# new south wales (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 6 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover new south wales. Page: Feed: --- ## [The great escape: why the Mornington Peninsula needs to be on your road trip wishlist](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/travel/destinations/mornington-peninsula-lexus-roadtrip/) _2026-08-28 · Noelle Faulkner · Gourmet Traveller_ Contemporary cool and high-tech luxury combine when NOELLE FAULKNER takes a jaunt to the Mornington Peninsula’s wine country. The post The great escape: why the Mornington Peninsula needs to be on your road trip wishlist appeared first on Gourmet Traveller . ## [18GWh of BESS comes online in July, year-to-date total up 27%](https://www.energy-storage.news/18gwh-of-bess-comes-online-in-july-year-to-date-total-up-27/) _2026-08-27 · Cameron Murray · Energy-Storage.News_ A total of 18GWh of large-scale BESS capacity came online in July 2026, of which China accounted for 70%. ## [ROUNDUP: Greenvolt, Elesela, Enlight, European Energy and GEN-I move large-scale BESS projects forward in CEE and Baltics](https://www.energy-storage.news/roundup-greenvolt-elesela-enlight-european-energy-gen-i-large-scale-bess-projects-forward-cee-baltics/) _2026-08-27 · Cameron Murray · Energy-Storage.News_ A roundup of large-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) projects being financed, acquired or contracted in Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Finland and Romania. ## [Africa’s first 24/7 ‘solar baseload’ power plant, enabled by batteries, goes online at DRC copper mine](https://www.energy-storage.news/africas-first-24-7-solar-baseload-power-plant-enabled-by-batteries-goes-online-at-drc-copper-mine/) _2026-08-27 · Andy Colthorpe · Energy-Storage.News_ Solar-plus-storage project, claimed as the first of its kind in Africa to deliver 24/7 renewable electricity, has come online at a copper mine in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). ## [LFP cathode active material startup Nano One brings a strategy to meet demand from supply chains outside China](https://www.energy-storage.news/lfp-cathode-active-material-startup-nano-one-brings-a-strategy-to-meet-demand-from-supply-chains-outside-china/) _2026-08-27 · April Bonner · Energy-Storage.News_ Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery cathode material producer Nano One has reaffirmed its strategy for addressing growing demand for lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cathode active materials outside China, focusing on a licensing-based approach through regional development company partnerships. ## [Nepal floods: missing Australians identified as children as young as 11 among those yet to be found](https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/aug/27/children-among-australian-tourists-missing-feared-dead-nepal-tibet-floods) _2026-08-27 · Kat Wong, Nino Bucci and Henry Belot · Australia news | The Guardian_ Nepali tour operator fears 15 Australians who had been on a trek near the border with China have died after devastating flood Nepal flash flood live updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A New South Wales couple on a spiritual pilgrimage are among the first of 34 Australians identified as missing after flash flooding ravaged the Nepal-Tibet border. Venkatraman… ## [Queensland concedes law imposing mandatory jail on some offenders as young as 10 breaches human rights](https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/aug/27/queensland-concedes-law-imposing-mandatory-jail-on-some-offenders-as-young-as-10-breaches-human-rights-ntwnfb) _2026-08-27 · Ben Smee Queensland state correspondent · Australia news | The Guardian_ State government says ‘breach bail, go to jail’ laws raise risk of overcrowding in jails, while one expert warns they may lead to ‘cruel outcomes’ Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The Queensland government’s latest law and order crackdown – subjecting some children as young as 10 to a mandatory sentence of a year behind bars – could lead to “cruel outcomes”, according… ## [Albanese vows refugee intake won’t be slashed after earlier reports of Coalition-level cut](https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/aug/27/australia-refugees-slashed-labor-migration-pressure-one-nation) _2026-08-27 · Tom McIlroy Political editor · Australia news | The Guardian_ Prime minister intervenes amid anger at news Tony Burke was planning to cut intake of 20,000 arrivals by a third Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Anthony Albanese has guaranteed Australia’s annual refugee intake will not be cut next financial year, shutting down plans for the arrivals quota to drop by one-third to… ## [‘If you harm my project, I’ll harm you’: former NSW official tells Icac about fugitive developer’s call](https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/aug/27/icac-nsw-liberal-party-building-commissioner-fugitive-developer-phone-call-ntwnfb) _2026-08-27 · Anne Davies · Australia news | The Guardian_ Former building commissioner David Chandler told inquiry of clashes with ‘loud and overbearing’ developer Jean Nassif Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A fugitive Sydney developer allegedly warned the then-New South Wales building commissioner that he would “harm” him if he got in the way of his projects which were being inspected for defects, the corruption watchdog has… ## [Pauline Hanson adds to confusion over One Nation’s immigration policy – as it happened](https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/aug/27/australia-news-live-ai-datacentres-national-cabinet-renewable-energy-icac-perrottet-alan-jones-bruce-lehrmann-qantas-sydney-melbourne-nepal-floods-ntwnfb) _2026-08-27 · Achol Arok and Nick Visser · Australia news | The Guardian_ This blog is now closed Nepal flash flood disaster – live updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The prime minister, Anthony Albanese , says Dfat officials are ready to provide consular assistance to Australians in Nepal, after the devastating flooding in the country. A local tourism official said they believed 34 Australians were missing in the area, among hundreds… ## [Meet Claude, an AI assistant (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/6BdA7jYpFngC) _2026-08-27 · **Sponsored**_ Chat with Claude at claude.ai — a conversational AI assistant. ## [India sends second flight with 37.5 tonnes of relief supplies to flash flood-hit Nepal](https://www.indusage.com.au/?p=99094) _2026-08-27 · Indian newspaper Sydney · Indus Age_ India on Thursday dispatched a second flight carrying 37.5 tonnes of humanitarian supplies, medicines, and food packets to support Nepal’s relief efforts after devastating flash floods that have left over 160 dead and hundreds missing. External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar took to X and reaffirmed India’s commitment to supporting Nepal in the rescue and \[…\] ## [Dalai Lama Mourns Lives Lost in Devastating Nepal and Tibet Floods](https://www.indusage.com.au/?p=99091) _2026-08-27 · Indian newspaper Sydney · Indus Age_ Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Thursday said he was saddened over the devastating floods in the Rasuwa region of Nepal and Kyirong in Tibet, resulting in loss of life and heavy structural damage. “I am saddened to learn of the devastating floods in the Rasuwa region of Nepal and Kyirong in Tibet, resulting \[…\] ## [Afternoon Update: Children among Australians missing in Nepal floods; Labor to slash refugee intake; and cyborg cockroaches](https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/aug/27/afternoon-update-thursday-ntwnfb) _2026-08-27 · Miles Herbert · Australia news | The Guardian_ Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? Sign up for the Afternoon Update here , and start your day with our Morning Mail newsletter Good afternoon. Dozens of Australian tourists are reportedly missing in the deadly flash floods that swept through the Nepal-Tibet border, as the Australian government says it is urgently working to confirm their welfare. A Nepali tour operator told the Guardian… ## [A 16-year-old girl has died from suspected sexual choking. How do we come to terms with this? | Lucy Clark](https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/aug/27/a-16-year-old-girl-has-died-from-suspected-sexual-choking-how-do-we-come-to-terms-with-this-ntwnfb) _2026-08-27 · Lucy Clark · Australia news | The Guardian_ We can no longer deny that many children get their sex education from online pornography. But the normalisation of violence can lead to tragedy How can we possibly come to terms with reports a 16-year-old girl child may have died as a result of consensual sexual strangulation with her 16-year-old boyfriend? Police are still investigating this case. Meanwhile what do we do, as a society, to contend… ## [The best hotels in the Sunshine Coast for beachside luxury](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/travel/accomodation/best-hotels-sunshine-coast/) _2026-08-27 · Rachel Weisz · Gourmet Traveller_ The hotels making the Sunshine Coast worth the drive north. The post The best hotels in the Sunshine Coast for beachside luxury appeared first on Gourmet Traveller . ## [Daily Market Wire 27 August 2026](https://www.graincentral.com/markets/daily-market-wire-27-august-2026/) _2026-08-27 · Guest Author · Grain Central_ Wheat rallies hard overnight, corn and soybean extend gains. Sharp return of Black Sea premium drives sentiment. ## [Reliability outlook improves, but Australia’s NEM still needs system security investment, AEMO finds](https://www.energy-storage.news/reliability-outlook-improves-but-australias-nem-still-needs-system-security-investment-aemo-finds/) _2026-08-27 · George Heynes · Energy-Storage.News_ AEMO has published its 2026 ESOO, finding a clearer pathway to maintaining a reliable electricity supply across the NEM in the coming decade. ## [HMC Capital’s KKR partnership funds 90% of first new-build battery storage site equity in Australia](https://www.energy-storage.news/hmc-capitals-kkr-partnership-funds-90-of-first-new-build-battery-storage-site-equity-in-australia/) _2026-08-27 · George Heynes · Energy-Storage.News_ HMC said it has committed equity to develop its first new-build battery storage project in Australia, a 300MW/1,200MWh facility in Victoria. ## [‘Often too late’: Insurers warn battery storage developers to bring cover in earlier](https://www.energy-storage.news/often-too-late-insurers-warn-battery-storage-developers-to-bring-cover-in-earlier/) _2026-08-27 · George Heynes · Energy-Storage.News_ A battery storage system can meet every contracted performance guarantee and still leave its owner watching day-to-day output fall short of expectations. ## [A star One Nation candidate said he was a criminal lawyer. There’s no record of that](https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/08/27/mark-nicholson-one-nation-lawyer-candidate-pauline-hanson-law/) _2026-08-27 · Daanyal Saeed · Crikey_ A One Nation candidate who makes Pauline Hanson's cartoons claims he used to be a criminal lawyer. Finding out that wasn't true was a surprisingly difficult process. The post A star One Nation candidate said he was a criminal lawyer. There’s no record of that appeared first on Crikey . ## [Find it on Amazon (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/cO7goEM7KVBs) _2026-08-27 · **Sponsored**_ Open the Amazon product listing to see details and availability ## [The Snoop: It’s raining cash for the Qantas board, David Pocock opens up and more](https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/08/27/qantas-pay-increase-david-pocock-martin-bryant-one-nation-dfat/) _2026-08-27 · Daanyal Saeed · Crikey_ Plus: Some seriously interesting mining deals in the South Pacific. The post The Snoop: It’s raining cash for the Qantas board, David Pocock opens up and more appeared first on Crikey . ## [Palak paneer fillo pie](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipe/browse-all/palak-paneer-fillo-pie-recipe/) _2026-08-27 · Maxwell Adey · Gourmet Traveller_ Palak paneer meets spanakopita in this golden, flakey pie. The post Palak paneer fillo pie appeared first on Gourmet Traveller . ## [Feedgrain Focus: Rain buys north time, road rates dear](https://www.graincentral.com/markets/feedgrain-focus-rain-buys-north-time-road-rates-dear/) _2026-08-27 · Liz Wells · Grain Central_ The southern wheat market has bucked this week’s softening trend, while the northern and southern barley markets clock the weight of a bumper crop for Vic and southern NSW. ## [Is Donald Trump… not good at this anymore?](https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/08/27/donald-trump-polling-health-us-politics-midterms/) _2026-08-27 · Charlie Lewis · Crikey_ Donald Trump has come back from all manner of disasters during his time in politics. But are the talents that allowed him to do so waning? The post Is Donald Trump… not good at this anymore? appeared first on Crikey . ## [The royal commission revealed the breadth of antisemitism in Australia – but key opportunities were missed | Michael Visontay](https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/aug/27/antisemitism-royal-commission-rc-australia-albanese-ntwnfb) _2026-08-27 · Michael Visontay · Australia news | The Guardian_ Key gatekeepers, and even the prime minister, should have faced more questions over what can be done to address rising hatred From the moment the prime minister, Anthony Albanese, belatedly announced the royal commission into antisemitism and social cohesion, he clearly wanted the inquiry to be short and tightly focussed. No detours. By setting Commissioner Virginia Bell a deadline of December 14… ## [Paul Keating and a very present past raise hard questions for a country of decidedly modest ambition](https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/08/27/paul-keating-grand-ambition-james-curran-aukus-china-security-usa/) _2026-08-26 · Bernard Keane · Crikey_ A new book on Paul Keating's foreign policy shows that the preoccupations of the 1990s remain deeply resonant for contemporary Australia — which has demonstrably shrunk in its ambitions since then. The post Paul Keating and a very present past raise hard questions for a country of decidedly modest ambition appeared first on Crikey . ## [India hands over 10‑tonne flood relief aid to Nepal](https://www.indusage.com.au/?p=99088) _2026-08-26 · Indian newspaper Sydney · Indus Age_ India has extended 10 tonnes of humanitarian assistance to Nepal to support relief operations after devastating floods struck the Himalayan nation. India’s Ambassador to Nepal, Naveen Srivastava, formally handed over the aid consignment to Nepal’s Minister of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Khadak Raj Paudel. The assistance includes essential relief materials to help communities affected \[…\] ## [Hanson is Napoleonic in her quiet on gambling ad reform](https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/08/27/gambling-advertising-reforms-pauline-hanson-peta-murphy/) _2026-08-26 · John Birmingham · Crikey_ Not one to shy away from voicing her opinion, Pauline Hanson has learnt not to get in the way of her enemies making a mistake. And a grave mistake it is. The post Hanson is Napoleonic in her quiet on gambling ad reform appeared first on Crikey . ## [Banning books becomes burning books — and it never ends there](https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/08/27/how-to-sell-a-genocide-adam-johnson-book-bans-us-censorship-free-speech/) _2026-08-26 · Michael Bradley · Crikey_ The Donald Trump era has ignited a spate of book bans in libraries and schools across the country. The same corrosive sensitivities can be found in Australia, too. The post Banning books becomes burning books — and it never ends there appeared first on Crikey . ## [Many Australians among missing in Nepal flood disaster](https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/08/27/australians-missing-nepal-flash-flood-disaster/) _2026-08-26 · Anton Nilsson · Crikey_ Thirty-four Australians are among the hundreds missing after disastrous flash flooding at the border of Nepal and China. Meanwhile, a pair of international deals are stirring up emotions in Canberra. The post Many Australians among missing in Nepal flood disaster appeared first on Crikey . ## [Know before it drops (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/XsRQDPkJRHi6) _2026-08-26 · **Sponsored**_ Follow a show, artist, genre or rocket and get notified before release ## [Ending higher private health rebate for Australians 65 and over is ‘good policy change’, report co-author finds](https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/aug/27/private-health-insurance-rebate-65-and-over) _2026-08-26 · Melissa Davey Medical editor · Australia news | The Guardian_ Research finds just 0.1-0.4% of the total insured population will ditch insurance, while the government will save as much as $940m a year Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Removing the higher private health insurance rebate for people aged 65 and over is good policy that is unlikely to place additional pressure on… ## [‘Reluctant’ approval for Tasmanian datacentre sets marker for national battle](https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/aug/27/tasmania-datacentre-ai-standards-national-cabinet-albanese-government) _2026-08-26 · Josh Taylor Technology reporter · Australia news | The Guardian_ Concerns over planning process as George Town council gives go-ahead for 288MW AI factory despite opposition from locals Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The day before Anthony Albanese secured agreement with states and territories to develop national datacentre standards , a small council in Tasmania was grappling… ## [US IPPs Swift Current, Avantus raise US$1 billion+ for clean energy projects](https://www.energy-storage.news/us-ipps-swift-current-avantus-raise-us1-billion-for-clean-energy-projects/) _2026-08-26 · William Norman · Energy-Storage.News_ US independent power producers (IPPs) Swift Current Energy and Avantus have secured financing for their pipelines and projects, respectively. ## [US TECH ROUNDUP: Software tie-ins and technology partnerships, gas-BESS hybrids bring speed-to-power](https://www.energy-storage.news/us-tech-roundup-software-tie-ins-and-technology-partnerships-gas-bess-hybrids-bring-speed-to-power/) _2026-08-26 · April Bonner · Energy-Storage.News_ In this news roundup, Eos and WATTMORE; Gotion and Gamma Technologies; Middle River Power and PowerTransitions; and Electra AI and MinTech are advancing battery energy storage system (BESS) technology in the US. ## [Ford Energy’s grid-scale BESS product: an analysis](https://www.energy-storage.news/ford-energys-grid-scale-bess-product-an-analysis/) _2026-08-26 · Liam Critchley · Energy-Storage.News_ In May, US automotive group Ford made the surprise announcement that it was launching a BESS product via new division Ford Energy. In this deep dive article, we look at its product's specifications and how they compare to other existing solutions. ## [Almost 80 quick dinner ideas to dial up the flavour (but not the labour)](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipe-collections/quick-dinner-ideas-19117/) _2026-08-26 · The Gourmet Traveller Team, Monique Foy · Gourmet Traveller_ Fast and flavourful is the name of the game with these top recipes. The post Almost 80 quick dinner ideas to dial up the flavour (but not the labour) appeared first on Gourmet Traveller . ## [New Faces Join Australia-India Relations Board as Bilateral Ties Deepen](https://www.indusage.com.au/?p=99085) _2026-08-26 · Indian newspaper Sydney · Indus Age_ Foreign Minister Penny Wong has announced new appointments to the advisory board of the Australian Government’s Centre for Australia-India Relations, bringing expertise across science, technology, investment, business and community engagement. Internationally recognised UNSW scientist Professor Veena Sahajwalla has been appointed to the board, alongside AirTrunk founder and CEO Robin Khuda and… ## [Travelling to India? Check These Entry Requirements Before You Fly](https://www.indusage.com.au/?p=99082) _2026-08-26 · Indian newspaper Sydney · Indus Age_ As of 26 August 2026, India’s official visa portal states that foreign nationals and OCI/eOCI cardholders must complete the e-Arrival Card, and that all passengers must complete the Air Suvidha Self-Declaration Form before reaching the immigration counters. The e-Arrival Card can be submitted online within 72 hours before arrival. (Indian Visa Online) The OCI point \[…\] ## [GRDC initiative to help growers unlock value of soils knowledge](https://www.graincentral.com/news/grdc-initiative-to-help-growers-unlock-value-of-soils-knowledge/) _2026-08-26 · Grain Central · Grain Central_ A GRDC project will give growers access to a new national soils education initiative designed to bring together decades of soils research and make it easier to apply on farm. ## [Fed Govt, SunRice in talks over Leeton mill co-investment](https://www.graincentral.com/news/fed-govt-sunrice-in-talks-over-leeton-mill-co-investment/) _2026-08-26 · Emma Alsop · Grain Central_ The Fed Govt has entered talks with SunRice Group over a potential co-investment package that could save 78 jobs at its Riverina operations. ## [Spicy tempeh larb with quick pickle](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipe/fast-recipes/spicy-tempeh-larb-with-quick-pickle/) _2026-08-26 · Jessica Brook · Gourmet Traveller_ A vegetarian-friendly iteration of one of Thailand's greatest salad hits. The post Spicy tempeh larb with quick pickle appeared first on Gourmet Traveller . ## [The 9 Noosa restaurants you cannot miss in 2026](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/dining-out/best-restaurants-noosa/) _2026-08-26 · Elliot Baker, Lana Telford · Gourmet Traveller_ From beloved institutions to flash new openings, there’s never been a better time to dine in the coastal town. The post The 9 Noosa restaurants you cannot miss in 2026 appeared first on Gourmet Traveller . ## [The Coalition keeps fission for nuclear, but no-one’s biting](https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/08/26/nuclear-energy-coalition-liberal-party-renewable-energy-data-centres/) _2026-08-26 · Rachel Withers · Crikey_ Should data centres be powered by nuclear energy? Yes, according to the opposition, whose nuclear obsession is an ideologically driven fever dream that neither science nor voters can seem to dispel. The post The Coalition keeps fission for nuclear, but no-one’s biting appeared first on Crikey . ## [Dolly Parton really had it all](https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/08/26/vale-dolly-parton-obituary-music/) _2026-08-26 · Charlie Lewis · Crikey_ Dolly Parton pulled off her many contradictions — kitsch icon and recognisable human, old soul and distinctly modern figure — because above all, she was an astonishing musician. The post Dolly Parton really had it all appeared first on Crikey . ## [Quick carrot dhal](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipe/fast-recipes/carrot-dhal-fast-recipe/) _2026-08-26 · Jessica Brook · Gourmet Traveller_ When comfort calls, this nourishing and fast carrot dhal answers. The post Quick carrot dhal appeared first on Gourmet Traveller . ## [The Snoop: Gambling CEO suggests a crackdown, Tassie data centre drama, and more](https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/08/26/pointsbet-gambling-nicolle-flint-comcar-tasmania-data-centres-nine-profits/) _2026-08-26 · Daanyal Saeed · Crikey_ Plus: Nine posts big profits off the back of big redundancies. The post The Snoop: Gambling CEO suggests a crackdown, Tassie data centre drama, and more appeared first on Crikey . ## [Our top prawn recipes for every occasion and season](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipe-collections/prawn-recipes-14594/) _2026-08-26 · The Gourmet Traveller Team, Monique Foy · Gourmet Traveller_ Whether you love your prawns barbecued, pan-fried or tossed, nothing pleases like a prawn. The post Our top prawn recipes for every occasion and season appeared first on Gourmet Traveller . ## [Daily Market Wire 26 August 2026](https://www.graincentral.com/markets/daily-market-wire-26-august-2026/) _2026-08-26 · Guest Author · Grain Central_ Mixed markets ended broadly firmer overnight. Lower US corn production tightens its balance sheet. ## [DFAT turns to its ‘Mr Inside’ in Washington for advice on ‘Middle East crisis’](https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/08/26/mr-inside-richard-hohlt-washington-lobbyist-dfat-middle-east-crisis/) _2026-08-26 · Anton Nilsson · Crikey_ Veteran lobbyist Richard Hohlt, who has also worked for the government of Saudi Arabia, had his contract extended in April, new documents reveal. The post DFAT turns to its ‘Mr Inside’ in Washington for advice on ‘Middle East crisis’ appeared first on Crikey . ## [People on the Move in the grain industry](https://www.graincentral.com/news/people-on-the-move-in-the-grain-industry-39/) _2026-08-26 · Grain Central · Grain Central_ Who is on the move in the Australian grain industry? Catch up with our latest update on industry appointments, rewards and achievements…..