Every now and then, objections to planning in Sydney are rational: building mass housing in suburbs with no schools or other infrastructure, for example.

But also every now and then, a groundswell of objection rises that beggars belief.

Paddington is really giving NIMBYs a bad name.

The event would be held at the Paddington Reservoir Gardens.Credit: City of Sydney Council

Six months ago, its residents were up in arms about the installation of a toilet aimed at preventing Allianz Stadium patrons from relieving themselves in front gardens.

Now it’s a puppet show that features Fauna, a puppet representing trees in a “good vibes” tale........

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