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12 Australian farming families fined $814 each over power line survey access

Twelve farming families in western Victoria, Australia, have been fined A$814 each for refusing to allow authorised officers onto their properties to conduct surveys for a proposed 480-kilometre electricity transmission line. The families say the project, known as Victoria to New South Wales Interconnector West (VNI West), threatens agricultural land,…

The Times of India · 3h ago

One Nation slams push to force campaign policy costing

Voters could get a look at what One Nation's policies will cost before an election, but the populist party rejects the bid forcing them to pop open the hood.

AAP · 5h ago

Minns government’s only meeting before reopening gas exploration was with fossil fuel lobby

Exclusive: Peak body for oil and gas industry met with minister’s office before a 2014 freeze on new licences was overturned, documents show

The Guardian - AU · 7h ago

Coalition seeks to shield mines from climate activists

Angus Taylor has pledged to tighten protections for coal and gas projects after environmentalists successfully challenged a major coal expansion.

AAP · Oct 10

NSW take control over Tasmania with Davies double-ton

Tasmania are on the back foot heading into day three of their Sheffield Shield clash with NSW following centuries from Ollie Davies and Jack Edwards.

AAP · Oct 9

Answers due over Molly's murder with no appeal lodged

Molly Ticehurst's interactions with domestic violence services could come under the microscope after prosecutors opted not to appeal her killer's sentence.

AAP · Oct 9

Tropfest scores $2.7m boost as stars back Aussie talent

From homegrown stories to the global stage, Tropfest is set to return in 2027 with a $2.7 million NSW government funding boost to keep the iconic festival free.

AAP · Oct 9

Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky help return Tasmanian devils to Australia after 3,000 years

Tasmanian devils have been released into a wildlife sanctuary in New South Wales after a lengthy absence. Actors Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky participated in the release aimed at ecological restoration. This initiative is part of efforts to combat the decline of the species due to disease and predation. The…

The Times of India · Oct 9

Plans for Sydney’s controversial new public square in doubt after NSW government intervention

State planning minister declares project ‘state significant’, wresting approval process away from local council

The Guardian - AU · Oct 8

In an overgrown ‘swamp’ in Rookwood cemetery, Jayne asks: ‘Where are the graves? She’s told: ‘You’re standing on them’

Exclusive: Years-long search for family ends in shock, fury – and a 16-year quest to stop NSW Health burying people in unmarked graves

The Guardian - AU · Oct 8