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.
Residents’ grievances about the Moore Park precinct included music noise,parking problems and even the sound of people bouncing basketballs too loudly.
NSW’s local councils aren’t thrilled by the state government’s determination to bring back paper tickets.
Got a development application? You’ll get a welcome carpet from the new wave of Libertarians elected to NSW councils.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.