A Sydney map shows what's exactly at stake in the NIMBY and YIMBY debate
In the debate about Sydney's housing situation and the protection of the city's heritage buildings and suburbs, there's a map that does the rounds.
Gareth Hutchens
Gareth Hutchens is a business and economics reporter based in Canberra. Prior to joining the ABC he was economics editor of the West Australian and worked as an economics and political reporter for Guardian Australia, the Sydney Morning Herald and the Age. You can follow Gareth on Twitter: @grhutchens
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For the first time in 11 years, less than 30 per cent of big companies paid no tax
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ASX rises again as gold miners rally, Myer slumps on large loss — as it happened
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Cook and Miran set for Fed rates meeting, ASX gains — as it happened
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Australia's press gallery has a unique problem with its political coverage
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ASX falls, ANZ shares down after mass sackings — as it happened
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Gold price hits record, ASX slips on retail sell-off — as it happened
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Australia keeps pumping house prices, while Trump pursues 'state-run capitalism'
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CSL shares dive as biotech firm flags more than 3,000 job cuts — as it happened
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What is productivity? If we can do more with less effort, we all benefit
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Calls for homes in pension test
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Australia is a 'home owners' welfare state'. Taxing the family home may be the answer
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ASX closes at all-time high after Reserve Bank cuts rates — as it happened
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The RBA is tipped to cut rates but borrowers might have to wait longer
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Australian stock market gains 1.2pc in broad rally — as it happened
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Hit oligopolies, cut tax on businesses and watch Australia's economy grow
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