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Opinion
Book ban uncovers uncomfortable truths for Labor in Sydney’s west
The decision of a Labor councillor to vote in favour of a motion to ban books about same-sex parenting has created a headache for the ALP in western Sydney.
- by Alexandra Smith
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Education
Same-sex families don’t just belong in Newtown: they belong everywhere
The ugly topic of censorship made an unwelcome return to the headlines this week.
- The Herald's View
Councillor has not read same-sex parenting book he led charge to ban
Conservative councillor Steve Christou made the admission as the NSW government accused the western Sydney council of breaking state-enforced library guidelines.
- by Anthony Segaert and Jessica McSweeney
Goodbye Selina’s: The new plan for Coogee Bay Hotel approved
The famed Selina’s nightclub at the Coogee Bay Hotel will be demolished, while a new 11-cafe laneway will appear in its place. But some locals say it’s still “too big”.
- by Michael Koziol and Anthony Segaert
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LGBTQ
‘Not Marrickville or Newtown’: Sydney council bans same-sex parenting books
Books that include same-sex parenting content have been banned from eight western Sydney libraries, prompting threats from an angry state government to review the council’s funding.
- by Jessica McSweeney
New ‘vibrancy’ reforms to avoid repeat of The Joey trading saga
The Palm Beach restaurant’s hopes of nighttime dining were dashed after residents living half a kilometre away complained. A new law is set to avoid a repeat.
- by Anthony Segaert
Opinion
Heritage
Time to stop wielding the wrecking ball on our heritage
An increased commitment to the preservation of historically significant sites and architecture in Sydney can only be commended.
- by The Herald's View
Sydney’s architecture hit list: Do you live or work in a building that planners hate?
Local councils across Sydney have lists of buildings regarded as lacking in heritage values. Is your property among them?
- by Andrew Taylor
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Housing crisis
Council threatens legal action against Minns government over housing reforms
Ku-ring-gai Council is worried the Minns government’s transport-oriented housing reforms will destroy the heritage and tree canopy of suburbs in Sydney’s north shore.
- by Andrew Taylor
Weekend sport cancelled as sports grounds waterlogged
Local councils are a “bit quick on the trigger” when deciding to close sports grounds because of bad weather.
- by Andrew Taylor
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City life
Mayor of Sydney’s biggest council dies on flight home from China
Tony Bleasdale, a Labor Party veteran, was returning from a delegation to cities in South Korea and China when he died. He was 77.
- by Michael Koziol