Climate activists continue to challenge push for gas
Climate activists are continuing to demand that both major parties heed climate science and pull back from “gas-led recovery” plans, reports Margaret Gleeson.
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Bylong residents celebrate another win over coal company
In a win for residents and the environment, the NSW Court of Appeal has rejected a bid for a coal mine in the fertile Bylong Valley, north-west of Sydney.
Western and South-Western Sydney residents condemn inconsistent Covid compliance policing
Residents of Western and South-Western Sydney are furious over double standards, including inconsistent Covid policing and fines.
Life and death on your own terms
As the NSW Parliament debates a Bill to allow voluntary assisted dying, Geoffrey R Usher opines that people should be able to live – and die – on their own terms.
Common Ground residents demand compensation for harsh lockdown
Residents of the Common Ground housing estate in Camperdown are demanding compensation for their treatment during a 14-day hard lockdown.
The passport that’ll get me anywhere, except my own country
Australian expat Amanda Smith weighs into federal government’s continuing ‘Fortress Australia’ approach to Covid-19, which has seen tens of thousands of Australians locked out of their own country.
Catholic Health Australia pleads with govt for disability support worker vaccinations
As NSW reaches the goal of 80 per cent for first dose Covid-19 vaccinations, Catholic Health Australia calls on the Commonwealth to mandate vaccinations for disability support workers.
Life with Covid-19: essential worker speaks out
Despite the NSW Government’s admission that essential workplaces are key sites of Covid-19 transmission, it has done little to address workers’ concerns, reports Isaac Nellist.
Lord Mayoral candidate calls for City of Sydney to establish domestic violence shelter
Sydney Lord Mayoral candidate Yvonne Weldon has called for the City of Sydney to establish its first shelter for domestic violence victims.
Shoot out for the Metro-Minerva Theatre
The battle for the future of Sydney’s Metro-Minerva Theatre is heating up, with public exhibition for a DA at the site set to end on 15 September.
“If you’re not vaccinated … you won’t be able to participate”: Berejiklian
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has made her strongest comments yet on Covid-19 vaccination, as she unveiled plans for the state to exit lockdown.
Former Inner West mayor Darcy Byrne vows to return after being dumped
The former mayor of Inner West Council, Darcy Byrne, is vowing to return to the top job after being dumped in favour of the Greens’ Rochelle Porteous.
New safety app launches with a unique ‘I’m Not OK’ button
A new safety app has launched in Australia featuring an ‘I’m Not OK’ button, ensuring that help is that help is just one button press away.
Student nurses are stepping up to give Australians Covid-19 vaccines
University students from medical fields are stepping up to help out in our massive vaccine rollout, reports Tileah Dobson.
Primp your pet for a worthy cause
It’s Petember and the children’s charity Variety invites you to dress your pets and help raise money for kids with needs.