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

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?

WATCH: Why do young Australians become firefighters?

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

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

“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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Cautious celebration from local bushcarers, as North Ryde data centre is scaled back

Cautious celebration from local bushcarers, as North Ryde data centre is scaled back

The new design would see 3,246 square metres of bushland saved.

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There has been a mass bat casualty on the North Shore

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.

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WATCH: Did Black Summer influence your choice to become a firefighter?

WATCH: Did Black Summer influence your choice to become a firefighter?

We spoke to two young RFS volunteers about how extreme weather events influenced their choice to join the force.

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From North Ryde to nationwide: is Australia ready for a big data centre future?

From North Ryde to nationwide: is Australia ready for a big data centre future?

While data centres can theoretically operate on 100% renewable energy, their high power demands are burning through coal and gas.

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Drones, nets, fishing and culling: what will protect you from shark bites?

Drones, nets, fishing and culling: what will protect you from shark bites?

With four shark attacks in NSW this week, the debate over mitigation methods has resurfaced again.

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

"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
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This rat poison is wreaking havoc on Australian ecosystems, so why are North Shore councils still using it?

This rat poison is wreaking havoc on Australian ecosystems, so why are North Shore councils still using it?

A 2021 study analysing the livers of dead powerful owls found 37 of 38 contained rat poison.

Huw Bradshaw
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Drones, planes and choppers on the hunt for bushfires ignited by lightning

Drones, planes and choppers on the hunt for bushfires ignited by lightning

Swathes of bushland on the North Shore and Northern Beaches are at risk in coming days.

Huw Bradshaw
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“Not acceptable”: Ku-ring-gai Council cops $30k fine for landfill leak

“Not acceptable”: Ku-ring-gai Council cops $30k fine for landfill leak

“We expect all our licensees to maintain equipment and infrastructure properly.”

Huw Bradshaw