new south wales politics
Richard Denniss: How can NSW allow new coalmines while committing to net zero emissions? It’s bizarre
New mines won't boost world demand for Australian coal — but they will cannibalise jobs from existing coalmines.
NSW urged to stop logging native forests after fires wipe out up to 30% of timber supply
The Berejiklian government is facing calls to stop all logging in New South Wales native forests after a forestry agency review found the catastrophic 2019-20 bushfires reduced the amount of available timber by as much as 30%.
NSW's clean energy plan means the federal government is even more isolated on fossil fuels
There may have been other weeks that packed in as many transformative developments in clean energy in Australia as the past seven days, but they don't come often.
Witnesses fight back tears at NSW inquiry into 'anti-climate' scope 3 emissions law
Community group members and public health professionals have fought back tears while calling on the New South Wales government to drop "anti-climate" legislation that would limit planning authorities' ability to block fossil fuel developments.
PM and states at odds as report calls for cooperation on population growth
Australia needs a new partnership between all tiers of government to plan for population growth, with its largest cities currently growing at a rate not seen for more than 50 years, according to Infrastructure Australia.
Liberal activists target Tony Abbott's seat over climate change policy
Sydneysiders urged to join party in former PM's seat to 'shift the politics' and speak up for the environment.