2026

Hulcoop turns personal accessibility challenges into practical solutions, helping others overcome barriers and creating a more inclusive world through his work. For 16 months, Brandon Hulcoop faced rejection after rejection while trying to find work. Blind since birth, the 23-year-old had applied for more than 1,000 jobs without securing a position. Instead of allowing that…

In 2022, Wyoming landowner Paul Hughes rejected a proposal offering $3,600 per acre for an easement connected to the proposed Alkali Creek Reservoir near Hyattville. Four years later, the Nowood Watershed Improvement District, which is developing the roughly $80 million project, is considering eminent domain to secure the remaining land rights it needs. According to…

A proposed A$15 billion data-centre campus near Wagga Wagga in New South Wales has sparked a debate over the future of regional development, with residents raising concerns about agricultural land, energy demand and environmental impacts. Reporting by ABC Riverina and The Daily Telegraph, alongside details in the project’s planning documents, highlights a growing divide between…