Anthony Segaert
@anthonysegaert.bsky.social
Parramatta bureau chief at the Sydney Morning Herald. I write about the region’s councils, culture and future.
anthony.segaert@smh.com.au, or on Signal: 0426034550. powered by flat whites and grace.
anthony.segaert@smh.com.au, or on Signal: 0426034550. powered by flat whites and grace.
Oh how very Sydney: a buyers agent appears to romanticise driving down… Parramatta Road
May 5, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Oh how very Sydney: a buyers agent appears to romanticise driving down… Parramatta Road
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
- 83 corflutes
- 38 campaign volunteers
- 1 Liberal van with a petrol pump on it
#ausvotes
April 22, 2025 at 12:10 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
- 83 corflutes
- 38 campaign volunteers
- 1 Liberal van with a petrol pump on it
#ausvotes
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
From yum cha to a mosque: Dutton sells himself as a multicultural champion
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“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
“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...
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
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...
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
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...
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:
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
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:
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:
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
NEW. Sydney had a 20-year plan for growth. The government is ditching it www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
Chances are, you’ve seen these posters on the street.
But what is Shen Yun, and who is behind it?
But what is Shen Yun, and who is behind it?
February 25, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Chances are, you’ve seen these posters on the street.
But what is Shen Yun, and who is behind it?
But what is Shen Yun, and who is behind it?
Associated Press sues the White House www.nytimes.com/2025/02/21/b...
February 21, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Associated Press sues the White House www.nytimes.com/2025/02/21/b...
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?
is it that the other person has me in their contacts and have allowed contact sharing?
February 18, 2025 at 10:09 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?
is it that the other person has me in their contacts and have allowed contact sharing?
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 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
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 www.smh.com.au/culture/tv-a...
well this is great (arrow added)
February 17, 2025 at 8:58 PM
well this is great (arrow added)
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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has that stopped me consuming every piece of content about it? also no
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February 17, 2025 at 8:42 AM
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
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNbv...
has that stopped me consuming every piece of content about it? also no
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNbv...
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
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?
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
If true, beyond appalling. Sometimes i loathe parts of my profession. www.theage.com.au/national/nsw...
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
BREAKING: Former Bayside mayor found guilty of misconduct over development plans www.smh.com.au/politics/nsw...
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
is there a more soul-destroying sight in Sydney than the walk from Wynyard to Barangaroo at peak hour?
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
Will be interesting to see what happens when the construction on the old Harbourside is complete
February 11, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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
Will be interesting to see what happens when the construction on the old Harbourside is complete
‘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
‘Sack them all’: North Sydney councillors vote for 87 per cent rate rise at rowdy meeting www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
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
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February 9, 2025 at 9:15 AM
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
so much more to come! to see it first - make sure you subscribe to @6newsau.bsky.social: youtube.com/@6NewsAU
