Fresh data reveals Australia’s koala count could be much higher than previously thought, as a contentious park to protect the species is called into question.
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Posted inGood News, Indigenous, New England Surrounds, Parenting and kids
One mum’s baby bundles become life-changing charity
A pack of newborn clothes posted online and a conversation with a social worker were the beginnings of a charity focused on Indigenous mums and their babies.
Posted inNSW Politics, Parenting and kids, Technology
NSW joins High Court battle to protect kids online
NSW has joined South Australia to defend Australia’s world-first social media ban for under-16s against a High Court challenge brought by several plaintiffs.
Posted inFederal Politics, Local News
Canavan hopes to woo Joyce back to the Nationals
Nationals senator Matt Canavan hopes to meet with now-independent MP Barnaby Joyce in New England after the ex-deputy prime minister resigned from the party.
Posted inHealth, Local News
More care for utes than health: rural men’s harsh truth
Long distances are not the only thing stopping young rural men seeing their doctor, with social stigma and loneliness also hindering care.
Posted inNSW Politics
Another younger woman to take over as NSW Liberal leader quits
Kellie Sloane is set to take the reins of the NSW Liberal Party as a second state party leader departs their post in three days.
Posted inEnergy, Federal Politics
Liberals promise more coal and gas under climate policy
More taxpayer money would be poured into coal and gas power plants under a plan to dump Australia’s climate targets put forward by the federal opposition.
Posted inAgriculture, Awards, Good News
Australia makes mince meat of beef industry at awards
Australia has taken out several top categories and the most gold medals at the prestigious World Steak Challenge, presented in London on Monday.
Posted inBusiness, Money, Moree
Westpac admits dropping the ball on regional customers
Westpac is promising to better support its regional bank brands after losing customers because of overpriced mortgage products for home owners.
Posted inEnergy, Environment, Federal Politics
Nationals unanimous in abandoning net zero
The Nationals say Australia’s commitment to net zero emissions by 2050 is driving up power prices and shutting down industry.