Tuesday, 1st July
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Destructive winds, heavy rainfall, and large swells are forecast to impact the Northern Beaches from this afternoon, as an East Coast Low develops off the coast. The Bureau of Meteorology has issued Flood Watch, marine wind, and hazardous surf warnings,...
Chatswood free hours reduction a ‘cash grab’ Chatswood Chase retailers are concerned for their livelihood...
But seven storey tower knocked back A new Coles in Neutral Bay which will have...
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Taronga Zoo stands by maximum pylon height Taronga Zoo has not lowered the pylon height for its revamped Sky Safari proposal, angering a local preservation group. Taronga’s amended development application for its Sky Safari cable car system is on exhibition on the...
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Mayor says ‘more rules needed’ The NSW Government has proposed making e-scooters legal for riders aged16 years and over, on footpaths and some roads. The proposals, announced 13 May, were in response to the Parliamentary inquiry into the use of e-scooters, e-bikes...
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Northern Beaches Council is acting to protect the unique character of the Northern Beaches in response to the NSW Government’s state-wide housing policy, which permits more medium and high-density residential development in large parts of the Council area. Council is proposing...
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Willoughby Council adds $26m to bill Willoughby City Council’s budget for the redevelopment of its leisure centre has soared from $38.9 to $65 million in response to challenging in-ground site conditions, it says. Council announced the increase at its meeting on...
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North Sydney club’s lease extended again North Sydney PCYC has received an additional eight-month lease extension to stay at its Falcon Street premises, after it was slated for closure in October, 2024. Health Infrastructure bought the site – reportedly for $11.55 million...
After two years of legal wrangling, the Pathways seniors development on Parraween Street in Cremorne has been approved – despite North Sydney Council’s concerns. The State Government’s Independent Planning Commission (IPC) approved the development on 4 April. Skermanic now has the green...
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Narrabeen Lakes SC still high and dry Narrabeen Lakes Sailing Club says it does not want to wait until 2027 for a new $4 million amenities building at Jamieson Park. The insurance payout of $1.9 million for the original building which was...
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Mayor expects legal action over planning changes Mosman Council is seeking clarity over a new planning edict issued by the State Government which will allow apartment blocks up to eight storeys in areas previously zoned for one home. The low and mid-rise...