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Andy Marks | The Sydney Morning Herald

Sydney Morning Herald (SMH) •
November 05, 2026 • 06:00 PM
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Andy Marks is a political analyst and social commentator.

Andy Marks | The Sydney Morning Herald

The humble milk crate is so perfectly designed it should be shorthand for the new Powerhouse.

It seemed Australia had stopped the turnstile of short-term political leaders, but here we go again.

Greater Sydney must embrace all of its parts. Even the Shire.

Sydney’s eastern suburbs received almost a quarter of all federal arts funding over the past decade. If residents don’t want an art event, send it elsewhere.

Horses are unpredictable creatures. And so are the members of the Australian Turf Club.

Fifty years after Gough Whitlam abolished university fees, opening up higher learning to all, educational equity is in retreat.

Infrastructure is like a game of Jenga. Remove one piece and others become less stable.

As Willy Wonka proved, sometimes what begins with a splutter can abruptly turn, delivering an outcome beyond anyone’s wildest dreams.

“Plan slow, and build fast.” That’s what the NSW premier told a community forum last week – and it echoed the sage words of my grandfather.

Like the Kerrigans, we all need a castle. So Sydney mayors - particularly those in harbourside or seaside areas - need to get with the vibe.

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