Bylong residents celebrate another win over coal company
In a win for residents and the environment, the NSW Court of Appeal has rejected a bid for a coal mine in the fertile Bylong Valley, north-west of Sydney.
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ARQ Sydney for sale: at what point do we say no to ‘development’?
The end of an era is nigh, with Australia’s biggest gay nightclub up for sale. ‘I want my gay village back,’ writes Gary Nunn in reply.
Ally Boom Boom: the bizarre tale of the kids’ entertainer-cum-neo-Nazi
An investigation into neo-Nazis has discovered popular children’s entertainer, ‘Ally Boom Boom’ – who also drummed for pop-punk band The Spazzys – is a racist who posts hate speech online.
Pfizer jab now open to those aged 16-39 in 12 Sydney LGAs
Bookings for the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine are now open to people aged 16-39 across a large swathe of Sydney.
PR companies feared and revered him in equal measure: what will Tim Burrowes do next?
Tim Burrowes is leaving Mumbrella. He speaks about taking a well-deserved career break – and his debut book on the media industry’s most tumultuous decade.
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.
$1 million reward offered to solve Sydney ‘gay hate murder’ – but still no apology for police failures
A $1 million reward has been offered to help solve the ‘gay hate murder’ of Sydney man Raymond Keam in 1987 – but calls continue for NSW Police to apologise for ignoring brutal gay hate crimes.
Controversy as Darling Harbour redevelopment plans continue apace
Pyrmont residents have expressed dismay over the planned redevelopment of the Harbourside Shopping Centre – the latest in a string of Darling Harbour ‘re-developments’.
Women’s March 4 Justice takes over Central Sydney, sending powerful message
10,000 people attended the Women’s March 4 Justice in Sydney today – one of more than 40 such events attended by 100,000 people around Australia.
For the love of animals: Lynda Stoner’s incredible journey from TV’s hottest star to animal rights hero
Animal Liberation’s first CEO, Lynda Stoner, announces the organisation’s upcoming celebrations to mark its 45 year history, and shares her personal story of animal rights activism.
Hundreds of extra trains under $1 billion plan
Sydney will get hundreds of extra train services each week under a $1 billion NSW Government plan.
Facebook to reverse ban on Australian news sites
Facebook will restore news content on the social media app for Australians “within days”, the tech giant and the federal government have confirmed.
TJ Hickey: 17 years now awaiting justice
Another year has passed since the horrific death of Aboriginal teenager TJ Hickey, with no sign of the NSW Government ordering a thorough investigation.
Green Square’s Gunyama Park Aquatic Centre finally opens
The largest pool complex built in Sydney since the 2000 Olympics has opened in Green Square.
Opal Tower builder to redevelop heritage-listed North Sydney Olympic Pool
Icon Constructions has won the contact to redevelop the heritage-listed North Sydney Pool, generating controversy over the company’s links to the Opal Tower debacle.