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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.

Huw Bradshaw
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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
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"They haven't fully understood": Research finds there's not enough water to run Coalition's nuclear plan

"They haven't fully understood": Research finds there's not enough water to run Coalition's nuclear plan

New research from a former Chief Executive of the Australian Centre of International Agricultural Research claims the Coalition's nuclear energy plan just doesn't add up.

Archie Milligan
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“Similar to passive smoking”: Doctors and scientists urge Willoughby Council to ban gas in new homes

“Similar to passive smoking”: Doctors and scientists urge Willoughby Council to ban gas in new homes

Public health groups say prevention is better than cure when it comes to toxicity of indoor gas use.

Melissa Mantle
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"We're just getting started": Sydney’s coastal community rallies underwater for marine conservation

"We're just getting started": Sydney’s coastal community rallies underwater for marine conservation

Nationwide community group Divers for Climate host peaceful protest event to call for climate action

Melissa Mantle
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Who will lead Bradfield? Candidates pitch climate policies to voters

Who will lead Bradfield? Candidates pitch climate policies to voters

At a community forum in St Ives on Tuesday night, Labor, Greens, and Independent Bradfield candidates answered questions on climate, the economy, energy, and cost of living.

Christine Lai
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Stop thinking “it won’t happen to me”: Firefighter veteran’s warning for North Shore residents

Stop thinking “it won’t happen to me”: Firefighter veteran’s warning for North Shore residents

Worsening weather conditions and a lack of hazard reduction burning have heightened the fire threat in the region, former Fire and Rescue Commissioner says

Melissa Mantle
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Disaster at proposed Mount Piper nuclear site could impact North Shore residents

Disaster at proposed Mount Piper nuclear site could impact North Shore residents

A new study suggests the suburbs of Sydney's north could be in the contamination zone of nuclear energy plant failure.

Melissa Mantle
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Draft parliamentary report: Nuclear is too expensive and a risky option for Australia's energy needs

Draft parliamentary report: Nuclear is too expensive and a risky option for Australia's energy needs

Following 19 public hearings and testimony from experts, a group of politicians from all sides have reported that nuclear power generation is not a good use of taxpayer money.

Archie Milligan
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North Sydney's Recyclesmart works – But can it work faster?

North Sydney's Recyclesmart works – But can it work faster?

A soft plastics recycling program has been so successful that it is struggling to keep up with demand.

Melissa Mantle
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Castle Cove tree massacre: 256 trees gone, no witnesses

Castle Cove tree massacre: 256 trees gone, no witnesses

The water views are clear, but the answers are not.

Melissa Mantle