This month’s news comes from Nannas in Coffs Harbour, Lismore, South Coast, Albury Wodonga, Gloucester, the Hunter, and the Central West.
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Nannas learn the importance of swamps
Sydney Knitting Nannas ventured into the wild, visiting a pristine swamp in the Royal National Park on Sunday 1 March, Clean Up Australia Day.
International Atlas Network Australian connections
The Atlas Network is a conservative foundation based in the USA and bent on disrupting democracies and shifting political power to divisive right-wing political parties. It is a highly organised, well funded propaganda machine with affiliated organisations around the world.
Nanna News 2 March 2026
Nannas were ‘difficult’ as usual last week! We watched NSW Budget Estimates in Parliament House and online, protested Minns’ anti-protest laws outside the federal court, and took part in a protest against the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal.
Nanna News 23 Feb 2026
Nannas visit MPs offices, follow the Senate disinformation hearings, and learn about the changing maps of the Great Koala National Park. We support a community against a coal mine appeal, learn how to write better submissions and hear about the Murray Darling Basin Review.
Heatwaves – how Nannas keep cool
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”
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.