Govt paid $100k for free climate data, firm alleges
A Canberra energy firm says the federal department rejected free, completed work to update a key climate tool, instead paying over $100,000 to a New Zealand consultancy. Read the full story.
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Key issues overshadowed by Bondi attack coverage
While hate speech laws dominate debate, other urgent matters like climate change, AUKUS, and Gaza demand Australia's attention. We examine the stories pushed aside.
Readers lament decline in political oratory and climate action
Newcastle Herald readers express frustration over uninspiring modern political speeches and government approval of fossil fuel projects despite climate disasters. Read the full letters to the editor.
Cessnock Council overturns net zero spending pause
Cessnock City Council has scrapped a controversial decision to halt non-legislated net zero spending, reversing course after just one month. Read the full story on the debate and its financial implications.
Rudd's US tenure praised, Canberra's hot apartments criticised
Readers weigh in on Kevin Rudd's diplomatic achievements, Canberra's uninhabitable apartments, climate health risks, and America's lawless path. Dive into the public discourse.
Epaulette sharks breed without extra energy, study finds
Groundbreaking Cairns research reveals epaulette sharks can reproduce without extra food, challenging biological norms and offering climate resilience insights. Read more.
Victorian Schools Targeted in Major Cyber Attack
A significant cyber attack has breached Victorian government schools, exposing personal details of thousands of students. Authorities are investigating and implementing safeguards.
Federal Departments Shift Canberra Offices in 2026-2028
A wave of federal department office relocations is planned for Canberra from 2026, involving Infrastructure, Tax, Defence and more. Discover the timelines and costs.
Woman to fight charges after boat hits police jet ski at protest
A 26-year-old woman pleads not guilty after a boat allegedly collided with a police jet ski during a climate protest at Newcastle Harbour. Over 120 other activists also face court.
Why 2026 Could Bring More Bad News Than 2025
A stark warning from columnist Ben O'Shea: global warming and 'post-apocalyptic' politics could make 2026 even more challenging. Read the full analysis of the looming crises.
Complacency Fuels Victorian Bushfire Devastation
As bushfires devastate Victoria, experts warn that familiarity with the season has bred dangerous complacency. Read the urgent analysis and see what must change.
How Australia must prepare for worsening natural disasters
As bushfires, floods, and cyclones ravage communities, expert Andrew Gissing outlines a critical roadmap for national disaster resilience. Learn the urgent steps needed to protect lives and property.
First childcare centre closed in safety crackdown, 37 families impacted
A Western Sydney childcare centre has been forcibly closed after ignoring safety warnings for over a decade. Authorities found 41 breaches, leaving dozens of families scrambling for new care. Read the full investigation.
WA's December arson spree: Six suspicious fires a day
WA's fire chief Darren Klemm reveals alarming arson rates, with crews battling nearly six suspicious blazes daily in December. Authorities urge public vigilance.
Constant Rain May Trigger Male Turtle Boom in Townsville
Persistent rain in Townsville is cooling beaches, potentially leading to a boom in male green sea turtle hatchlings. Experts monitor the crucial nesting season. Learn about this fascinating climate impact.
Outcry over Palestinian speaker cut from Adelaide Writers' Week
Adelaide Writers' Week faces backlash for removing Palestinian advocate Randa Abdel-Fattah. Meanwhile, SA's net zero claims clash with dire climate warnings. Read the full story.
Health system strained by extreme weather and heatwaves
New report reveals how heatwaves and extreme weather events are overwhelming Australia's health services, driving up emergency admissions and costs. Learn the urgent call for climate-resilient healthcare.
Review Warns WA Energy Dept Could Threaten Coal Exit
An independent review warns the WA department created to manage the energy transition could actually slow the move from coal. Read the critical findings and government response.
Heat to double Canberra emergency visits by 2061: study
New research reveals Canberra's emergency departments face a surge in heat-related cases as climate warms. Vulnerable groups identified. Read the urgent call for action.
Illawarra Schools Out-of-Area Enrolment Guide 2026
NSW Department of Education to publish public school capacity for non-local students from 2026. Find out which Illawarra schools have space and the new transparent enrolment system.
SA on track for net zero despite catastrophic forecasts
South Australia is confidently progressing towards its 2050 net zero emissions target, with new data showing strong renewable energy growth is outpacing grim predictions. Discover how the state is turning the tide.
Hunter school cleaners become permanent public employees
More than 600 school cleaners in the Hunter and Central Coast begin 2026 as permanent NSW public sector employees, marking the first shift to public hands in 30 years.
At-risk children brace for bleak start to 2026 in NSW care
Exclusive: Hundreds of vulnerable children in NSW out-of-home care face an unstable new year as systemic failures, high-risk placements and a lack of caseworker contact are revealed. Read the full investigation.
Defence public servants lodge record psych claims
Civilian staff at the Department of Defence have lodged a record number of workers' compensation claims, with over half linked to psychological stress. Read the full analysis of the APS mental health crisis.
Major cyclone repairs complete on Bruce Highway south of Cairns
The Bruce Highway south of Cairns has fully reopened after an $80 million repair project to fix extensive cyclone damage. The vital transport link is now safer and more resilient for Far North Queensland.
Public servant fired for malicious complaints loses unfair dismissal case
A Canberra public servant sacked for making frequent, unsubstantiated complaints has lost his unfair dismissal claim. The Fair Work Commission found his behaviour was 'vexatious and malicious'.
Greenland Ice Sheet Melt Accelerates, Sea Levels Rise
New research reveals Greenland's ice sheet is melting faster than predicted, threatening global sea level rise. Scientists urge immediate climate action to mitigate impacts.
35,000 Christmas gifts delivered to WA children in care
Western Australia's annual gift drive hits a major milestone, delivering festive cheer and 500 Scitech passes to children and young people in out-of-home care. Discover how the community rallied.
Newcastle Letters: Legacy, Bondi, and Community Views
Readers share powerful tributes and perspectives on climate action, the Bondi tragedy, and societal divisions. Explore the community's voice in the Newcastle Herald.
US Sacks Climate Scientists, Dismantles Research Institutes
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
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