September Newsletter #6: 🔵 Is that a good thing?

Urban heat, secret tunnels and a target for pollution.

Huw Bradshaw
September 19, 2025

⏱️ The 44th edition of our newsletter is a five-minute read.

Morning all,

Yesterday, we finally found out the number our government plans to shoot for in reducing national emissions: somewhere between 62% and 70%, with the hope of going beyond 70%.

Many have found the target unclear and unsatisfying. Warringah MP Zali Steggall said existing state and territory targets already amount to a reduction of 66% to 71%, so where is the upside?

Enjoy my little comic about the 48th Parliament and its response to climate change.

Now let’s get into the news.

WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK 🎟️

Friday 19/09/25 | Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Folk Club — Edward Nass
Saturday, 20/09/25 | Country Night — Hornsby Railway Hotel
Saturday 20/09/25 | Northside Produce Market
Sunday 21/09/25 | Swaranjali By Devaki Pandit
Sunday 21/09/25 | Big Family Run Ride

HEARD THIS WEEK👂

🌳 The secret weapon for extreme heat on the North Shore? It's probably growing on your street.

As the North Shore warms, the first line of defence against urban heat are our trees.

In the context of climate change, the process of photosynthesis in trees and vegetation is crucial in removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. However, in an urban or suburban setting, trees play another significant role in reducing heat.

Read the full story below.

The secret weapon for extreme heat on the North Shore? It's probably growing on your street.

According to a Professor of Urban Planning, the crown is king.

🔦 WATCH: Where does this Tunks Park bunker door lead?

A World War Two bunker? A Bond villain secret hideout? Not quite, but it's interesting nevertheless.

Watch the full video below.

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💰️ Young Frenchs Forest councillor defends 31K expenses

It’s rare for councillors to make the mainstream press, but Ethan Hrnjak — who represents Frenchs Forest Ward on Northern Beaches Council, and studies at Macquarie University — managed it this week, when his council expenses were put under the spotlight.

Read the full piece below.

Young Frenchs Forest councillor defends 31K expenses

Diversity means supporting those who are not retired or independently wealthy, Ethan Hrnjak argues.

That’s all from me.

As always, feel free to email me at [email protected].

Cheers,

Huw