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Minns backflips on controversial NSW hunting bill

New South Wales Premier Chris Minns has dramatically reversed his support for the Shooters and Fishers Party's hunting legislation following intense criticism from environmental groups and the public.

NSW Locks In Great Koala National Park, Bans Logging

In a historic conservation victory, the New South Wales government has officially established the Great Koala National Park and enacted an immediate ban on logging within its boundaries, safeguarding a critical koala habitat.

Trump Vows to End Venezuelan Protected Status

In a major immigration policy announcement, Donald Trump pledges to terminate Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelan migrants, setting the stage for large-scale deportations if he wins the 2024 election.

Rare Ghost Orchid Discovery Stuns Kent Walker

A woman in Kent couldn't believe her eyes after discovering an incredibly rare and protected Ghost Orchid during a woodland walk, a flower so elusive it's dubbed the 'holy grail' for UK plant spotters.

Leura Stabbing: Woman Charged in Blue Mountains Attack

A 41-year-old woman faces serious charges following a violent stabbing incident in the tranquil town of Leura, NSW. Emergency services rushed to the scene on Monday afternoon, with the victim hospitalised and the community left in disbelief.

Sports field closed after bird lays egg on halfway line

A protected bird species, the masked lapwing, has forced the indefinite closure of a Melbourne sports field after laying a single egg directly on the halfway line, sparking a clash between local sport and wildlife conservation.

Mother faces £116k bill for felling protected tree

A Solihull mother faces a staggering £116,000 court bill after illegally chopping down a protected, historic tree in her garden, a case described by the council as 'one of the worst' examples of its kind.

Smoke Clears: Police Trial Over Teen's Custody Death

The NSW Supreme Court trial into the death of Indigenous teenager Jai Wright takes a poignant turn as family performs a smoking ceremony outside the courthouse, seeking justice and cultural cleansing.

Trump Ends TPS: Mass Deportation Looms for Thousands

The Trump administration announces the termination of Temporary Protected Status for several nations, putting over 400,000 immigrants at immediate risk of removal from the US. Critics condemn the move as a harsh escalation of anti-immigration policies.

Sydney Submerged: Record Deluge Triggers Major Flood Emergency

A catastrophic rain bomb has unleashed chaos across New South Wales, with Sydney facing its worst flooding in decades. Evacuation orders are in force as rivers burst banks, threatening homes and critical infrastructure. Full details on the unfolding crisi

Court Blocks Trump's Termination of TPS Protections

A US federal appeals court has upheld a ruling blocking Donald Trump's attempt to strip Temporary Protected Status from hundreds of thousands of migrants. The landmark decision is a significant victory for immigrant rights groups.

UK's Alderley Edge Topples Beverly Hills as Richest Postcode

A stunning waterfront enclave in the UK has unseated California's iconic 90210 to claim the title of America's wealthiest ZIP code, with an average household income soaring to £1.04 million, according to new data from Forbes.

HS2 endangers protected newts and bats

The HS2 rail project is endangering protected wildlife, including great crested newts and bats, as construction disrupts their habitats. Conservationists raise alarms over inadequate protections.

UK tourist fined for stealing Sardinia beach stones

A British holidaymaker was caught pocketing stones from a protected beach in Italy, risking a fine of up to €3,000. Learn why this seemingly harmless act is illegal and how authorities are cracking down.

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