The Latest Breaking News from Nichole Overall

‘An unexplained phenomenon’: the Australian obsession for putting stuff in trees

There are trees hung with hats, bras, mugs, bikes and teddy bears located throughout regional Australia. But why do we do it?

The Guardian - AU · Apr 21, 2024

Labor's Steve Whan claims victory in Monaro as NSW election vote counting continues

Steve Whan says he is "certain" he will reclaim the seat, which he held from 2003 until 2011.

ABC News · Mar 29, 2023

Still the Whan? 'Safe pair of hands' adds fresh edge to Monaro battle

Labor candidate Steve Whan said Terry Campese's treatment was terrible.

The Canberra Times · Mar 18, 2023

Shooting of wild horses at Kosciuszko National Park halts amid review into management plan

Wild horse advocates raise concerns about the method of killing horses, but the New South Wales National Parks and Wildlife Service says the cull was according to the "highest animal welfare standards".

ABC News · Sep 19, 2022

Bungendore High School will open in demountables as design changes revealed

Changes have been made to the design of the new Bungendore High School in response to community feedback.

The Canberra Times · Jun 30, 2022

Parent outcry prompts second NSW government backflip on proposed Jerrabomberra school zoning changes

The NSW Education Department scraps enrolment boundaries for a new public high school in response to an outcry from Jerrabomberra parents. It comes after the government ditched zoning changes for a public primary school earlier this year.

ABC News · Jun 15, 2022

Bungendore divided over high school as NSW govt takes ownership of land

Bungendore High School is a step closer to reality, but residents are split on the location the NSW government has selected.

The Canberra Times · May 23, 2022

Jerrabomberra Public School enrolment area change scrapped after outcry, but new high school boundary will split community

Parents in the border town have welcomed the Education Department's about-face, but say the soon-to-be-opened high school must also accommodate their children.

ABC News · Apr 14, 2022

Jerrabomberra primary school intake decision reversed after community outrage

A community meeting will be held to discuss the Jerrabomberra High School enrolment area.

The Canberra Times · Apr 14, 2022

The historian who made history: Nichole Overall first woman to hold Monaro in 166 years

Education issues are front of mind for the newly minted MP.

The Canberra Times · Apr 9, 2022