Monday, November 18, 2024

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A renewable energy transition that doesn’t harm nature? It’s not just possible, it’s essential

Earth is facing a human-driven climate crisis, which demands a rapid transition to low-carbon energy sources such as wind and...

‘Eastern suburbs bias’: Fight to protect heritage sites in the west too

Local community advocate Neil Head, who has made a submission supporting the heritage bid, said the history of the western suburbs and its pivotal...

Electronic monitoring devices will be mandatory under new bail laws inspired by Molly Ticehurst’s death

In short: The New South Wales government has passed legislation that will make electronic monitoring devices mandatory for people on bail for domestic violence...

NSW government was warned of flaws in home safety scheme that left Molly Ticehurst with ‘false hope’

The New South Wales government was warned about flaws in a program designed to keep women escaping violence safe in their own homes two...

Bird strike forces Qantas passenger jet to abort flight

A bird strike forced a Qantas passenger aircraft to return to Sydney airport early today.Flight QF141 took off from Sydney at 7.20am bound for...

NZ upset by Giles decision to replace ‘direction 99’ rule on deporting criminals

“It’s just not right that people with no connection to New Zealand are deported to New Zealand,” Luxon said on Friday.“We need to monitor...

Greg Quicke: Australia’s ‘Space Gandalf’ astronomer dies aged 62 – BBC News

Article informationAuthor, Simon AtkinsonRole, BBC News, Brisbane7 June 2024, 06:06 BSTUpdated 6 hours agoAn Australian astronomer who appeared on the BBC's Stargazing Live...

Police swoop after FriendlyJordies firebombing

Two years after the Bondi home of YouTube creator and political commentator Jordan Shanks was firebombed, police have charged a second man, who police...

Aussie man’s fright as snake emerges from drain during shower

A surprise visitor that paid one wildlife enthusiast a visit during his morning shower has left Aussies saying they'll "never be able to look...

Man’s shock find inside tiger shark: ‘What the hell?’

Travelling between two tropical islands, a shark wrangler has witnessed what could be the most Aussie thing ever: A shark throwing up an echidna.“At...

Warragamba Dam spills, suburb prepares to evacuate after deluge

LoadingA severe weather warning remains in place for heavy rainfall and flash flooding for the Illawarra and metro areas on Friday morning, with six-hourly...

There’s an epic bumper Vivid Sydney line-up for this long weekend

Vivid Sydney, the Southern Hemisphere’s biggest multi-art festival, is well underway for 2024, but the fun isn’t over yet. This long weekend they’ve got...

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