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Why the North Shore's plastic ends up in the Southern Tablelands – and how producers are dodging the bill

Why the North Shore's plastic ends up in the Southern Tablelands – and how producers are dodging the bill

According to experts, those who make plastic must change their ways.

Huw Bradshaw
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WATCH: Where do all the bush turkeys go when it rains?

WATCH: Where do all the bush turkeys go when it rains?

As it turns out, not far.

Huw Bradshaw
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South Australia is being devastated right now by a toxic algal bloom. Could New South Wales be next to experience an environmental disaster?

South Australia is being devastated right now by a toxic algal bloom. Could New South Wales be next to experience an environmental disaster?

We spoke to a leading marine biologist about whether a toxic algal bloom event is foreseeable in Sydney waters

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Keen on growing more native flora in your backyard?

Keen on growing more native flora in your backyard?

For Hornsby Shire residents interested in sprucing up their garden — while also protecting biodiversity — the annual native plant giveaway has opened for bookings.

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“Constituents, not fossil fuel lobbyists”: Voices for Bennelong present open letter to Federal MP Jerome Laxale

“Constituents, not fossil fuel lobbyists”: Voices for Bennelong present open letter to Federal MP Jerome Laxale

The open letter, calling for stronger action from Labor on climate change and environmental law reform, has amassed over 300 signatures from the Bennelong community.

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"Never been more important" in a changing climate: Beachwatch funded for another 2 years

"Never been more important" in a changing climate: Beachwatch funded for another 2 years

Following a lengthy consultation period, the NSW Government has decided to continue funding the water quality monitoring program for another two years. Some groups are concerned about whether, in a country already feeling the effects of climate change, this is enough.

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Sydney coastline “dodged a bullet” with bombogenesis, threat of coastal erosion still looms

Sydney coastline “dodged a bullet” with bombogenesis, threat of coastal erosion still looms

The Lorikeet spoke to a leading expert in coastal erosion about what this extreme weather event can teach us about how to prepare our coasts for the future.

Huw Bradshaw
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This critically endangered species sits at the heart of the proposed Mona Vale Road Upgrade

This critically endangered species sits at the heart of the proposed Mona Vale Road Upgrade

While commuters may rejoice at the expansion of the often congested road, the path forward for the Grevillea caleyi — native to the area of Terrey Hills and Ingleside — remains uncertain.

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Willoughby Council wants you to ditch this plant

Willoughby Council wants you to ditch this plant

Willoughby Council has called for local residents and organisations to avoid use of Spanish Moss, or Old Man’s Beard, warning of the harm the weed can cause native flora.

Huw Bradshaw
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Noticed more Bush Turkeys around? Here’s why.

Noticed more Bush Turkeys around? Here’s why.

We chatted with ecologist and researcher Ann Göth to answer the question: where are all these bush turkeys coming from?

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“Removing this exemption will hurt Australian workers”: Talking to the experts about Dutton’s cuts to EV incentives

“Removing this exemption will hurt Australian workers”: Talking to the experts about Dutton’s cuts to EV incentives

Data sourced from the Road and Maritimes Services indicates that Ku-ring-gai, Willoughby, and Lane Cove have some of the highest percentages of electric vehicles.

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Castle Cove tree vandals could be liable for up to $4.6 million if this NSW government proposal gets the green light

Castle Cove tree vandals could be liable for up to $4.6 million if this NSW government proposal gets the green light

The NSW state government wants to make it harder for tree vandals to get away with their crimes.

Melissa Mantle