Anthony Segaert
anthonysegaert.bsky.social
Anthony Segaert
@anthonysegaert.bsky.social
Parramatta bureau chief at the Sydney Morning Herald. I write about the region’s councils, culture and future.

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Oh how very Sydney: a buyers agent appears to romanticise driving down… Parramatta Road
May 5, 2025 at 9:48 AM
My maths could be very wrong, but my count at Parramatta pre-poll centre this morning stands at:
- 83 corflutes
- 38 campaign volunteers
- 1 Liberal van with a petrol pump on it
#ausvotes
April 22, 2025 at 12:10 AM
From yum cha to a mosque: Dutton sells himself as a multicultural champion
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From yum cha to a mosque: Dutton sells himself as a multicultural champion
In his first weekend on the campaign trail Peter Dutton visited a mosque before a church, synagogue or a Hindu temple, inviting voters to take another look at him.
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March 30, 2025 at 10:41 PM
“I thought I’d have an official farewell": ABC Radio veteran sprays management on his way out the door www.smh.com.au/business/com...
‘Not to be’: ABC Radio veteran sprays management on his way out the door
Popular ABC radio presenter Simon Marnie has slammed radio management for wanting its talent and staff to “leave quietly, with their tales between their legs” on his final day with the broadcaster.
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March 28, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Great story by @carawaters.bsky.social on questions being raised about how Robbie Williams - whose film distributor company’s owner made a $10k donation to the mayor’s election campaign - got the keys to the city www.theage.com.au/national/vic...
Pop superstar Robbie Williams sparks council review over keys to the city honour
The British singer received the key to Melbourne before a crowd at Federation Square. But a donation to Lord Mayor Nick Reece’s election campaign and the late notice to councillors have raised questio...
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March 25, 2025 at 1:18 AM
NEW: Strathfield Council planned to spend up to $70,000 to watch a sports festival put on by its sister city in Korea. Then… www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
This Sydney council was about to spend $70,000 on a trip to Korea. Until it changed its mind
The mayor, councillors and other staff are set to attend the three-day festival.
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March 24, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Clover Moore lost her majority on the City of Sydney last election.

She made Labor’s Zann Maxwell deputy mayor. Despite a strong anti-Clover campaign, he hasn't spoken out against Moore too much while in office.

But he's speaking against her Housing Delivery Authority motion:
March 17, 2025 at 6:35 AM
NEW. Sydney had a 20-year plan for growth. The government is ditching it www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
Sydney had a 20-year plan for growth. The government is ditching it
A key planning document that talked about Sydney as a region made up of six cities has been quietly deleted by the state government.
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March 3, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Chances are, you’ve seen these posters on the street.

But what is Shen Yun, and who is behind it?
February 25, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Associated Press sues the White House www.nytimes.com/2025/02/21/b...
February 21, 2025 at 10:16 PM
can someone explain how it is that TikTok can do this despite me not allowing any sharing of contacts?

is it that the other person has me in their contacts and have allowed contact sharing?
February 18, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Its last few eps have been gold.
Why Media Watch is still one of the most important shows on TV www.smh.com.au/culture/tv-a...
Why Media Watch is still one of the most important shows on TV
After more than 35 years on air, and with a new host at the desk, this watchdog still has teeth.
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February 18, 2025 at 2:37 AM
well this is great (arrow added)
February 17, 2025 at 8:58 PM
have i ever watched a full episode of Saturday Night Live? no
has that stopped me consuming every piece of content about it? also no
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February 17, 2025 at 8:42 AM
So many fascinating details in this. The RBA building stacked with asbestos? Ross Garnaut demanding an opinion piece run at a certain time? Biscuits and fruit in the boardroom?
February 17, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Reposted by Anthony Segaert
If true, beyond appalling. Sometimes i loathe parts of my profession. www.theage.com.au/national/nsw...
‘Deliberate, orchestrated incident’: Daily Telegraph caught up in stunt gone wrong
It’s the oldest adage in journalism: don’t become the story.
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February 13, 2025 at 10:22 PM
BREAKING: Former Bayside mayor found guilty of misconduct over development plans www.smh.com.au/politics/nsw...
Former Bayside mayor found guilty of misconduct over development plans
Former Bayside mayor Bill Saravinovski mysteriously stepped down after four decades on council. A tribunal has now found him guilty of misconduct over a failure to properly disclose his relationship w...
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February 13, 2025 at 5:51 AM
is there a more soul-destroying sight in Sydney than the walk from Wynyard to Barangaroo at peak hour?
February 13, 2025 at 12:44 AM
so, this is crazy
Sydney Fish Market staring down financial collapse

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Sydney Fish Market staring down financial collapse
Sydney Fish Market is due to move to state-of-the-art premises later this year, but a delay in the release of its financial statements has raised concerns that the company may no longer exist.
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February 12, 2025 at 10:43 PM
I know we love to hate on Darling Harbour, but the newish ICC and playground have brought a lot of life.

Will be interesting to see what happens when the construction on the old Harbourside is complete
February 11, 2025 at 11:04 AM
‘Sack them all’: North Sydney councillors vote for 87 per cent rate rise at rowdy meeting www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
‘Sack them all’: North Sydney councillors vote for 87 per cent rate rise at rowdy meeting
A hostile crowd of protesters shouted “shame” and “liar” as councillors debated the proposed rates rise at a meeting on Monday night.
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February 10, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Reposted by Anthony Segaert
super thrilled with this relaunch we've been working on - more content, more ways to tune in live and on-demand and plenty more original content

so much more to come! to see it first - make sure you subscribe to @6newsau.bsky.social: youtube.com/@6NewsAU
February 9, 2025 at 9:15 AM
NO WAYYYY
February 8, 2025 at 6:18 AM