Sydney councils
‘Sad state’: Warning that Oxford Street risks losing LGBTQ character
Gentrification, policing and an “influx of young families with kids and dogs” are draining the vibrancy of Sydney’s iconic gay strip.
- by Andrew Taylor
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‘More North Korea than North Sydney’: Fury over new social media rules
Councillor and former mayor Jilly Gibson has declared she won’t abide by new social media rules she believes are targeted at her administration of a local Facebook page.
- by Michael Koziol
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Liberal Party
Philip Ruddock ousted as Hornsby mayor, points finger at ‘property developer interests’
The senior Liberal’s defeat in a preselection will almost certainly bring to a close his 50-year career in politics. He accused senior party members of orchestrating his demise.
- by Max Maddison
‘They’re the ibis of the roads’: The Sydney suburb being eaten by taxis
In the southern end of Marrickville, fury over dumped taxis and smashed vehicles led one resident to take things into his own hands by donning a thin disguise.
- by Michael Koziol
‘The cracks are starting to show’: Meet the young guns taking on Clover Moore
Both Labor and Liberal have both put up 30-somethings focusing on housing, vibrancy and bin collections.
- by Anthony Segaert
Surf club renovation sparks questions over mayor’s ‘friendship’
Sutherland mayor Carmelo Pesce says he isn’t friends with prominent hotelier Chris Feros, whose business stands to benefit from a council redevelopment.
- by Ben Cubby
Sydney mayor vows to run again despite apprehended violence allegations
Sarah McMahon says she’s ready to get back to work after an “extremely difficult” two weeks.
- by Megan Gorrey
Magazine
Good Weekend
The July 27 edition
Allegra Spender: the ‘shy’ pollie navigating tragedy near and far | Ghislaine Maxwell’s odd in-court antics | Ray Martin on life’s biggest mystery
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Liverpool
Liverpool Council prepares for legal siege after damning report
Liverpool Council has called for every copy of a damning investigative report to be deleted, as it prepares for broad legal action.
- by Max Maddison and Kate McClymont
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Courts
Pinned to a bed and knocked off her feet: The claims against Sydney mayor’s ex-partner
Police served the former partner of the one-time Liberal candidate Sarah McMahon with an interim apprehended domestic violence order over the alleged events.
- by Clare Sibthorpe