Regional titles
Nine papers, each for one part of New South Wales
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Woy Woy's proposed traffic lights: 61% of 155 survey respondents supported the revised concept design; 11 of the 14 business owners or operators among them opposed it Council voted 14 to 1 to arrange a PFAS sediment investigation in Mardi Dam, or alternatively obtain independent expert advice on the scope of sampling In a 1% flood, Tuggerah Lakes' adopted flood study models a 2.24 m AHD peak, against 1994's 2.23, and 6,581 lots at least partly inundated
coastrecord.au Central Coast news, kept on the record -
McCullys Gap battery's traffic study models four other developments expected to use Sandy Creek Road, not the neighbouring Bells Mountain and Gelston batteries; submissions close 13 October Centennial seeks to lift Cooranbong coal stockpile capacity fourfold; its economic assessment is based on the simplifying assumption of all sales exported. IPC submissions close 20 October Hunter councils want a REZ community fund. EnergyCo's proposed access scheme would have new projects connecting at 132 kV and above contribute to one benefit-sharing program, and a draft it indicated for Q3 had not appeared by 8 October
theconnectionpoint.au Energy in the Hunter -
Tamworth council to consider asking LGNSW to call for renewable energy benefit-sharing rates 25% higher plus indexation, and an extra 15% for First Nations priorities Narrabri councillors approved procuring a temporary PFAS plant for the Killarney bore, subject to state endorsement. An estimate for that bore exceeds the $4 million grant Inverell's draft waste strategy includes delivering a kerbside FOGO service. The council is seeking an indefinite exemption from the state's FOGO mandate
thecurrentnews.au News for New England -
Kiama's free bulky waste drop-off for eligible residents could end: a staff business case recommends a proposed $19.77 rebate and the $121 user-pays kerbside clean-up instead Shellharbour's two-year trial: eligible mobile tiny homes meeting all pilot requirements may be approved for long-term rental without a development application; renting on afterwards needs one Wollongong council proposes permitting hotels and motels, with consent, in its general and low density residential zones; the state's gateway says it should proceed, subject to conditions
escarpment.au News for the Illawarra -
Port Macquarie-Hastings Council's draft unsealed roads policy says a Crown road transferred to it does not, of itself, oblige it to maintain or seal the road Coffs Harbour's draft plan recommends a $13,461 sewerage developer charge per equivalent tenement, up about 3.5 per cent, with no cross-subsidy payable by existing customers Bellbrook Bridge closes below minor flood level, isolating at least 18 properties, says the first comprehensive flood study of the Upper Macleay
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Hunter councils closed their doors on 15 items in September. Only Port Stephens' minutes say, in their own words, why the public interest required it Two Hunter councils want structured staff briefings about agenda items allowed again, subject to safeguards. The regulation that bans them is open for comment until 6 November Cessnock Hospital Redevelopment construction has reached its highest point; Health Infrastructure expects patients in the upgraded spaces after commissioning in 2028
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Parkes's draft Tanks Road masterplan provides for about 520 residential lots on about 125 hectares where, it says, the minimum subdivision lot size is 4 hectares Mudgee traffic study finds the proportion of trucks on Lewis Street has doubled since 2014, and proposes an 8-tonne limit except for local deliveries Wellington's draft flood study estimates 99 residential properties flooded above floor in a 1% AEP flood, and 410 in a 0.5% flood
theophir.au News for the Central West -
Bega Valley council resolves that staff prioritise finalising a local approvals policy and LEP amendment to facilitate the use of tiny homes on wheels and caravans Shoalhaven is in the waste levy's Metropolitan Levy Area, $180.20 a tonne in 2026-27. A 2018 parliamentary committee could see no justification for it Bega Valley council voted 5 to 3 to prepare a planning proposal to permit forestry without consent in the RU2 zone, where it is currently prohibited
thesouthcoast.au News from Berry to the border -
Byron Shire's proposed special rate variation would lift the average residential ordinary land rate from $1,762 now to $2,379 in 2029/30, on the council's indicative path Lismore councillors asked on 13 October to approve a special entertainment precinct in the CBD, a resolution a state grant requires Richmond Valley Council proposes replacing its $25 residential stormwater charge with a land-value rate starting at an $85 minimum; feedback closes 4 November
watershedreview.au News for the Northern Rivers
National titles
Seven papers, each for one trade, sector or household subject
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“Correctness alone is insufficient as an assurance target”, says a CSIRO report for the AI Safety Institute whose experiments tested AI verifiers, not people ASIC's banking sector AI review, expected to commence in Q2 2026-27, will focus on banks' new and proposed AI uses and the impact on customers ASIC added an effect-based limb for agentic AI to its trading rules: from March 2028, market participants must consider a client order's effect, not just intent
aigeek.au The Australian AI record -
The two standards that say how to measure workplace dust are open for comment until 11 November Two more NSW District Court convictions, and both landed where the first two did Three construction companies fined without conviction have been convicted on appeal and their fines doubled to a total of $100,200
australianworkplacesafety.com Australian workplace safety, on the record.au -
AEMC: protections for customers struggling with energy bills strengthen on 30 March 2027, and a draft would ban retailers requiring proof of financial circumstances before helping Solar of 100 kW to 1 MW now gets certificates for five years' generation whatever the year; systems up to 100 kW drop to one year by 2030 Retailers do not have to approach you with the Solar Sharer Offer, but since 8 August not making it available carries a civil penalty
electrichousehold.com Australian home electrification, checked and dated.au -
Support at Home quarterly budgets rose about 0.2% from October for nurses' award wage increase; the department says proposed nursing price rises need participants' agreement Hotelling supplement remains $22.15 a day for now; IHACPA estimates a $5.81 daily everyday living deficit where homes received no extra or additional service fees in 2023-24 Personal care has been fully funded under Support at Home since 1 October. Under CHSP, extended to 2029, the September manual lets providers charge a contribution
thelongview.au Aged care in Australia -
New medicine labelling standards commenced 30 September, but medicines released for supply before 1 October 2031 may still comply with the old orders From 7 October, Victoria’s container deposit scheme is permanently exempt from mutual recognition: beverage containers from other states and territories will have to comply The national print qualifications are under review, on a timeframe to November 2026. The current versions were released in July 2021
latestprintingnews.com Australia's print and packaging trade, on the record -
A third of the providers in January's NDIS audit sweep lost their registration. The register took more than a month to show it Pending NDIS worker screening applications rose 92.8 then 26.2 per cent in the first half of 2026. The Commission put the first spike down to renewals NDIS Commissioner launches an inquiry into seclusion and invites participants and families to contribute. Findings are expected in February 2027
schemebrief.au Australia's disability sector -
Recall provisions apply only to consumer goods, Treasury says, with no equivalent framework to require corrective action for unsafe installation. Submissions on its nine options close 18 October Home Energy Rating for existing homes: assessors must input permanent internal window coverings, and can enter how well each one fits Private house approvals: the ABS trend estimate for July was flat; a month later July shows a 0.7 per cent rise, and August 0.5
thewindowstandard.au Australian window coverings: rules, recalls, ratings
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