Declan Bowring

2 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Sam Nichols |Nick Visser |Declan Bowring

A food charity for the homeless community and those in need says it will be forced to move from its years-long home due to the upcoming Vivid Sydney festival. Alfresco Community Kitchen — which is based on Phillip Street near Martin Place in Sydney's CBD — was informed by the City of Sydney council via email on Monday that it wouldn't be able to serve at its usual location during the time of the festival. The 2025 Vivid Sydney festival begins on Friday and is scheduled to operate until June 14.

2 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Rosemary Bolger |Declan Bowring

Two years ago, Tara knew she had to make changes or risk losing her children. Her family came to the attention of New South Wales' child protection system when Tara, whose name is changed for this story for legal reasons, discovered she was 27 weeks pregnant with her fourth child. She had been seeking treatment for a serious liver condition, but her pregnancy was not detected. The lack of antenatal care meant she was reported to the NSW Department of Communities and Justice.

Jan 22, 2025 | abc.net.au | Jesse Hyland |Declan Bowring

Beachgoers have flocked to a brand new swimming spot along the Parramatta River after being assured the water was safe to swim in. Putney Beach at Putney Park in Sydney's north-west had its grand opening on Wednesday. The man-made swimming spot was launched by the City of Ryde with support from the state government's Places to Swim program. Combined efforts from the Parramatta River Catchment Group and local community also helped with its development.

Jan 7, 2025 | abc.net.au | Declan Bowring

Just four people built all the roads in Lapstone: a bricklayer, two labourers and the man who owned all the town's land. One of those labourers was Doug Knowles, who remembers the Blue Mountains area being nothing but bushland when they started trimming out the kerbs with jackhammers and hand picks in the mid-1950s. "It's hard work. You're working in the blazing sun," Mr Knowles said. The landowner was Arthur Hand, an alderman at Blue Mountains council.

Dec 18, 2024 | abc.net.au | Declan Bowring

Australia will recycle or reuse 80 per cent of the nation's resources by 2035 under an ambitious circular economy plan launched by the federal government on Wednesday. The plan, which applies to all industries, looks to tackle the 22 kilograms of e-waste Australians produce per person per year, most of which is shipped overseas. The framework also aims to extend the life of materials by 30 per cent.