Heat related illnesses can be mild to severe, ranging from heat stress, to heat exhaustion and heat stroke, which can rapidly become life threatening. Older women are particularly vulnerable to heat exhaustion. We produce sweat to cool our bodies, but when humidity is high, this doesn’t work as well. Then heart, kidneys, and other organsContinue reading “Heatwaves – how Nannas keep cool”
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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” wastewater into rivers that flow directly into Sydney Catchment dams?
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 the Doomsday Clock. We know we haven’t got long, but have you? Take action!
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.
Nanna quotes from Herzog protest
Nannas were among thousands of people at the square at Sydney Town Hall on 9 February to protest the visit of Israeli President, Issac Herzog, to Australia. Meanwhile Herzog was addressing a dinner at the Convention Centre.
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.
Vale Heather Goodall
Nannas gathered on Thursday 5 February for the funeral of our dear friend and fellow Knitting Nanna Heather Goodall.
Australian Independent Media Guide
Influential mass media corporations that dominated prior to the internet are losing their audience. Australians are looking for new places to get their news.
Nanna News 2 Feb 2026
Nannas had their first in-person meeting in 2026 on Friday 29 January and welcomed five new Nannas. The end of fossil fuels is near but not coming nearly fast enough to save us from prolonged heatwaves. Nannas will not stop working for an end to fossil fuel exports, and that means no new coal and gas.
Citizen science forest trip to help save Greater Gliders
Knitting Nannas joined other citizen scientists last week in the Tallaganda State Forest for a truly memorable couple of nights spotting Greater Gliders emerging from their tree dens just after dusk.