'Missed opportunity for Sydney':secret plans for Cockatoo Island

'Missed opportunity for Sydney':secret plans for Cockatoo Island

The Cockatoo Island Foundation Limited wants to transform the prize Commonwealth-owned site into a “permanent art island for Sydney”,complete with major art installations,permanent and art exhibitions.

  • byDeborah Snow

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Storm brews over future of harbourside lands as proposal puts jewels up for grabs
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Storm brews over future of harbourside lands as proposal puts jewels up for grabs

The Sydney Harbour Federation Trust is under review. At stake are some of the harbour's most iconic sites.

  • byDeborah Snow
Agencies ideologically opposed to hazard reduction:Deputy Premier

Agencies ideologically opposed to hazard reduction:Deputy Premier

The NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro also doubled down on his criticism of his cabinet colleague NSW Environment Minister Matt Kean.

  • byLisa Visentin
Fire ban lifts in Queensland national parks before Australia Day weekend

Fire ban lifts in Queensland national parks before Australia Day weekend

"We know having a campfire is an important part of long weekend activities for visitors,"the Department of Environment and Science said.

  • byToby Crockford
Incredible,secret firefighting mission saves famous'dinosaur trees'

Incredible,secret firefighting mission saves famous'dinosaur trees'

Firefighters were lowered by helicopter into a secret gorge to save the last remaining stand of Wollemi pine from the ferocious Gospers Mountain fire.

  • byPeter Hannam
'We won the lottery':residents regroup after weekend's devastation

'We won the lottery':residents regroup after weekend's devastation

Firefighters and locals are using temporarily improved conditions to take control of fires and prepare for a return to more dangerous conditions.

  • byFergus Hunter
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'Never seen it before in my life':miracles and destruction in Wingello

'Never seen it before in my life':miracles and destruction in Wingello

While much of Wingello has been left in smouldering ruin,firefighters say it’s a miracle more of the Southern Highlands town wasn’t lost.

  • byTom Rabe andKate Geraghty
State of emergency declared:people urged to leave dozens of towns

State of emergency declared:people urged to leave dozens of towns

Tourists in the Kosciuszko National Park and in areas south of Batemans Bay have been warned to evacuate.

  • byNick Bonyhady
Feral horse population out of control in the Alps:25,000 run free

Feral horse population out of control in the Alps:25,000 run free

The feral horse population in the Australian Alps has more than doubled in just five years,raising fears of a disaster to Australia's most important water catchment.

  • byTony Wright
Glamping waits for no man in the Top End

Glamping waits for no man in the Top End

Australia has some of the world's best glamping,offering remote locations combined with plenty of luxury. For the ultimate,it’s hard to beat Kakadu National Park.

  • byTim Elliott
Controversial $80m South Head proposal stirs local outrage

Controversial $80m South Head proposal stirs local outrage

A plan by a hedge fund millionaire to redevelop parts of Sydney’s South Head national park has been met by fierce opposition.

  • byTom Rabe