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H5N1 bird flu spreads to mammals and expands in Australia

54 clusters · 306 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Endangered Australian sea lion tests positive for bird flu

The H5N1 bird flu outbreak continues to spread across Australia, with confirmed cases expanding across multiple regions. In Victoria, the Mornington Peninsula has reached 24 cases, including detections in the City of Fra

Kiama Council financial sustainability efforts

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Kiama Council considers rate hike to balance budget

Kiama Council is developing a Draft Revenue Improvement Strategy to address financial sustainability and comply with a Performance Improvement Order (PIO) issued by the NSW Government. The state government has mandated t

Women’s health and endometriosis in Australia

3 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Endometriosis hospitalisations rise in Australia amid access challenges

Reports regarding women’s health in Australia highlight significant challenges related to mental health and reproductive conditions. Data indicates that over half of Australian women struggle with mental health issues, w

Australian bushfire risk and extreme weather

4 clusters · 29 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Greater Sydney faces power outages and heavy smoke haze

Australia entered the spring season facing warmer and drier conditions driven by El Niño weather patterns. The Bureau of Meteorology predicted above-average temperatures, particularly in southern regions, alongside below

Wagga Wagga homelessness crisis and Wilks Park evictions

8 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Wilks Park: Homeless return despite council clearing efforts

Following the council’s decision to issue regulatory notices to Wilks Park residents, the Wagga Wagga City Council began issuing $110 fines on 31 August to individuals who refused to engage with housing pathways. General

NSW music festival drug checking expansion

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: NSW to expand drug checking services at music festivals

The New South Wales government has announced a $4.3 million commitment to make drug checking services a permanent fixture at music festivals, beginning in October. This decision follows a year-long trial that included ev

Illawarra Shoalhaven regional transport planning

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Illawarra-Shoalhaven unveils 20-year regional transport plan

The NSW government has introduced the Illawarra Shoalhaven Strategic Regional Integrated Transport Plan (SRITP), a 20-year roadmap designed to manage significant regional growth. The plan anticipates an increase of 150,0

Mitchell's Causeway and Victoria Pass repair

5 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Mitchell's Causeway roadworks reach key milestone

In early August 2026, Transport for NSW began a major reconstruction of the damaged Mitchell's Causeway near Mount Victoria, deploying a 76-tonne piling rig and mobilising over 120 workers. The work involves removing the

Early childhood education funding in Illawarra

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Illawarra education provider warns of impact from NSW funding reforms

Early childhood education and care in the Illawarra region is experiencing shifts in funding and operational models. A national initiative known as the Family Day Care Capability Trial, led by Family Day Care Australia (

Australian retail workplace violence and protection measures

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: NSW government to introduce workplace protection orders for retail staff

A surge in retail violence across Australia has prompted calls for enhanced legal protections for workers. Reports indicate a significant rise in incidents, with Woolworths noting approximately 7,000 incidents this year,

Australia domestic and family violence response

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Australia domestic violence: Research calls for prevention while NSW boosts survivor funding

Recent reports and research in Australia have highlighted systemic gaps in addressing domestic and family violence, particularly regarding prevention and specialized support for children. A national report noted that two

NSW Illawarra-Shoalhaven regional planning

4 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: NSW councils seek infrastructure funding for housing growth

The New South Wales government has introduced regional planning and rezoning proposals to manage significant population growth in the Illawarra-Shoalhaven area. A draft regional plan projects the population will reach ap

Australian gambling advertising and poker machine reforms

7 clusters · 42 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: New South Wales announces major gambling reform package

Following the August 2026 passage of the Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill, new criticisms have emerged regarding the adequacy of the legislation. The bill advanced through Federal Parliament followin

NSW school sexual assault allegations and government crisis

2 clusters · 23 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: NSW government calls urgent talks after spate of alleged teen sexual assaults

Following the charging of three 17-year-old boys in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a teenage girl in Sydney’s Macarthur region, the New South Wales government has initiated crisis discussions. The initial

NSW environmental restoration and aquaculture initiatives

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: North Coast NSW communities receive $1 million for environmental restoration

New South Wales has implemented various environmental and ecological initiatives through state funding. In one instance, the Joonga company, an Indigenous-owned venture, secured a $1.48 million aquaculture grant to add