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A proposal to haul massive wind turbines through the NSW Central Tablelands has sparked fierce backlash from locals warning the plans will permanently damage historic World War I memorial trees. The 100-year-old desert ash trees in O'Connell stand directly in the path of the oversized cargo.
Queanbeyan-raised multi-disciplinary artist Omar Musa has achieved the pinnacle of Australian literature, winning the 2026 Miles Franklin Literary Award for his gripping novel, Fierceland.
A temporary court suppression order has restricted media coverage of the cross-examination of a key complainant in the trial of veteran broadcaster Alan Jones. The 85-year-old former radio host has pleaded not guilty to 22 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching.
Following the deeply saddening loss of acting legend Sam Neill, we celebrate the remarkable career of one of cinema's most versatile talents. From Jurassic Park to independent classics, his on-screen legacy will endure forever.
As wild mushroom foraging spikes in popularity, experts warn that relying on mobile applications to identify fungi can have fatal consequences. Recent studies show AI tools are highly unreliable, prompting calls for amateur foragers to seek experienced guides instead.
Amid a growing number of H5N1 bird flu detections across Australia, authorities are advising free-range poultry producers to keep their flocks indoors where feasible. This proactive measure aims to mitigate contact with wild birds and bolster biosecurity against the contagious virus.
New South Wales has confirmed its first case of the highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza, detected in a migratory seabird near Hawks Nest. Authorities assure the risk to public health and poultry supply remains low, though vigilance is urged as the virus continues its global spread.
As New South Wales marks its 30th consecutive warmer-than-average winter, the once-reliable snowfalls of the Blue Mountains are rapidly vanishing. Long-term residents share their memories of a bygone era of snowed-in streets and white winter wonderlands.
More than six decades after the legendary winter of 1962, Blue Mountains locals still share fond memories of the historic snowfall that transformed Katoomba into a real-life winter wonderland.
A 55-year-old motorist has pleaded not guilty to dangerous driving charges following a November 2024 collision in Jerrabomberra. The crash tragically claimed the life of prominent Canberra tourism executive and mother of two, Jackie McKeown.
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