Extreme weather events and another post-Covid spike in building costs are driving prices north.
Environment
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The bill passed through the NSW upper house on Wednesday.
When the hard questions arrived for the developer, technical difficulties seemed to become their best friend.
Energy
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“I think it will be in most people's minds, having seen what has happened in the USA, in France, in many European countries”.
Hornsby
A North Shore local has been pushing to legalise “terramation” in NSW.
A North Shore MP has found success pushing for less tax breaks for mining companies. But the job is far from done.
Politics
With the clean-up job for natural disasters often falling on local councils, some are questioning who should be footing the bill.
Renewable energy contracts might not be enough for the industry to mitigate its impacts, critics say.
“It’s cheaper for these companies to keep on using diesel and buying carbon offsets instead of electrifying."
As community opposition on the North Shore grows, there are calls for a pause on new projects in Australia.
In New South Wales, the traditional kiss and ride is transforming.
Willoughby
Prime rooftop real estate is being wasted, and could be put to better use.
From Facebook groups to mainstream media, bad info is leaking into our lives.
Ocean junk kills about 100,000 marine mammals a year, and new research suggests our climate is not immune.
Urban development will likely mean more runoff — heavy metals, litter, oil and nutrients.
As the AI boom hits Australia, many are calling for strong, federal guidelines.
Healthy North Shore gums are being sacrificed to make way for housing.
Ku-ring-gai
Two local RFS volunteers explain what motivated them to join their local brigade.
The delicate ecosystems required are threatened by more flooding and extreme weather.
“Productivity slows down, but it feels like you're working harder”.
Climate
When the mercury soars, the winged mammals try to find respite on lower branches.
Deployed from Ku-ring-gai to Yarck, the firefighters were surrounded by flames as the blaze tore through the Goulburn Valley.
“It's pretty visceral when you see someone who can't breathe.”
