jonk reflects on why.
NSW and Queensland floods: how you can help
The Salvation Army, Australian Red Cross and GIVIT have all launched appeals to provide humanitarian support for people in flood hit communities and are appealing to the public for donations.
Qld, NSW floods highlight climate change concerns, as Sydney braces for deluge
Record-breaking rainfall in South East Queensland and Northern NSW has been attributed to climate change by a raft of climate scientists, who say global warming is increasing the frequency and severity of storms.