Statewide program left out of budget According to an email from the Hunter Central Coast, Biodiversity and Conservation Division of the NSW DPIE (now DCCEEW, see below) the Statewide Community Engagement Program did not receive ongoing funding in the September 2023 state budget. As a result the HCC Biodiversity and Conservation […]
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King pushing ‘carbon mega bombs’
Spruiking new gas projects before they’ve been fully approved is neither good government or proper process
Near record year for household solar
With more than 3.7 million solar power systems installed, Australia remains the world’s leading country for per-capita uptake of rooftop solar power.
Handy hacks for cheaper cooling
Many households have been feeling the pinch of rising prices, including the amount it costs to heat or cool your home. Fortunately, there are cost-effective solutions to implement no matter the season – from chilly nights to hot summer afternoons. Creating an energy-efficient home can go a long way towards […]
Dutton vows to detonate EDO
I am really scared for the animals, for our environment and for our sacred songlines. This is the unknown. When incidents happen, like the Scarborough pipeline disaster yesterday, it is traumatic, it is tragic and it is terrifying.
Tasmania competing for major new industry
Esso alone needs to remove 13 platforms from Bass Strait in coming years, with about 50 more available elsewhere in the country. A new “Rig Recycling Centre” could also tap into the thousands of offshore platforms that need to be removed from Asian waters.
Federal Court fails nature but forest groups fight on
We need to arrest the sad trend of species decline and protect our forests. There are dozens of threatened and endangered species in areas that are currently or imminently being logged.
The only way to ensure the protection of these important species is to end the broadscale destruction of native forests.
Memorable live events keep coming at Avoca Theatre
Enjoy the gentle jazz of Sting’s memorable songs, arranged by musical director, Rodric White on piano, sung by Vince Harris with his raspy emotive voice, Brendan Berlach on sax and Fiona Lugg on double bass
Sydney Festival treat on stage at Wyong
This premiere season of Send for Nellie unearths one of our great untold stories in song and Nellie’s own words, with powerhouse performer Elenoa Rokobaro centre stage and dressed to the nines.
New local petition to help free Assange
Approximately 80% of Australians believe Assange should be freed and so does most of the world.