Woollahra voters reject bid to cut down on councillors

Woollahra voters reject bid to cut down on councillors

The referendum to downsize from 15 councillors to nine was defeated by less than 300 votes,but residents in three other local government areas supported smaller councils.

  • byMichael Koziol

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‘You wouldn’t like it where you live’:Entertainment Quarter gets a shake-up

‘You wouldn’t like it where you live’:Entertainment Quarter gets a shake-up

Residents’ grievances about the Moore Park precinct included music noise,parking problems and even the sound of people bouncing basketballs too loudly.

  • byMichael Koziol
This Sydney council issued 92 paper parking tickets last year. It still made $9.5 million

This Sydney council issued 92 paper parking tickets last year. It still made $9.5 million

NSW’s local councils aren’t thrilled by the state government’s determination to bring back paper tickets.

  • byDaniel Lo Surdo
When life gives you Libertarians,you build a lemonade stand (with or without permission)

When life gives you Libertarians,you build a lemonade stand (with or without permission)

Got a development application? You’ll get a welcome carpet from the new wave of Libertarians elected to NSW councils.

  • byAlexandra Smith
Greens spruik western Sydney wins,play down Gaza effect in the east

Greens spruik western Sydney wins,play down Gaza effect in the east

Premier Chris Minns admitted a swing away from Labor in western Sydney was a “massive wake-up call” about the economic challenges facing many families.

  • byMichael Koziol andMax Maddison
Labor fears council results spell trouble for PM before federal election

Labor fears council results spell trouble for PM before federal election

While Clover Moore has conceded this will be her last term as Sydney lord mayor,the council elections have different implications for those at state and federal levels.

  • byAlexandra Smith
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NSW council election results 2024 as it happened:Counting concludes;Clover Moore claims victory in City of Sydney

NSW council election results 2024 as it happened:Counting concludes;Clover Moore claims victory in City of Sydney

Follow along with our live blog for all the updates on the NSW council elections.

  • byAnthony Segaert,Daniel Lo Surdo andNick Newling
Clover Moore claims victory,begins sixth term as lord mayor

Clover Moore claims victory,begins sixth term as lord mayor

It was an unusual election day for many after the Liberal Party state executive failed to nominate in 16 councils. But in Parramatta,it came back resoundingly.

  • byMichael Koziol andJessica McSweeney
They’re the progressive women running for election in Sydney. Just don’t mention the T-word

They’re the progressive women running for election in Sydney. Just don’t mention the T-word

From Bayside to Parramatta,there’s a new wave of independent candidates who appear to be mirroring the success of the teals in Canberra. But there’s one big difference.

  • byAnthony Segaert
‘Wild West’ election hots up as town pest runs for public office

‘Wild West’ election hots up as town pest runs for public office

If Andrew Thaler is elected on Saturday there’s a problem:He is barred from the council’s office to protect the safety of staff.

  • byJordan Baker
The $7.5m promise and the $30m headache

The $7.5m promise and the $30m headache

The impressive building with sweeping water views was meant to be built in the most marginal electorate in the country - and designed by the architects behind the North Sydney Pool renovation.

  • byCatherine Naylor