“I’m more in love than ever. And ready to run for State Parliament”: Christine Forster
EXCLUSIVE: Former City of Sydney Councillor Christine Forster opens up about her time on council, her brother Tony, her marriage – and her lofty political plans.
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Take a masterclass in the fine art of political bullshit
Charles Firth discusses his latest show about the genius of political spin – and the Prime Minister who’s mastered it.
Australian writing and publishing faces ‘grinding austerity’ as funding continues to decline
“When it comes to public funding, literature has long been the poor cousin of the arts,” writes Ben Eltham on the recently unveiled federal budget.
North Sydney Council switches back to oppose the Western Harbour Tunnel
The North Sydney Council has decided to revert to its former position of opposing the Western Harbour Tunnel and Beaches Link toll roads. Andrew Chuter reports.
“Businesses deserve two votes, not one”: the Liberal candidate for Sydney Lord Mayor
Editor-at-large Gary Nunn meets Shauna Jarrett, the conservative candidate who has thrown her hat in the ring to run the City of Sydney.
Opening up a can of worms
The Wharf Revue is set to return with hilarious characters and razor sharp lampoonery in their new show, Can Of Worms.
Meet Sydney’s most colourful characters
Gary Nunn introduces us to some of Sydney’s most colourful eccentrics, free spirits and one-offs: the characters who give Sydney its personality, colour and flair.
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.
Scott Marsh’s new mural survives censors
Satirical artist Scott Marsh has painted a wall mural of George Michael in Erskineville. It replaces a mural that was defaced by fundamentalist Christians in November 2017.
‘Sydney’s NYE fireworks should go ahead’: Forster
City of Sydney Councillor Christine Forster says Sydney’s New Year’s Eve fireworks should go ahead despite Covid-19.