Council rejects extra tree planting for Bayswater storm loss
Bayswater councillor's motion to fully replace 110 mature trees lost in December's devastating storm is rejected. City officers say existing programs will cover it. Read the details.
Bayswater councillor's motion to fully replace 110 mature trees lost in December's devastating storm is rejected. City officers say existing programs will cover it. Read the details.
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Upper Hunter farmers celebrate as the critical Coulsons Creek Road reopens just before Christmas, ending a costly five-year detour. The $60 million project fixes a botched council upgrade.
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A beloved 80-year-old rain tree in Cairns, deemed dangerous, must be removed. The extensive root damage has also condemned the adjacent family home, leaving owners devastated.
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A firefighter has tragically died after being hit by a tree while battling a bushfire near Bulahdelah. The incident is under investigation as the community mourns.
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Pemberton's iconic Gloucester Tree climb remains closed, with the DBCA unable to confirm a 2025 reopening date. Key summer tourism faces uncertainty as safety upgrades continue.
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