State opposition reveals plans for a Newcastle urban renewable energy zone The NSW Liberal-National Coalition has unveiled its renewable energy policy. Newcastle Herald · Jun 23
Relief, frustration and a surge in fake birthdays: inside Australia’s social media ban for under-16s As social media age restriction looks increasingly likely in the UK, Katie Strick discovers how it’s going for young people in Australia Evening Standard · Jan 25
The question for the NSW Liberals after the Kiama drubbing is: can anyone do better than Mark Speakman? Kellie Sloane has ruled out moving a spill and James Griffin isn’t eager. Alister Henskens is thought to lack the numbers. So, for now, the leader might be safe The Guardian - AU · Sep 14, 2025
Minns government’s environmental integrity condemned as ‘nonexistent’ amid 40% surge in land clearing Independent MP Jacqui Scruby says she saw ‘fresh koala scratchings on trees just metres from clear-felling’ in parts of proposed Great Koala national park The Guardian - AU · Jul 29, 2025
Knife taken to govt agency that helped handle pandemic Some 125 Service NSW positions will be cut as the government reduces costs that ballooned during the pandemic. AAP · Jul 4, 2024
NSW to announce life extension of Eraring, Australia’s largest coal-fired power station Exclusive: Decision to keep the ageing plant operating for up to four more years could cost taxpayers as much as $150m a year The Guardian - AU · Apr 30, 2024
Peter Dutton in standoff with state Liberal leaders over federal Coalition’s nuclear plan The federal opposition leader’s calls to include nuclear power in Australia’s energy mix has so far failed to win support from his state colleagues The Guardian - AU · Mar 23, 2024
Brian Griffin obituary Photographer whose album covers for Echo and the Bunnymen and Depeche Mode are among the defining images of the 1980s The Guardian - UK · Feb 22, 2024
Government rejects call to ban offshore gas projects Surfers for Climate condemns government's refusal to ban PEP11. Newcastle Herald · Nov 21, 2023
Windfarm development could be even harder under NSW plan, renewables sector fears Developers surprised by the extent of the state identified as ‘less suitable’ for wind energy in Labor’s draft guideline The Guardian - AU · Nov 15, 2023
NSW Liberal plan to generate carbon credits by ending logging in state forests snubbed by federal Labor Exclusive: State ministers touted ‘significant carbon abatement’ plus benefits for threatened species and regional economies The Guardian - AU · Jul 19, 2023
The 'highly risky business' of feral animal control in Namadgi The ACT government says animal welfare is paramount in culling. The Canberra Times · Jun 3, 2023
Perrottet government plan to end native logging in NSW was blocked by Nationals Exclusive: ‘Ready-to-be-activated’ roadmap adds pressure to Minns government to follow lead of other states in ending controversial practice The Guardian - AU · May 24, 2023
Grand National 2023: Felix de Giles replaces James Reveley on 40-1 chance Roi Mage Felix de Giles has picked up the mount on Roi Mage in the Grand National after James Reveley failed to recover from a broken leg in time for next week's Aintree meeting Daily Mirror · Apr 6, 2023
Liverpool Echo · Mar 26, 2023 2023 Grand National: All systems go for Roi Mage's Aintree bid Connections excited over 11-year-old's bid for Grand National glory at Aintree Racecourse on April 15 as Venetia Williams waits on ground conditions for Royale Pagaille
The Guardian - AU · Mar 22, 2023 Election sign row triggers teal push to make preferential voting compulsory in NSW Independents accuse Liberals of attempting to ‘deceive’ voters after signs that say ‘you can just vote one’ appear in contested seat
The Guardian - AU · Mar 12, 2023 Australian Ethical offloads Lendlease shares over development threat to koala population The fund believes itself to be ‘one of the first’ in Australia to divest from a company over a concern for an endangered species
The Guardian - AU · Mar 6, 2023 NSW Labor vows to fix ‘broken’ environmental offsets system if elected Spokesperson Penny Sharpe says current system has ‘no red lines’ and party will deliver changes within first 18 months of government
AAP · Mar 1, 2023 Koalas and brumbies: Environment candidates face off NSW environment candidates have faced off on key issues from native forest logging to reducing wild brumby numbers, and remain at odds over one huge decision.
The Canberra Times · Feb 28, 2023 'Kangaroos on the beach': Longest uninterrupted walk on the south coast opens for hikers of all levels With multiple campgrounds, cabins and nearby accommodation, National Parks say anyone can experience the beauty of Murramarang National Park with this new walk.
ABC News · Feb 27, 2023 NSW government makes largest-ever national park purchase in state's remote outback The NSW government has expanded its future national park network with a record-breaking purchase in the state's north-west, including a vast array of landscapes home to about 50 threatened species.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 27, 2023 Horses, housing and LGBTQ+ rights: would-be NSW kingmakers outline demands With a hung state parliament a real possibility, independents are listing the issues they want addressed to guarantee their support
The Guardian - AU · Feb 27, 2023 Vast national park to be created and native animals protected after NSW government land purchase Dominic Perrottet lauds tourism benefits of buying 440,000 hectare site Thurloo Downs in state’s north-west
The Guardian - AU · Feb 13, 2023 Tanya Plibersek urged to intervene to stop stockpiled soft plastics from being dumped Environmentalist alliance says plastic waste from failed supermarket-backed recycling scheme can be safely warehoused until it can be recycled
Newcastle Herald · Jan 28, 2023 Tomaree Coastal walk setting the pace A 20-kilometer bushwalk offering some of the most picturesque views of Port Stephens and Lower Hunter is among a series of new walks proposed for the state's national parks.