Editorial – Keeping the fire at bay

Key points

• The NSW government has extended the Hunter Valley Operations Continuation Project until 2045, which will produce over 800 million tonnes of climate pollution.
• NSW Fire and Rescue are urging residents to reduce fire hazards around their homes, including clearing gutters and disposing of flammable materials.
• Firefighters attended 1,005 residential fires in NSW during the spring of 2025, with 45 per cent lacking working smoke alarms.