Politics
NSW
A Sydney council opposes this 62-storey unit block. It’s not for the reason you might think
The City of Parramatta says the proposed building won’t help meet rising demand for apartment blocks to accommodate larger households.
- by Megan Gorrey
Latest
Rents for these two-bedroom units reach $900 a week. Here’s why they shouldn’t
A review of rental listings has uncovered cases of affordable housing units being let for prices barely discounted off market rent.
- by Michael McGowan
The toilet block plan heritage advocates fear will ‘urbanise’ Middle Head
Mosman Council is facing a backlash over plans to upgrade facilities used by soccer and Aussie rules clubs.
- by Megan Gorrey
Bill shock as Sydney residents asked to pay 50 per cent more for water
Sydney Water says it needs money to invest in infrastructure as the city grapples with a quickly growing population.
- by Anthony Segaert
Exclusive
Waste
Sydney’s running out of rubbish space. Is this the end of your red bin?
Sydney’s available landfill space is vanishing as NSW falls well behind its recycling targets.
- by Alexandra Smith
Analysis
State Parliament
This event has been years in the making, but even the man who wanted it won’t show up
Chris Minns says he wants the drug summit to “challenge the prevailing system”. Some advocates are concerned he won’t be listening.
- by Michael McGowan
Samantha Barlow fell through a crack in the system. Now we’ve found another one
The corrections minister has vowed to fix a glaring loophole after discovering no single agency was responsible for informing victims about their attackers’ parole.
- by Max Maddison and Frances Howe
Opinion
Health insurance
I loathe private health insurance. Do I have it? Of course
The NSW government has slugged private health insurers with extra fees. You’re unlikely to hear many complaints from voters.
- by Alexandra Smith
Exclusive
Drug reform
Legalise cannabis in NSW? These MPs don’t think it’s a bad idea
Ahead of the long-promised drug summit, three government MPs have supported calls for an overhaul of cannabis laws in NSW.
- by Max Maddison
The north shore council, the unbuilt park and the ‘secret’ $19 million grant
Local Government Minister Ron Hoenig has ordered an urgent investigation after being given “inaccurate” information about how much money went towards a controversial redevelopment in Hornsby.
- by Michael McGowan
Updated
State Parliament
‘I’m not sure what they’re hiding from’: Long-awaited drug summit criticised as secretive
A key figure who managed to obtain an invitation called it “the drug summit that you have when you don’t really want to have a drug summit”.
- by Max Maddison, Alexandra Smith, Michael McGowan and Daniel Lo Surdo