Sydney morning briefing

North Sydney pool opens after five years and $122m

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Five years and $122m in the making, North Sydney finally gets its pool back
After a five-year development debacle and a $122m price tag, North Sydney's pool finally reopens on Friday. Swimmers will now be able to judge whether the lengthy wait and ballooning costs were worth it.
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Revealed: The plan to let Sydney councils ditch controversial housing reforms
A Coalition government would give Sydney councils the power to scrap controversial low- and mid-rise planning reforms introduced by Labor. This represents a significant policy shift on the housing reforms that have been contentious across the city.
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Chloe’s landlord sold her home to a billionaire. Then she was told to leave
A Sydney woman named Chloe was forced to leave her rental home after it was sold to a billionaire. She had enjoyed her community and friendly neighbours before being told to find a new place to live.
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Catholic Church warns against rise in ‘us and them’ politics
The nation's bishops have warned that political disagreement over migration must not become a license for hatred. The Catholic Church is concerned about the rise of 'us and them' politics in Australia.
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