Yes, that was shoalhaven and the husband died in his bed around 4.30am when the tree failed.
Originally the council won the case however the lady appealed it and won outright.
Now the tree rules there are if it's in striking distance it's not protected ... do what you like.
The lady in your pic is stupid coz that palm is ugly as.
here's the link, read it for yourself, well worth it.
Shoalhaven LGA, N.S.W, Australia