State loggers admit to ‘very serious offence’ in felling a hectare of national park forest
The state forestry body also reported a $29 million loss in its hardwood division for 2023–24, and a productivity report has found the industry is economically unviable.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
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Courts
How the death of one kangaroo could leave Tracy with a criminal conviction
The Blue Mountains artist has cared for hundreds of injured kangaroos as a WIRES volunteer. She stands accused of animal cruelty for allegedly failing to provide veterinary treatment.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
A national park would be good for koalas. What about the humans?
In the stretch of coast and hinterland from Kempsey to Grafton, the fates of thousands of people hinge for better or worse on the NSW government’s imminent decision about the Great Koala National Park.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
Despite ‘smell issues’, NSW plans to mandate household food scraps collection
Australia is unlikely to meet national goals like halving the amount of organic waste going to landfill by 2030. But efforts are stepping up.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
Record fine for farmer who illegally bulldozed woodland
The NSW Land and Environment Court has imposed $2.1 million in fines for eight offences, with half to be paid by high-profile farmer Ron Greentree.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
Expansion of coal will come at a cost. A new report says it won’t be mining that pays
The NSW Net Zero Commission has warned the state is not on track to meet legislated emission reduction targets and that any expansion of coal mining will force other industries to make deeper cuts.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
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Weather
Sydney risks blackouts as heat soars and coal power plants falter
Sydneysiders have been asked to lower energy use after 3pm as the hottest November day since 2020 offers a stark demonstration of the unreliability of ageing coal power stations.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons and Mike Foley
Hottest end to spring in five years brings blackout risk to Sydney
Public health authorities have warned Sydneysiders to take action around hot weather this week to avoid serious illness or even death.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
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Protests
Grant is a coal miner. He’s been arrested for protesting against coal exports
A coal miner for 44 years, Grant Howard was among 170 people arrested at the Rising Tide blockade of the Port of Newcastle.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
Anti-coal protesters clear court hurdle for kayak flotilla near port
“The Minns government can’t arrest their way out of the fact that people are freaked out about climate crisis and angry that the government is continuing to approve new coal and gas projects,” said protest organiser Alexa Stuart.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
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Climate solutions
From bottled lightning to ‘hempcrete’: The Australian innovations that could save the world
From harnessing the power of lightning to make fertiliser to using yeast to produce forest-friendly palm oil, these start-ups are helping solve big environmental problems.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
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