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Sydney in line for water restrictions if dry continues

Water restrictions could return in Sydney if the predicted dry and hot summer eventuates, with residents urged to look for ways to reduce their use.

AAP · Oct 23, 2023

How Sydney's waste is rehabilitating Hunter mines

Sydney Water produces about 180,000 tonnes of biosolids per year.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 14, 2023

Here's how wastewater facilities could tackle food waste, generate energy and slash emissions

Most Australian food waste ends up in landfill. Rotting in the absence of oxygen produces methane, a potent greenhouse gas. While some facilities capture this “landfill gas” to produce energy, or burn it off to release carbon dioxide instead, it’s a major contributor to climate change. Valuable resources such as…

The Conversation · Aug 1, 2023

Moves to stop water bills going up: privatisation blocked

The Bill will be the new Minns government's first.

Newcastle Herald · May 7, 2023

UNSW academic explores impact of constitutional right to safe, reliable water

A promise to protect Sydney and Hunter water infrastructure in the constitution has opened a conversation about enshrining a right to safe, clean reliable water for all of NSW.

ABC News · Apr 20, 2023

Sydney koala corridor to be protected from development

Land in Sydney's southwest earmarked for housing development will instead be turned into a National Park after koalas were discovered living in the area.

AAP · Apr 1, 2023

After six days of counting, ABC's Antony Green calls marginal seat of Goulburn for Libs' Wendy Tuckerman

Wendy Tuckerman says she is very proud after holding on to the seat of Goulburn in "really difficult" circumstances.

ABC News · Mar 31, 2023

Labor hits winnable seats as Liberals sandbag NSW heartland

A day out from the NSW election, both leaders are on a blitz across Sydney as they seek to win over undecided voters and firm up support in key electorates.

The New Daily · Mar 23, 2023

NSW election: Labor’s pledges on domestic violence could affect existing services, PBO warns

Parliamentary Budget Office raises concerns that rollout of promised programs could lead to cutting of Legal Aid and police initiatives

The Guardian - AU · Mar 23, 2023

MP says ‘we as NSW Liberals support asset recycling’ despite premier’s pledge to end privatisation

Exclusive: Felicity Wilson later told the Guardian a reelected Perrottet government would not privatise more assets

The Guardian - AU · Mar 23, 2023