The Latest Breaking News from Penny Sharpe

Boosted energy bill relief for struggling families

Struggling NSW households and small businesses could be eligible for up to $2000 in energy bill relief under an expanded government scheme.

AAP · Jul 5, 2023

Approval for massive development on Sydney fringe fast-tracked despite koala habitat concerns

Zoning requirements also mean developer of 13,000 houses can meet infrastructure needs via a voluntary planning agreement

The Guardian - AU · Jul 3, 2023

State and federal partnership to replace NSW coal power

The federal and NSW Labor governments have launched a massive joint investment scheme to replace the state's ageing coal power stations with firmed renewables.

AAP · Jun 29, 2023

Minns government criticises Coalition's koala count as new colony found in north west NSW

Thermal drones discover 42 koalas at Coolah Tops when the previous government only had five documented sightings in the area over the past 70 years.

ABC News · Jun 4, 2023

The 'highly risky business' of feral animal control in Namadgi

The ACT government says animal welfare is paramount in culling.

The Canberra Times · Jun 3, 2023

Conservation council calls for logging moratorium in proposed Great Koala National Park

Conservation groups fear a further decline of the koala populations on the NSW north coast if logging doesn't stop within an area that could become protected habitat.

ABC News · May 29, 2023

Koala paradise! NSW sets aside 4500ha parcel to guarantee koalas’ survival

A NSW Labor pre-election promise to protect the state's koala population from extinction has taken another step forward

The New Daily · May 27, 2023

NSW energy transition policies under review

Two of the state's renewable energy zones have been delayed by two years.

Newcastle Herald · May 25, 2023

Cost hikes and delays for NSW renewable energy zones

The two renewable energy zones that account for the bulk of the new generation power capacity in NSW will be delayed by up to two years, the government says.

AAP · May 25, 2023

NSW renewable energy zones up to two years behind schedule

‘We are not going to allow the lights to go off,’ state energy minister Penny Sharpe vows

The Guardian - AU · May 24, 2023