Opal Tower builder chosen to redevelop historic North Sydney Olympic Pool
Sydney councils

Opal Tower builder chosen to redevelop historic North Sydney Olympic Pool

The construction company that built the cracked Opal Tower has won the $64 million contract for the redevelopment of the historic North Sydney Olympic Pool,leading to concerns it would not be able to properly handle the complexity of the heritage site.

  • byMegan Gorrey

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'Big Dipper'to return as Sydney's Luna Park gets $30 million overhaul
City life

'Big Dipper'to return as Sydney's Luna Park gets $30 million overhaul

The historic park will close for six months to allow the installation of new children's rides and a rollercoaster.

  • byMegan Gorrey
'This is an expansion':Luna Park plans raise ire of Sydney residents
Planning

'This is an expansion':Luna Park plans raise ire of Sydney residents

Luna Park says plans for petting zoos and jumping castles will keep the business viable. Nearby residents fear the loss of green space.

  • byMegan Gorrey
Engaged couple sentenced over supplying cocaine to north shore
Courts

Engaged couple sentenced over supplying cocaine to north shore

Rosa Adilovic and Gabriel Issa's cocaine dealing business did not generate"excessive wealth",the District Court heard.

  • bySally Rawsthorne
Fraud charges against infamous prison escapee John Killick dropped
Crime

Fraud charges against infamous prison escapee John Killick dropped

John Killick,76,now faces only one charge of having stolen goods in custody after being arrested by fraud squad detectives last year.

  • bySally Rawsthorne
'Gateway to holiday fun':the ultimate underdog of amusement parks
Holidays

'Gateway to holiday fun':the ultimate underdog of amusement parks

Luna Park's most passionate collector,Nicole Brett,opens her archive.

  • byHelen Pitt
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Sydney lights up for Vivid but big crowds deter some visitors
Vivid Sydney

Sydney lights up for Vivid but big crowds deter some visitors

With millions expected to descend on Sydney for Vivid,some visitors are already complaining about pedestrian bottlenecks.

  • byJenny Noyes
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Tucked under the Bridge,Ricky Ocampo's cafe is a flag-waver for artisanal goods from local ...

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This European-inspired cafe is deservedly famous for its croque-monsieur. With its shavings of ...

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Tucked in a non-descript alley,this slick Parisienne-themed cafe punches a chic canary yellow,...

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Hmm. Victoire sourdough bread. Hepburn Spa mineral water. Penelope Sachs tea. And Black Star ...