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Drones, nets, fishing and culling: what will protect you from shark bites?
Jan 21, 2026

Drones, nets, fishing and culling: what will protect you from shark bites?

With four shark attacks in NSW this week, the debate over mitigation methods has resurfaced again.

Huw Bradshaw
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How will national gun reforms impact the North Shore?
Jan 20, 2026

How will national gun reforms impact the North Shore?

The president of the area's largest shooting range expressed concern that the reforms would seriously harm competitive shooting as a sport.

Huw Bradshaw
PoliticsPolitics
Steggall, Scamps back federal royal commission into Bondi terror attack
Jan 06, 2026

Steggall, Scamps back federal royal commission into Bondi terror attack

The Warringah MP claimed the Coalition was “looking for division” by trying to score political points.

Huw Bradshaw
PoliticsPolitics
Steggall backs gun law reform, saying it would “help close dangerous loopholes”
Dec 16, 2025

Steggall backs gun law reform, saying it would “help close dangerous loopholes”

The Warringah MP urged Australians to “call out antisemitism - wherever it comes from”.

Huw Bradshaw
PoliticsPolitics
North Shore representatives mourn for lives lost in Bondi terror attack
Dec 14, 2025

North Shore representatives mourn for lives lost in Bondi terror attack

NSW Premier Chris Minns called the attack a "horrifying act of evil."

Huw Bradshaw
PoliticsPolitics
Two-way tolling on Harbour Bridge confirmed to return by late 2028
Dec 11, 2025

Two-way tolling on Harbour Bridge confirmed to return by late 2028

The Minister for Transport claims the decision will correct a “long-standing inequity”.

Huw Bradshaw
PoliticsPolitics
Why does Sydney have such a big e-bike problem, and how do we fix it?
Dec 08, 2025

Why does Sydney have such a big e-bike problem, and how do we fix it?

Powerful motors, fat tires and breakneck speeds: illegal e-bikes have become a common sight in Sydney's northern suburbs.

Huw Bradshaw
PoliticsPolitics
After years of loopholes, 4am pokies shutdown will finally be enforced. Kind of
Dec 02, 2025

After years of loopholes, 4am pokies shutdown will finally be enforced. Kind of

The new rules will affect late night venues such as Chatswood’s Orchard Hotel and Hornsby Railway Hotel.

Huw Bradshaw
PoliticsPolitics
Kapterian ordered to pay Boele's costs after failed challenge to Bradfield election result
Nov 27, 2025

Kapterian ordered to pay Boele's costs after failed challenge to Bradfield election result

The judge said there was “little or no public benefit” from the aborted petition.

Huw Bradshaw
EnergyEnergy
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Nicolette Boele and Ed Husic would like gas companies to stop ripping us off
Nov 26, 2025

Nicolette Boele and Ed Husic would like gas companies to stop ripping us off

Since the expansion of gas exports in 2015, Australian gas prices have tripled. Experts say these are directly linked.

Huw Bradshaw
EnvironmentEnvironment
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WATCH: What is going on with our environment laws?
Nov 25, 2025

WATCH: What is going on with our environment laws?

70% of Australians reckon our environmental laws should take into account the impact of climate change. Will Labor make that happen?

Huw Bradshaw
PoliticsPolitics
12 months out from election, New South Wales Liberals vote in new leader
Nov 21, 2025

12 months out from election, New South Wales Liberals vote in new leader

Following the resignation of Mark Speakman, health minister Kellie Sloane has taken the reins of the opposition party.

Huw Bradshaw
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