Clover Moore claims historic sixth term as Sydney lord mayor

Longtime independent politician thanks community for support in face of misinformation and awful' campaign

Clover Moore has claimed a historic sixth term as the Sydney lord mayor despite a swing against her in a campaign she described as the toughest" of her career.

The longtime independent politician secured another four years in the top job on Saturday evening, declaring victory in front of supporters at the Arthouse hotel in Sydney's CBD.