New South Wales
China’s renewables push puts Australia on the spot
Ross Gittins is spot on when he suggests that China would enjoy usurping the US in the move to renewables.
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With a hot summer on the way, surf lifesavers get little help from Mad Max
Two different approaches to prevent drownings were launched on Tuesday. One had a touch of Hollywood.
- by Julie Power
Fix the planning system – now that’s a good plan
Successive governments over many decades have wound back spending on public housing, sending people into the private rental market. We need more modest, cheaper-to-build homes.
Koala habitat destruction is a disgrace
How many times do we have to read stories about the NSW government’s failure to deliver the Great Koala National Park?
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Hotel reviews
Perfect score for this luxe NSW wine country gem
Hunter Valley newcomer Villa Alaia makes one of the strongest cases for staying indoors we’ve seen.
- by Katherine Scott
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Paris Agreement
NSW is set to miss all emissions targets until 2050. Here’s why
A report shows the state is not on track to meet its net zero target or interim reduction goals.
- by Nick O'Malley
Looking ahead, PM must focus on strong change
Shaun Carney has asked some questions our prime minister needs to address. The Voice referendum’s failure was not a good start to his tenure but the government has not been an embarrassment to this nation – as were the previous Coalition governments.
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National parks
‘This activity is a real threat’: MPs piling on pressure over state’s koala park promise
Premier Chris Minns is being urged to immediately end logging inside the boundaries of the proposed Great Koala National Park.
- by Nick O'Malley
More respect for women is key to choice over babies
For some couples, there are insurmountable obstacles to having children.
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