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WWF-Australia has hailed the creation of the Great Koala National Park as a game changer in the fight to save koalas from extinction and end native forest logging. The NSW Government today announced its plan to connect 176,000 hectares of state forests to existing national parks, establishing a 476,000 hectare safe haven for koalas … Continued
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The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works will consider six new referrals under the Public Works Committee Act 1969. Referred on 2 September 2025, the proposed works, listed below, are from the Department of Defence, the Australian Taxation Office, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, Services Australia, and the Department of Home Affairs. Department of Defence—Blamey Barracks … Continued
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North Sydney Council is inviting the community to provide feedback on its draft Commercial and Group Use of Public Open Space Policy. The community consultation period is open until midnight, Monday 6 October 2025. The draft policy, background information, and answers to frequently asked questions are available on Council’s Your Say website. North Sydney Mayor … Continued
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The EPA has recently completed its latest round of surface water sampling in the Belubula River, between Malaongulli Road, Mandurama and Canowindra. These results were similar to concentrations measured in the Belubula River in August 2024 but lower than those measured in October and December 2024. Of the four samples collected, all showed PFAS concentrations … Continued
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Family First Upper House candidate Lyle Shelton has reaffirmed the party’s commitment to introduce legislation in the NSW Parliament restoring the right to pray for anyone who asks for prayer for unwanted same-sex attraction or gender confusion. Mr Shelton said the New South Wales Government has no business telling people what kind of prayer they … Continued
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Modelling used by the Business Council of Australia to claim a strong 2035 target would cost billions lacks credibility, the Australian Conservation Foundation said today. The modelling by McKinsey for the BCA: Misrepresents Australia’s starting point. The modelling establishes a ‘50% by 2035’ scenario, rather than treating Australia’s present trajectory (51% by 2035) as a … Continued
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Echodyne’s MESA® radars to support Leidos Australia’s efforts to deliver cutting-edge counter-drone capabilities for the ADF KIRKLAND, Wash.–BUSINESS WIRE– Echodyne, the radar platform company, is pleased to announce that it has been selected as the radar provider within the Australian Defence Force’s Project Land 156, the Australian government’s effort to equip the ADF with continuous … Continued
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The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Health, Aged Care and Disability has commenced a new inquiry into the proposed Thriving Kids initiative program. Chair of the Committee, Dr Mike Freelander MP, said ‘Foundational supports play a pivotal role in shaping the trajectories of children with developmental delay and autism, offering the scaffolding necessary for optimal growth, learning, … Continued
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Willoughby City Council is celebrating local artists and makers with the Concourse Artisan Markets, a curated outdoor market in the heart of Chatswood. Held at the vibrant arts and culture precinct The Concourse on the third Sunday of every month from 11am to 5pm, the markets bring the community together for quality shopping, entertainment, and … Continued
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Australians for Mental Health has today welcomed the historic settlement for Robodebt victims, but has also called for urgent whole-of-government reform so that no Australian is ever harmed by government policy in this way again. The Federal Government has settled the class action in the Federal Court, which is being hailed as a record compensation … Continued
