Sydney councils
Hawkesbury mayor and partner served with apprehended domestic violence orders
Police say they responded to reports of a break-and-enter at a Richmond property and served the mayor with an interim order, without providing details on her partner’s order.
- by Clare Sibthorpe and Megan Gorrey
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Liverpool City Council under threat of suspension, election delayed over ‘widespread dysfunction’
The Office of Local Government has launched a public inquiry after discovering widespread dysfunction in Liverpool City Council, leading the minister to suspend the council.
- by Max Maddison, Ben Cubby and Kate McClymont
‘Plastic grass has no place here’: Why residents want to stop an elite rugby precinct
The Hills Shire says concerns about the environmental impact of new sporting facilities are exaggerated, as opponents demand the federal government stop the project.
- by Andrew Taylor
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Claims of disappearing documents engulf Sydney’s Game of Thrones council
From a secure room within Liverpool council’s new library, investigators have been conducting interviews, requesting records and carrying out electronic audits.
- by Max Maddison and Kate McClymont
Sydney councils that drag heels on housing DA claim there are good reasons
Councils pinged as the slowest in Sydney at assessing development applications say there are several reasons why they rank poorly on a new league table.
- by Michael Koziol and Megan Gorrey
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Revealed: How fast each Sydney council approves new homes
According to a new league table, 21 Sydney councils are taking more than an average 115 days to approve development applications. See how yours ranks.
- by Alexandra Smith
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Housing crisis
Sydney mayor’s brazen attempt to annex half an LGA
Despite the severe housing crisis, Sydney councils are spending an inordinate amount of time and energy plotting mergers and demergers they can’t afford.
- by Michael Koziol
The Sydney suburbs where drivers will need to slow down
Lower speed limits are coming as the City of Sydney bids to improve safety for pedestrians and motorists.
- by Megan Gorrey
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Art
‘Looney Tunes Jesus’ picture pulled from Sydney exhibition after protests
One of the finalists in a major art prize has been taken off the gallery wall after an intense campaign by Christian activists.
- by Kate McClymont
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City life
The state government wants to close streets for parties, but can councils afford it?
The Minns government wants to close roads for more festivals, concerts and markets to boost local shopping strips.
- by Andrew Taylor
Inner West Council rejected the state’s housing plan. The PM gave them $2.6 million to do it again
Anthony Albanese has given his home council millions to redo housing plans already drawn up by the state Labor government.
- by Michael Koziol