Big Splash redevelopment plans submitted in November
National Capital Authority received PowerPoint slides for Big Splash redevelopment in early November. Owners propose hotel, but government maintains no formal application exists.
National Capital Authority received PowerPoint slides for Big Splash redevelopment in early November. Owners propose hotel, but government maintains no formal application exists.
Exclusive: DFAT spent over $300,000 maintaining office gardens while Labor cuts $6.4bn from public service. Read the shocking details about taxpayer-funded greenery.
Transform your Christmas traditions with circular economy principles. Discover how to reduce waste while creating meaningful holiday memories this festive season.
Kurri Kurri recycling facility seeks to expand operations by 400%, processing 450,000 tonnes annually and creating significant employment opportunities in the Hunter region.
The ongoing Big Splash water park closure in Canberra sparks community anger as owner's redevelopment plans emerge. Discover why locals demand action.
A groundbreaking mobile app from Perth Children's Hospital is set to transform type 1 diabetes care for over 1200 WA children and their families, easing the daily management burden.
Access Canberra takes action against Big Splash owner for failing to repair the Macquarie water park. Learn about the potential penalties and lease termination risks.
Perth property owners will soon bear the cost of managing polyphagous shot-hole borer infested trees as government shifts from eradication to management strategy.
Hunter New England faces a diabetes emergency with 90,000 cases. Experts advocate telehealth solutions and new medications to combat what's called humanity's biggest epidemic.
Australia's first major waste-to-energy plant opens in Kwinana, set to burn 460,000 tonnes of waste yearly and power 50,000 homes. Discover the challenges behind this $750m project.
Canberra's beloved Big Splash water park will remain closed this summer as owners plan a modern new facility. Community disappointed as vandalism and costs prevent reopening.
How Georgia Beattie transformed Bulla Park into Australia's largest organic mushroom farm using technology and Coles funding to achieve zero-waste operations.
After a Crohn's disease diagnosis, Georgia Beattie transformed Bulla Park into Australia's largest organic mushroom farm. Discover how tech and a Coles grant created a zero-waste facility. Back Australian farming!
Geelong athlete Ashleyrose Gilham completes 100km run while managing Type 1 diabetes, challenging health stereotypes and inspiring others with chronic conditions.
Westfield Carousel in Cannington introduces traffic management plan for Black Friday and Christmas after being named Perth's riskiest carpark. Plan your visit with extra time.
Environment Minister Murray Watt defends government's handling of harmful algal bloom following damning 207-page Senate report. Read the latest developments from Adelaide summit.
A new audit reveals a Government House eucalyptus was deemed a 'medium risk' years before a branch fell on a student. Discover the findings and the official response.
National audit reveals no major Australian supermarket meets plastic sustainability standards. Shippers pay more to avoid plastic packaging. Discover the full investigation.
Townsville residents face ongoing waste collection headaches as council admits to service delays and staffing challenges affecting wheelie bin services across the city.
Young spellers across the Hunter region are sharpening their dictionaries as the popular NSW Premier's Spelling Bee prepares to launch its 2024 competition season.
A critical shortage of essential palliative care medications is causing unnecessary suffering for dying Canberrans, with families and healthcare professionals sounding the alarm on a growing healthcare crisis.
Greens MP Amanda Cohn has opposed Susan Carter's voluntary assisted dying legislation, arguing it creates unnecessary barriers for terminally ill patients in NSW.
Discover how Newcastle's innovative Concrush technology is turning construction waste into valuable resources, saving money and reducing environmental impact across Australia.
The troubled East Rockingham waste-to-energy facility faces fresh legal battles as receivers launch new claims against contractors, raising questions about Australia's renewable energy future.
A devastating light aircraft accident in rural NSW has resulted in the death of the pilot, with emergency services responding to the scene in a remote paddock near The Rock.
A devastating workplace incident has left a Sydney Trains employee dead after becoming trapped in a cherry picker that collided with a railway bridge near Lithgow, sparking investigations into safety protocols.
Adelaide City Council invests $150,000 in high-tech bird management system to tackle ibis and pigeon roosting problems in city buildings. The innovative approach aims to balance urban wildlife coexistence with property protection.
A woman has been rushed to hospital with serious injuries following a dramatic head-on collision on Cliftleigh road. Emergency services remain on scene as investigations continue.
Lake Macquarie police launch public appeal to locate 15-year-old Decklan last seen in Belmont, as concerns grow for his welfare.
Newcastle Council greenlights major coastal protection works to combat severe erosion threatening Stockton Beach, bringing hope to the beleaguered community after years of deterioration.