Zoe Baker
Zoe Baker is the Mayor of North Sydney Council, known for her active involvement in local governance and urban planning. In recent discussions regarding housing development in New South Wales, she expressed concerns about the delays in implementing medium-density housing reforms and the challenges faced by councils in delivering new homes amidst a housing supply crisis.
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Mayor Zoe Baker said councillors last year voted to extend the club’s lease for its nine-hole course.
North Sydney Council accuses NSW government of land grab to appease golfers
Australia· 2026-03-04
North Sydney Mayor Zoe Baker has called on the NSW government to consider buying the site back from the land council.
Sydney harbourfront land carries unexpected burdenAustralia· 2026-02-04
Zoe Baker, the North Sydney Mayor, has been vocal about the challenges faced in renewing the local pool facilities.
My childhood pool has barely changed. Sydney needs more like itAustralia· 2026-01-14North Sydney Mayor Zoe Baker said the council was urging the state government to ensure the three projects near the station were considered collectively.
Art scene icon joins fight against Lavender Bay apartment towersAustralia· 2025-11-17
Zoe Baker, the North Sydney Mayor, expressed alarm at the number of residential projects declared state significant.
Councils angry at plan to fast-track 70,000 homesAustralia· 2025-08-13
North Sydney Mayor Zoe Baker said she was 'frustrated' the challenges had not been resolved.
Residents fear broken promise on tree replacementAustralia· 2025-07-30
Mayor Zoe Baker scotched the prospect of a lavish opening and said the venue’s first days would be 'very community focused and low-key'.
inside the controversial project as completion approachesAustralia· 2025-07-28
North Sydney Mayor Zoë Baker highlighted the importance of Don Bank House as a surviving relic of the first colonial settlement.
Victoria Theatre Newcastle receives grant to revive heritage buildingAustralia· 2025-06-30
North Sydney Mayor Zoe Baker said reviving the lottery was a good idea at a time when heritage is being overlooked.
This idea helped build the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge. Could it save NSW heritage?Australia· 2025-05-31
North Sydney mayor Zoe Baker expressed concerns over the financial implications of the pool project.
Revenue-raising and services cuts on horizon after rate rise rejectionAustralia· 2025-05-29
North Sydney mayor Zoe Baker says the council will play its part to ensure North Sydney Oval can host the Perth Bears.
North Sydney Mayor Zoe Baker keen to upgrade North Sydney Oval for Bears returnAustralia· 2025-05-10
North Sydney mayor Zoe Baker said Icon’s claim was 'not a surprise'.
Builder takes council to court for $28m over North Sydney pool debacleAustralia· 2025-05-07
North Sydney Mayor Zoe Baker previously told the Herald that staff from other councils had been in touch to discuss the lessons to be learnt from the North Sydney fiasco.
Another Sydney pool hit with multimillion-dollar blowouts, delaysAustralia· 2025-04-29North Sydney mayor Zoe Baker said staff from councils including the City of Sydney and Inner West had contacted the council to discuss the 'pitfalls and lessons' of the Olympic pool revamp.
Leichhardt Aquatic Centre closed for renovationsAustralia· 2025-04-19
North Sydney Council Mayor Zoe Baker said weaknesses in the construction sector were also hampering the delivery of new homes.
Planned 100,000 new homes in NSW still not delivered 14 months laterAustralia· 2025-02-19
