Cindy Yin
Cindy Yin is an urban affairs reporter at The Sydney Morning Herald.
The shows around town everyone’s talking about this week
Our critics take a look at what’s hot – and what’s not – on stages across Sydney.
- John Shand, Chantal Nguyen, Harriet Cunningham, Peter McCallum, James Jennings, Kate Prendergast and Cindy Yin
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The ‘vibes’ that made a council boss think she’d be sacked a year before she was
Connolly has returned to the ICAC for a fourth day, as she answers questions about information she gave to councillors about the exits of senior staff. Follow live.
- Cindy Yin and Anthony Segaert
Sacked council CEO denies saying staff ‘dressed like homeless people’, ICAC hears
On her third day as a witness at the inquiry, Gail Connolly was asked about the departures of former staff members.
- Anthony Segaert and Cindy Yin
The youth skate park on a collision course with eastern suburbs residents
For 13 years, the idea has progressed and halted, in a battle that has involved everyone from activist neighbours to a prime minister. Now, construction has begun.
- Cindy Yin
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Mourners not deterred by Saturday shooting at gang leader’s funeral
Crowds flocked to the mosque where a fallen gangland boss’ funeral was scheduled on Sunday, after a gunman shot at the previously planned venue on Saturday.
- Perry Duffin, Cindy Yin and Clare Sibthorpe
Most parks aren’t built for girls. This Sydney council wants to change that
The reserve in Sydney’s south will be the city’s first park designed by – and for – young women.
- Cindy Yin
‘Life-altering injuries’: Masked home invaders sever man’s hand with machete
Police say the 23-year-old victim of the “brutal, violent” attack had no links to organised crime and was targeted because of his family’s business.
- Carrie Fellner and Cindy Yin
Rate rise of up to 52 per cent coming for thousands of Sydneysiders
From July, ratepayers will be paying hundreds of dollars more after the state’s pricing regulator approved the increases for five local councils.
- Cindy Yin
Vivid Sydney hopes drones will fly again next year. But they are hunting for a new operator
The search for an operations manager with “substantial” drone show experience was launched the day after dozens of drones descended into Darling Harbour.
- Cindy Yin and Jack Gramenz
Long famed for its food, this Sydney suburb is about to get a nightlife boost
Sydneysiders are increasingly looking beyond the CBD for a nightlife fix – and Eastwood is the next go-to.
- Cindy Yin