Australia, June 12 -- New South Wales Land and Environment Court issued text of the following judgement on May 13:
1. COMMISSIONER: A large bangalay (Eucalyptus botryoides) grows in the rear courtyard of Patricia Cummings' Balmain property. Branches have fallen onto the roof of the neighbouring dwelling belonging to Margaret Rowe. Ms Rowe has asked Ms Cummings to remove other branches overhanging her property. In 2024, Ms Cummings engaged an arborist to remove some deadwood and other branches, less than 10% of the tree's crown as can be done without council consent, but not the branches that concern Ms Rowe. Ms Cummings wants to remove the tree, but is of the opinion that Inner West Council (Council) would not permit her to remove it. She ...