Taking back the city: forum takes aim at government planning The forum will be held at City Hall on May 1. Newcastle Herald · Apr 26, 2024
Bioelektra Australia collapse prompts calls for probe into Shoalhaven Council waste contract Bioelektra Australia has entered into voluntary administration after it was engaged to use Polish technology to divert 90 per cent of a NSW council's waste from landfill. ABC News · May 12, 2023
Short-term rental properties in NSW surge by 13,000 since December 2021 Exclusive: 45,209 rentals now registered as minister prepares to review proposed annual limits The Guardian - AU · May 3, 2023
These sea changers moved during the pandemic but have faced new and unexpected challenges When Fiona and Richard decided to move their young family from Adelaide to the NSW south coast in 2020, they had no trouble finding work. But it hasn't all been smooth sailing. ABC News · Jan 29, 2023
Electric vehicle charging infrastructure in regional NSW falls short over holidays Lengthy waits at electric vehicle charging stations at regional towns along the Pacific Highway have prompted calls to improve regional charging infrastructure. ABC News · Jan 19, 2023
Shoalhaven Council investigates higher rates for holiday home owners A local council on the NSW South Coast is investigating whether it can charge holiday home owners additional rates and use the money to create an affordable housing fund. ABC News · Sep 17, 2022
Housing crisis prompts NSW councils to appeal to investment property owners to switch to long-term leasing More than 20 per cent of houses in the Shoalhaven are empty while the victims of the housing crisis spend winter in tents, but the success of an appeal to investment property owners in a neighbouring shire could help to get roofs over heads. ABC News · Jul 22, 2022
Kangaroo Valley picks up the pieces after roads closed following yet another natural disaster Just 12 hours after the main road into Kangaroo Valley reopened following the March floods, it was flooded again, leaving the community to navigate yet another disaster recovery and an "unprecedented" level of infrastructure damage. ABC News · Jul 8, 2022
Kangaroo Valley access road destroyed by floods, leaving residents isolated Shoalhaven Council says it will be several weeks before dozens of Kangaroo Valley residents can leave their home by car after floodwaters washed away their only access road. ABC News · Jul 5, 2022