City life
Would you vote for a 19-year-old? These Gen Zs hope you will
One has been elected unopposed already, while the rest are hoping to win you over at Saturday’s local council elections.
- by Kayla Olaya
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Arts
The blockbuster exhibition that was on par with Taylor Swift’s Eras tour
The Australian Museum’s ancient Egypt show injected more than $57 million into the NSW economy, but the state funding it benefited from has now lapsed, raising questions about what comes next.
- by Linda Morris
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Plastic
How the NSW plastic strategy could change your daily takeaway coffee
Forcing cafes to accept reusable cups, banning the release of helium balloons and phasing out plastic lollipop sticks are among ideas the government is considering.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
The hidden messages in the graffiti on the cliffs of North Head
The Chinese characters painted on the rock above Sydney Harbour are slowly fading from view.
- by Catherine Naylor
Stars steal the show at Australia’s first urban dark sky place
Advances in lighting technology means light pollution in cities can be reduced without compromising safety.
- by Andrew Taylor
After two decades as lord mayor, does Clover Moore deserve four more years?
Despite her achievements, many voters feel it is time for Sydney’s longest-serving leader to move on – but they’re not sure whether there is a better candidate.
- by Michael Koziol
The Sydney Morning Herald’s Photos of the Month, August 2024
The best pictures from the award-winning photographers at the Sydney Morning Herald in the last month.
One councillor for 2106 people – if you live in the right Sydney suburb
Council amalgamations – and councils that refused amalgamation – have resulted in enormous disparity headed into next week’s local government elections.
- by Nick Newling
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Cost of living
Five graphs show how housing insecurity is hammering Sydney families
A statewide survey has found nearly three in four households are sacrificing spending on their children.
- by Max Maddison
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Australian economy
The crucial measure dragging down the NSW economy
The cost-of-living crunch now appears to be hitting NSW harder than other states. Here’s why.
- by Matt Wade
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Planning
Sydney Water fails to keep up with development demand
Amid the push to solve the housing crisis, Sydney Water has been branded “a big problem” when it comes to releasing land for greenfield development.
- The Herald's View