Festive cheer as an act of defiance in dark times
In a world facing conflict and hardship, The West Australian argues that celebrating the festive season is a powerful act of communal defiance and hope. Discover why.
In a world facing conflict and hardship, The West Australian argues that celebrating the festive season is a powerful act of communal defiance and hope. Discover why.
Property owners near Townsville successfully defended their homes from a dangerous bushfire thanks to a pre-prepared fire management plan. See how preparation made the difference.
Readers share powerful tributes and perspectives on climate action, the Bondi tragedy, and societal divisions. Explore the community's voice in the Newcastle Herald.
The Trump administration is firing over 1,100 scientists and dismantling a premier climate research institute, removing references to human-caused climate change from official websites. This analysis explores the political motives behind the attack on sci
Newcastle Herald readers share views on Bondi tragedy heroes, inclusive toilets, climate action, and local parking woes. Read diverse community opinions.
In the wake of the Bondi terror attack, columnist Nat Locke reflects on the heroes, community response, and the simple pleasures that sustain us. Discover the antidote to fear and division this Christmas.
New SA Museum director Dr Samantha Hamilton reveals her strategic vision, addressing past controversies and plans for the Egyptian room and back-of-house. Exclusive interview details.
Controversial new building height limits are set for Main North Road in Prospect, dubbed a 'wedding cake' plan. Get the latest on the approval and upcoming North Adelaide golf course designs.
City of Newcastle plans to convert the former Astor Street landfill into a major solar farm, battery storage, and heavy EV charging facility, a key part of its 2030 net zero emissions target. Read the full plan.
Newcastle councillors have deferred a major plan to revitalise Civic Park and surrounds, citing a $70 million price tag and more pressing community priorities like safer streets and drainage.
Market Forces empowers Australians to challenge superannuation funds and banks investing in fossil fuels. Discover how members are pushing for climate-conscious portfolios.
ACT Brumbies legend Ben Alexander, who took 12 years to finish his degree, has been inducted onto the University of Canberra's Sport Walk of Fame. Discover his journey from the pub to mental health advocacy.
Australia's new National AI Plan is under fire for prioritising optimistic economic forecasts over enforceable public protections, leaving citizens vulnerable in key areas like recruitment and healthcare. Read the expert analysis.
A controversial Labor bid to mandate larger garages in new SA homes, which could have removed front doors, has failed. Critics warned of 'dunny lane' streetscapes.
Fremantle Dockers' ambitious 2021-2025 plan missed key on-field goals like premierships and attendances, but hit financial marks. CEO Simon Garlick unveils a new, less declarative strategy focused on sustained success. Read the full analysis.
Fremantle Dockers unveil a new strategic plan, moving away from public premiership timelines to focus on sustainable growth. CEO Simon Garlick explains the club's fresh direction.
Explore how Australian urban planners are using flood-adaptive designs, green infrastructure, and micro-grids to create communities resilient to climate change and extreme weather events.
The ACT government's CBR2030 economic framework aims to expand hybrid work, citing major gains in inclusion and productivity. The plan targets 300,000 jobs by 2030.
The federal government unveils a $30 million AI safety institute and national roadmap, targeting AI-generated child abuse material and aiming to harness AI's economic potential safely. Learn the details.
Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch brings the urgent climate crisis of the Torres Strait to Parliament, demanding emissions cuts to save island communities from rising seas.
After nearly six years, buyers in Narrabundah will finally get their townhouses. Madison Construction aims for March move-ins after project's troubled past. Read the full story.
Former Wollongong councillor Cath Blakey was among 141 activists arrested at Rising Tide's Newcastle coal port blockade. She cites climate impacts as her motivation for protest action.
Rising Tide climate activists have disrupted the world's largest coal port in Newcastle, with 16 people locking themselves to equipment. The protest follows mass arrests over the weekend.
A major police operation is underway in Newcastle after climate activists locked themselves onto coal loaders and conveyor belts, disrupting the world's biggest coal port.
University of Newcastle researcher Dr Brooke Williams receives $530,000 grant to develop tool for effective forest restoration amid Australia's growing environmental markets.
Police arrest 141 climate activists during weekend protests at Newcastle coal port. Protesters blocked ships, scaled anchors in dramatic demonstration against fossil fuels.
Donald Trump's leaked 28-point peace proposal for Ukraine has hardened battle lines instead of fostering diplomacy. Discover why the plan is pushing Europe closer to a major conflict.
After years of delays, Australia's environmental laws have been reformed through a Labor-Greens compromise deal. Will these changes actually protect nature?
Australian healthcare workers join climate protests, citing fossil fuels as the century's greatest health threat. They demand government action to protect community wellbeing.
The City of Vincent urges State and Federal support for the national asbestos strategy, warning it places a 'huge burden' on local councils without proper resources and funding.