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Developers are “arborist-shopping”, so they can get on with tree chopping
Feb 19, 2026

Developers are “arborist-shopping”, so they can get on with tree chopping

Healthy North Shore gums are being sacrificed to make way for housing.

Huw Bradshaw
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WATCH: Why do young Australians become firefighters?
Feb 16, 2026

WATCH: Why do young Australians become firefighters?

Two local RFS volunteers explain what motivated them to join their local brigade.

Huw Bradshaw
EnvironmentEnvironment
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“A nightmare”: Inside the harsh world of oyster farming
Feb 13, 2026

“A nightmare”: Inside the harsh world of oyster farming

The delicate ecosystems required are threatened by more flooding and extreme weather.

Huw Bradshaw
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We asked North Shore tradies, delivery drivers and a landscaper about sweltering in 40C heat
Feb 06, 2026

We asked North Shore tradies, delivery drivers and a landscaper about sweltering in 40C heat

“Productivity slows down, but it feels like you're working harder”.

Huw Bradshaw
EnvironmentEnvironment
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There has been a mass bat casualty on the North Shore
Jan 30, 2026

There has been a mass bat casualty on the North Shore

When the mercury soars, the winged mammals try to find respite on lower branches.

Huw Bradshaw
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"Wrapping around the town": Young North Shore volunteers on fighting the Victorian bushfires
Jan 15, 2026

"Wrapping around the town": Young North Shore volunteers on fighting the Victorian bushfires

Deployed from Ku-ring-gai to Yarck, the firefighters were surrounded by flames as the blaze tore through the Goulburn Valley.

Huw Bradshaw
ClimateClimate
 Heat is Australia’s deadliest climate threat, emergency room doctor warns
Jan 08, 2026

Heat is Australia’s deadliest climate threat, emergency room doctor warns

“It's pretty visceral when you see someone who can't breathe.”

Huw Bradshaw
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