Arts Minister hits out against development plans dashing Kings Cross revival
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Arts Minister hits out against development plans dashing Kings Cross revival

NSW Arts Minister Don Harwin says a major theatre precinct remained the best chance for the rebirth of the downtrodden former party district.

  • byAngus Thompson

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‘We’re not going to see this lost’:Heritage protection for harbour coal loader

‘We’re not going to see this lost’:Heritage protection for harbour coal loader

The Coal Loader was the most advanced facility of its kind in Australia when it began operating as a depot for shifting coal from bulk carriers to smaller vessels in 1919,according to the National Trust.

  • byMegan Gorrey
May Gibbs’ former studio to claim first heritage blue plaque
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Heritage

May Gibbs’ former studio to claim first heritage blue plaque

Heritage homes and buildings in NSW will soon sport commemorative plaques modelled on the famous blue plaques of London.

  • byLucy Cormack
North Sydney’s MLC Building listed on the state heritage register

North Sydney’s MLC Building listed on the state heritage register

Architecture and heritage advocates have been fighting to save the mid-century office block from a $450 million redevelopment.

  • byMegan Gorrey
Berejiklian splurges on pet projects but stints on the basic upkeep of the arts
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Arts

Berejiklian splurges on pet projects but stints on the basic upkeep of the arts

It’s sad to have to keep making the same arguments on behalf of art and culture to politicians who couldn’t care less.

  • byJohn McDonald
Millions on the line:Sydney’s museums and galleries plea for funding

Millions on the line:Sydney’s museums and galleries plea for funding

The state’s galleries and museum have warned that year-on-year cuts are stripping them of vital resources.

  • byLinda Morris
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‘A burden,not a celebration of history’:NSW government pushes heritage law review

‘A burden,not a celebration of history’:NSW government pushes heritage law review

Arts Minister Don Harwin said a NSW parliamentary committee would scrutinise the controversial legislation aimed at protecting the state’s significant natural,cultural and built heritage items.

  • byMegan Gorrey
NSW Government accused of replicating destruction of Aboriginal heritage sites

NSW Government accused of replicating destruction of Aboriginal heritage sites

The NSW government has approved more than 400 applications to harm or interfere with Aboriginal heritage sites over the past five years,including 84 applications since last year.

  • byLucy Cormack
'Completely disingenuous':Small rooftop bar planned for Australia's oldest library
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'Completely disingenuous':Small rooftop bar planned for Australia's oldest library

Plans to build a small bar on the roof of the heritage-listed Mitchell building at the State Library has been revived by the Berejiklian government.

  • byAlexandra Smith
Prominent Sydney lawyer warns Labor against suspending senior minister

Prominent Sydney lawyer warns Labor against suspending senior minister

Sydney lawyer Bret Walker has warned the opposition to suspend senior minister Don Harwin over the council grants controversy is'most problematic'.

  • byTom Rabe
Barilaro's first question time a long way from heckling of last month

Barilaro's first question time a long way from heckling of last month

Deputy Premier John Barilaro said in the past week he had held his own concerns about the mental health of Premier Gladys Berejiklian,whom he supports"100 per cent."

  • byLucy Cormack