A tradie's ute was marked with pink spray paint in Freshwater, in Sydney's northern beaches, after it blocked a driveway. Tradie Rob Rakuc said the paint was likely permanent and would cost a couple of hundred dollars to remove. A Tesla on the same street was also reportedly sprayed. Online reaction was mixed, with some people backing the act and others saying it was illegal. Similar anger over parking has surfaced in Doonside and Narrabeen, where vehicles were also marked. Under NSW law, a basic graffiti offence carries a $440 fine.
NBA star Andrew Bogut has applied for an apprehended violence order against his neighbour, Michaela Newby. The application follows an alleged incident involving the stabbing of a basketball. Ms Newby did not appear at court in Newtown on Wednesday, so the matter was held over until mid-November. The matter will return to court on November 18. According to earlier reporting by The Sunday Telegraph, neighbours complained about games lasting one to two hours. NSW Police have attended both properties, but no charges have been laid.
A NSW renter says a bright kitchen light in a neighbouring apartment shines into their home all night and keeps them awake. Legal expert Jillian Barrett says leaving a light on is not illegal. She says it may still be addressed under NSW strata law if it substantially interferes with someone's use and enjoyment of their apartment. Barrett says the landlord is unlikely to have to pay for blackout blinds. The renter could raise the matter with the strata manager first, then NSW Fair Trading or the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal, supported by photos and time logs.
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Sonia Kruger and partner Craig McPherson have submitted amended development plans to Mosman Council for their $16 million Sydney home overhaul. The couple's earlier plans were refused by the Mosman Local Planning Panel in July on five grounds. The revised design lowers the building height to 9.1 metres, which still exceeds the council's 8.5 metre standard. Neighbours remain opposed over privacy and blocked views, and public submissions are open until October 21.
