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Council

May 22, 2023

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4 min read

Local government transparency: Are councils meeting the standard?

NSW local councils are required by law to record and publish their meetings online, but each council interprets this obligation differently.

Aston Brown

Council

Proposed Mascot social housing redevelopment delayed

May 19, 2023

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3 min read

Proposed Mascot social housing redevelopment delayed

Council defers decision amid concerns about building height, impacts on surroundings, and the need for a comprehensive review.

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Transport

Bay Street, Brighton-Le-Sands readies for second closure this year

May 17, 2023

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2 min read

Bay Street, Brighton-Le-Sands readies for second closure this year

A slice of the road will welcome pedestrians onto its six lanes for three consecutive weekends from the end of May.

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Transport

Street safety initiative for women and gender-diverse people launches

May 15, 2023

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3 min read

Street safety initiative for women and gender-diverse people launches

The ‘Safer Cities: Her Way’ program will launch this week, hoping to improve the perception of safety for women and gender-diverse people in local public spaces.

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Council

‘You can stand on the sidelines complaining, or you can step up and try make a difference,’ says new Bayside political party

May 12, 2023

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5 min read

‘You can stand on the sidelines complaining, or you can step up and try make a difference,’ says new Bayside political party

Emboldened by its success at the last council election, safety and sustainability action group Peaceful Bayside is set to become an official local political party.

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Local Knowledge

Bayside Shop Local Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2023

May 9, 2023

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6 min read

Bayside Shop Local Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2023

Mother's Day is Sunday, 14th May. Get a thoughtful gift for someone special or send this list to someone in your life as a gentle hint.

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Council

Proposed local basketball courts edge closer to delivery

May 5, 2023

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4 min read

Proposed local basketball courts edge closer to delivery

Sans Souci’s Bona Park and Shaw Street Reserve in Bexley are on track for basketball court upgrades.

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Health

Prince of Wales Hospital Emergency Department relocated

May 2, 2023

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2 min read

Prince of Wales Hospital Emergency Department relocated

From 7:30am May 3rd, the hospital’s emergency department will be accessible from Magill Street via Botany Street.

Aston Brown

Council

Apr 30, 2023

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6 min read

Bayside council watch: April 2023

The latest on bushcare, toy libraries, a push to ban gas in new homes, and upgrades to local playgrounds.

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Council

Gas in Bayside: The beginning of the end?

Apr 29, 2023

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5 min read

Gas in Bayside: The beginning of the end?

Council to seek advice from the state government on the feasibility of banning gas in new developments in Bayside.

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History

Stannumville: Sydney’s forgotten tin city

Apr 28, 2023

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6 min read

Stannumville: Sydney’s forgotten tin city

Facing World War One and a rental crisis, the government built a makeshift shantytown in the Bayside area to house homeless public servants.

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Council

Toy library proposal gains momentum in Bayside

Apr 27, 2023

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3 min read

Toy library proposal gains momentum in Bayside

Bayside Council investigates toy libraries to reduce landfill waste and ease financial pressure on families.

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History

Apr 4, 2023

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6 min read

Preserving local history: Bayside residents turn to social media

Meet the locals using Facebook groups to keep Bayside's rich history alive

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