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Aerial shooting cleared after brumby numbers boom

Shooting of brumbies from helicopters will return in NSW as modelling suggests 6000 of the wild horses need to be removed yearly to meet population targets.

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NSW government axes dozens of environmental roles in ‘backward step’

Exclusive: Coalition accuses Labor of hypocrisy and says delay in rewarding farmers to protect nature is a ‘disgrace’

The Guardian - AU

Feral horses in NSW should be culled using aerial shooting, Senate inquiry says

State laws protecting brumbies from culling have led to a growing population damaging the environment in the Australian Alps, committee says

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Experts slam ‘disproportionate’ NSW approach to pro-Palestine rallies as government threatens ‘full force’ of law

Human Rights Law Centre’s Alice Drury says response from police and government to rallies sets ‘very dangerous precedent’

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NSW assured Eraring lifeline won't kill climate goals

Keeping Australia's largest coal power plant open won't shut the door on NSW achieving its legislated carbon emissions targets, the government says.

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Sydney pro-Palestine march replaced with ‘static demonstration’ at Hyde Park

Organisers say they will still be ‘loud and proud’ on Sunday but have changed plans after premier Chris Minns vowed to stop any protests

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'The stench of it!' Carcasses left to rot in pristine waters of the Snowies

Confronting images have emerged of dead horses in Snowy Mountains waterways.

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Penny Sharpe backs Hunter Offshore Wind

Minister says offshore wind is needed for state's energy transition.

Newcastle Herald

Minister optimistic the water needs of green hydrogen production can be met

Up to 50 litres of recycled water needed for a kilogram of green hydrogen.

Newcastle Herald

State government commits $45m to Hunter Hydrogen Hub

The Hunter Hydrogen Hub is due to start operating in 2026.

Newcastle Herald

Bob Carr warns environment movement ‘in danger of fading’ amid huge challenges

The longest serving premier of NSW throws support behind new alliance calling for overhaul of land-clearing laws

The Guardian - AU

Koala park and urban sprawl strike precarious balance

The NSW government's $80 million pledge to protect koalas on Sydney's urban fringe could be threatened by housing developments in the park's proposed backyard.

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Greens and environmentalists question initial plan to pause logging in just 5% of NSW’s promised koala park

Process of consulting experts and industry could mean important habitat areas would be left without protection until 2025

The Guardian - AU

NSW stops logging in 106 ‘hubs’ on mid-north coast amid plans for koala national park

Exclusive: hubs cover about 5% of the 176,000 ha of forest that will be assessed for protection within great koala national park

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State government commits $1.8 billion to fast track clean energy transition

Community batteries will be a focus of the energy security corporation.

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NSW government hikes coal royalties to raise extra $2.7bn

Move comes after Minns government announced plans to engage with the owner of Australia’s biggest coal-fired power station to extend its life

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Documents show how ex-NSW planning head was involved in fast-track rezoning for developer he later worked for

FoI documents show Michael Cassel was on first-name terms with Walker Corp CEO and pushed for meetings on his behalf

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NSW to enter talks to extend life of Eraring, Australia’s largest coal-fired power station

Opponents call on Minns government to use the funds it would pay Origin to instead hasten rollout of rooftop solar and batteries

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Minister disputes cost estimate of keeping Eraring open

Matt Kean said $3b figure was based on departmental briefings.

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NSW soon to decide on Eraring extension but former treasurer says it could cost billions

Matt Kean says previous Coalition government would have had to pay Origin Energy up to $3bn to keep half coal plant open for two years

Newcastle Herald

'Special place on the planet': Tomaree Coastal Walk opens

'This area is steeped in history with ancient volcanic peaks.'

The Guardian - AU

Home of endangered marsupial hit by state-sanctioned logging in NSW, environmentalists say

Conservationists say Forestry Corporation of NSW logging operation is ‘knocking to pieces’ a forest home to the greater glider

Newcastle Herald

'Our future depends upon it': Dr Ken Henry exposes failed biodiversity laws

'If a developer had enough money, they developed.'

Newcastle Herald

Climate groups argue Eraring is delaying state's clean energy transition

'Bailing out polluting coal-fired power stations with taxpayer funds is unpopular.'

The Guardian - AU

Investment in new Australian wind and solar farms stalls amid ‘raft of barriers’, report finds

First half of year had slowest pace of final approvals in Clean Energy Council’s six years of tracking, but backing for power storage more promising

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