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We’re working to save the climate, land, air and water – here’s how it’s going …

Centennial Coal & Sydney Water

Did you know that if you walk into a Sydney Catchment Special Area you could be fined up to $44,000? So why are coal mines allowed to pump their “treated”…

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Nanna News 16 Feb 2026

Last week Nannas pressured MPs for an independent investigation into police violence at the protest against Israeli President Herzog’s visit, attended a koala trivia night, wrote submissions, and learnt about…

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Action of the Week 16 Feb 2026

Our democratic right to protest peacefully is being undermined by our governments. You didn’t need to be at Sydney Town Hall on Monday 9 February and witness police brutality to…

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Good News February 13, 2026

Flying Ferries and Fungal Frogs in this weeks good news! Mandatory roll out of electronic camera monitoring coming for trawlers in Great Barrier Reef Marine Park (ABC News) First solar-battery…

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Regional Nanna News 11 Feb 2026

Regional Knitting Nannas met on Monday 2 February 2026 to talk about recent activities and plans for the coming year. There’s a lot going on in the regions. Hunter On…

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Nanna News 9 Feb 2026

Nannas welcomed back NSW pollies after the summer break, heard from speakers on hot topics, and learnt about the dangers of heatwaves. Welcome Back Pollies – Must Do Better! NSW…

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Vale Heather Goodall

Nannas gathered on Thursday 5 February for the funeral of our dear friend and fellow Knitting Nanna Heather Goodall. Heather was with us for three years and we deeply appreciated…

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Action of the Week 9 Feb 2026

Nannas strongly support the campaign by the Mudgee and Wollar communities to stop the expansion of the biggest operating coal mine in NSW: Moolarben OC3 coal mine expansion. That’s why…

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Good News February 6, 2026

Gas is being overtaken and squeezed! By renewables and EVs!  “Global proof point:” Big batteries overtake peaking gas generators in Australia’s biggest state grids (Renew Economy) EVs just outsold gas…

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