A dozen first home buyers miss out on one-bedder in ‘hot pocket’ of Redfern

A dozen first home buyers miss out on one-bedder in ‘hot pocket’ of Redfern

The home was in a highly coveted location but not even the bank of mum and dad could nab the keys to it.

  • byTawar Razaghi

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Lane Cove investment property bought in 1990 for $250,000 sells for $3.5 million

Lane Cove investment property bought in 1990 for $250,000 sells for $3.5 million

Eleven buyers – a mix of young families and developers,who were eyeing it for its knock down potential – registered to bid. But one group didn’t even get a look in.

  • byTawar Razaghi
Revealed:The Sydney bus routes that will be axed and cut short when Metro opens
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Revealed:The Sydney bus routes that will be axed and cut short when Metro opens

While there is bad news for some commuters,long-suffering Victoria Road bus passengers have had a win.

  • byMatt O'Sullivan
‘It has everything you need’:What it costs to live in the Sydney suburbs with the highest wellbeing

‘It has everything you need’:What it costs to live in the Sydney suburbs with the highest wellbeing

A suburb’s wellbeing was measured on several indicators such as health,environment,jobs and income – but it comes at a price.

  • byElizabeth Redman andTawar Razaghi
Savvy bank of mum and dad buy as family joins forces for $3.48m home

Savvy bank of mum and dad buy as family joins forces for $3.48m home

The buyer and their parents are both selling their homes to live in this one together,rather than move further out of Sydney separately.

  • byCarmen Forward
From $60,000 to $9.75m:Clontarf house sells for first time in decades

From $60,000 to $9.75m:Clontarf house sells for first time in decades

Two cashed-up empty-nesters went head to head for the five-bedroom beachfront home,which was on the market for the first time in more than four decades.

  • byTawar Razaghi
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Break point for north shore tennis club in lighting stoush

Break point for north shore tennis club in lighting stoush

Longueville Tennis Club has been trying to install lights on its outdoor courts since 1965. Now,it finally has permission – but it comes with conditions.

  • byMichael Koziol
Seven of our favourite homes on the market in Sydney right now

Seven of our favourite homes on the market in Sydney right now

Looking for your next home in Greater Sydney? We’ve rounded up some of the best,from a coastal retreat to an inner-city cottage.

  • byPauline Morrissey andLou Sweeney
‘Throw the book at them’:Trees destroyed in Sydney harbour vandalism attack

‘Throw the book at them’:Trees destroyed in Sydney harbour vandalism attack

Lane Cove Mayor Scott Bennison said the council believes it knows who was responsible for the illegal destruction of 300 trees and plants.

  • byJessica McSweeney andMegan Gorrey
Council staff ‘concealed’ deficient pool safety inspections before toddler fell into pool:whistleblower
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Council staff ‘concealed’ deficient pool safety inspections before toddler fell into pool:whistleblower

The whistleblower said he felt “guilty” after the child nearly drowned because he believed he could have pushed a report to Lane Cove council staff harder.

  • byBen Cubby
Inside the horror of what happened on bus number Mo.9340 in the Lane Cove Tunnel

Inside the horror of what happened on bus number Mo.9340 in the Lane Cove Tunnel

Bus fires have hit a record high,and one incident in particular has caused heightened concern.

  • byMatt O'Sullivan