As the council's sustainability roadmap enters its critical implementation phase, key decisions on transport, housing density and carbon pricing will determine whether Sydney actually meets its 2050 net-zero target.
Senior officials and environmental experts outline bold climate commitments for the Harbour City, with transport and green building at the centre of the agenda.
As major projects reach pivotal moments, the city faces crucial choices on Metro expansion, light rail and the future of commuter rail that will determine whether Sydney can finally ease congestion.
As the NSW government pushes to fast-track approvals across inner-west suburbs, residents are demanding clarity on how density changes will reshape streets they've known for decades.
As the second half of 2026 unfolds, Sydney's education sector faces critical decisions on digital learning investment, teacher recruitment, and curriculum overhaul that will shape classrooms from Manly to Penrith.
New police statistics paint a stark picture of rising assaults and property crime across the city, with some suburbs recording unprecedented incident rates.
As federal migration reforms take effect, migrant communities across western Sydney grapple with soaring rents and navigate complex new employment rules.
As local councils vote on controversial urban densification rules, residents are waking up to how zoning decisions today will reshape their streets, schools, and sense of community tomorrow.
Years of developer pressure, community backlash, and competing visions for density have collided at City Hall, forcing elected officials to confront fundamental questions about the city's future.
As violence surges in major cities worldwide, data shows NSW police response times and prevention programs are delivering results—yet funding gaps threaten gains.
As Melbourne and Brisbane boom, Sydney's Marrickville and Dulwich Hill face critical decisions about housing density, heritage and neighbourhood character.
