Councils struggle to access millions in flood recovery funding
Central Australian councils say months of paperwork and costly assessments have delayed disaster recovery funding, as the federal government moves to reform the system.
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Central Australian councils say months of paperwork and costly assessments have delayed disaster recovery funding, as the federal government moves to reform the system.
Legislation requiring mugs to be offered when people drink at cafes, to be scrapped with environment minister stating ‘we need to clear this up’Follow our Australian politics live blog for latest updatesGet our daily political email, free app or daily news podcastThe New South Wales government has backflipped on its plan to force cafes to offer customers who dine in the option of mugs and glasses instead of takeaway cups.The Chris Minns government will also ditch a law that would have required businesses to participate in a reusable cup scheme or risk a fine up to $110,000.
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In a significant legal victory, an Australian homeowner triumphed over his neighbor who contributed to ongoing flooding that devastated his land and pool. The New South Wales Court of Appeal upheld the initial ruling, assigning liability to the uphill property owners for inadequate drainage. They were ordered to compensate A$99,382.01 and to execute necessary repairs to avert further flooding.
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BYD’s big story in the last year or tear and a half has been its rapid growth outside of China. The Chinese electric vehicle company has been selling more and more cars in other countries — across Europe, South America, other parts of Asia, Australia, and Africa (basically, everywhere except ...
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The managing law firm’s class action callout follows a flood of legal actions in Australia and abroad concerning Uber’s handling of driver misconduct claims.
SYDNEY/PERTH, Tuesday 27 October 2026 — In response to Western Australian Environmental Protection Authority (WA EPA) documents about Woodside’s plans to drill for gas at Scott Reef, as reported today,…
Fraser coast mayor described James Hansen as ‘always ready to help others, contribute to the community and advocate strongly’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastJames Hansen, a former Queensland councillor, has been identified as the man who died in flooding on the state’s Fraser Coast.Hansen, 57, was a dairy farmer and fourth-generation resident of the area.
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Exclusive: EPA flags oil spill risk from proposed gasfield and threat to pygmy blue whalesSign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter hereWoodside Energy’s plan to drill for gas off Western Australia’s north-west coast could significantly damage “exceptional” coral reefs and it may be impossible to reduce the risk of an oil spill to an acceptable level, according to advice from the state’s independent environmental watchdog.A draft letter from WA’s Environmental Protection Authority written in 2023, seen by the Guardian, sharply criticised Woodside’s proposal to develop the Browse gasfield, saying its plans to protect endangered turtles and blue whales near Scott Reef would be ineffective.
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Quick and easy | Batch-cook a load of rice, cool it, then whip up this comforting shellfish fried riceThis gently seasoned rice has become such a comfort blanket that I now make it at least once a week at home. That’s quite surprising, really, given that I’m guilty of drowning most of my food in chilli crisp oil, but this rice is so delicate yet flavourful that it’s just the gentle hug I need.
The key is to cook the aromatics slowly and quietly in the oil, to soften and infuse, but not colour too quickly. Cook the jasmine rice in advance, if you like – it fries better once it has been cooked and cooled. Alternatively, packs of pre-cooked microwave rice work brilliantly.The Guardian aims to publish recipes for sustainable seafood.
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