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THE TRUTH ABOUT: Appin | History Defined

Chlamydia detected in Sydney’s only disease-free koala population

Two animals tested positive after being rescued in Appin, prompting biosecurity measures to stop the disease spreading

The Guardian - AU

Documents show how ex-NSW planning head was involved in fast-track rezoning for developer he later worked for

Documents show how ex-NSW planning head was involved in fast-track rezoning for developer he later worked for

FoI documents show Michael Cassel was on first-name terms with Walker Corp CEO and pushed for meetings on his behalf

The Guardian - AU

Approval for massive development on Sydney fringe fast-tracked despite koala habitat concerns

Approval for massive development on Sydney fringe fast-tracked despite koala habitat concerns

Zoning requirements also mean developer of 13,000 houses can meet infrastructure needs via a voluntary planning agreement

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NSW Labor's pledge to create Georges River Koala National Park welcomed by conservation groups

Public land between Glenfield and Appin would be used for the new Georges River Koala National Park to save local colonies which, unlike other populations in the Sydney basin, are chlamydia-free and thriving.

Corruption watchdog warned NSW government of risks around plan to fast-track rezoning of land for housing

Independent Commission Against Corruption warned ‘a favourable rezoning’ of large swathes on Sydney’s fringes could deliver windfall to developers

The Guardian - AU

How the NSW government can still benefit from developer money despite political donations ban

Property developers are banned from making political donations in NSW but can legally become major patrons of important government projects

The Guardian - AU

Sydney’s growing pains: land rezoning a potential billion-dollar deal for developers after local council sidelined

Exclusive: Why has an area with no public transport, a water shortage and an endangered koala habitat been fast-tracked for rezoning to housing?

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Plane in fatal crash near Sydney had been in region, was 'experimental'

Plane in fatal crash near Sydney had been in region, was 'experimental'

Authorities are yet to name the two people killed on Monday.

The Canberra Times

Investigation begins into death of two in 'experimental' foreign-registered single-engine aircraft at Appin

Investigation begins into death of two in 'experimental' foreign-registered single-engine aircraft at Appin

Emergency services called to a scrub fire south-west of Sydney on Monday found the single-engine aircraft with two men dead inside.

Two dead after light plane crashes in bushland near Appin, south-west of Sydney

Two dead after light plane crashes in bushland near Appin, south-west of Sydney

Emergency services responding to reports of a scrub fire at Appin find a crashed light aircraft with two bodies inside.

Appin site of Aboriginal massacre by English soldiers added to State Heritage Register

Appin site of Aboriginal massacre by English soldiers added to State Heritage Register

The site where at least 14 Aboriginal people were murdered by British soldiers is added to the State Heritage Register, protecting it from plans for a major housing development.

Wollondilly Council calls for halt to rezoning plans for massive Appin housing development

Wollondilly Council calls for halt to rezoning plans for massive Appin housing development

The project at Appin has been described as a solution to Sydney's housing crisis, but locals are worried the government will rush through rezoning without delivering water and transport infrastructure.

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