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Six women in their 50s and 60s from South Wales formed a punk band called The NaNaz, and they're gaining serious attention for their raw, honest music about aging, menopause, and social issues. Their rapid rise proves that rebellion and rock have no age limit.
Hundreds of thousands of medical cannabis patients in New South Wales can soon drive legally without fear of losing their license. The new law sets a safe THC limit and offers training instead of automatic penalties.
New South Wales just launched its first Cultural Fire Strategy to remove red tape blocking Aboriginal communities from using ancient burning practices that protect forests and prevent catastrophic wildfires. After years of devastating bushfires, the government is finally clearing the path for Indigenous knowledge to heal the land.
A large brown and white dog swept off rocks in New South Wales swam 800 meters to a nearby island before a determined rescue team brought him safely home. Rangers are now searching for the lucky pup's owner.
Scientists at the University of New South Wales created a device that captures wasted sunlight and converts it into usable energy. This breakthrough could make solar panels work harder and waste less.
The NSW Blues completed the first-ever Women's State of Origin clean sweep, defeating Queensland 3-0 in an emotional finale at Robina Stadium. Captain Isabelle Kelly was moved to tears after the historic achievement, praising coach John Strange for creating a culture where players flourish.
Australia just flipped the switch on its first eight-hour battery storage system, a game-changer that can power 105,000 homes using stored solar energy even after the sun goes down. The massive project in rural New South Wales marks a major leap forward in making renewable energy reliable around the clock.
An Australian tech investor and his wife just turned 17,000 acres of former cattle and logging land into a massive wildlife sanctuary. Their $10 million gift is one of the largest private conservation donations in New South Wales history.
New South Wales pulled off rugby league's most dramatic comeback, erasing a 14-point deficit to defeat Queensland 22-20 in a thrilling State of Origin opener. Veteran captain James Tedesco sealed the historic win with a spectacular catch in the 78th minute.
Australia is building a new national park in New South Wales designed to connect fragmented eucalyptus forests and give koalas the connected habitat they desperately need to survive. The park will protect dozens of other threatened species while testing whether conservation can work beyond lines on a map.
One of Australia's rarest freshwater turtles has bounced back to pre-flood numbers just one year after record-breaking floods devastated northern New South Wales. The resilient Manning River turtle is proving nature can heal faster than scientists expected.
After being fired for speaking up about unpaid wages, Samuel Zuluaga finally got justice with help from advocates. Now thousands more temporary visa holders in New South Wales will have a safe place to turn when facing workplace exploitation.
New South Wales is seeking enough renewable energy to power one-third of all homes in the state by 2030. The massive tender includes both clean generation and storage to replace retiring coal plants.
A decade after ending a 17-year losing streak, New South Wales women's rugby league team returns to the Gold Coast aiming for their first ever 3-0 series sweep. Captain Isabelle Kelly, who played in that breakthrough 2016 victory at age 19, now leads a team on the verge of dynasty status.
New South Wales has overhauled its childcare system with tougher regulations and an independent watchdog after an inquiry exposed safety gaps. The changes include stronger penalties, new oversight powers, and 35 recommendations to expand quality care in underserved communities.
A New South Wales parliamentary inquiry is hearing solutions to revitalize Sydney's struggling live music scene, including free public transport on weekends. Industry leaders say better transit access could help young audiences across Greater Sydney enjoy more live shows.
In the red dirt of rural New South Wales, volunteers have kept a traditional horseback cattle-wrangling sport alive for three decades, and now a new generation is saddling up to learn. Young riders from across Australia are traveling hundreds of miles to master the challenging art of campdrafting.
A new natural burial ground in coastal New South Wales lets families plant native trees over graves instead of headstones, turning grief into environmental renewal. Since opening in December, 93 families have chosen to make their final resting place part of a regenerating forest.
New South Wales has caught dozens of landlords lying to evict tenants, issuing $50,000 in fines since banning no-grounds evictions last year. Smart software is helping protect renters from dishonest property owners gaming the system.
Starting July 1, large venues in New South Wales must separate food waste from general trash, with rules expanding to smaller businesses by 2030. The move tackles a crisis where households throw away $2,000 in food yearly while landfills near capacity.
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