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AI drones pegged to help protect beachgoers from sharks

AI drones pegged to help protect beachgoers from sharks

Shark monitoring drones will fly up and down the coast year-round as one state looks to artificial intelligence to help protect swimmers from attacks.

What blackout? More Aussies are disaster-proofing homes

What blackout? More Aussies are disaster-proofing homes

What blackout? More Aussies are disaster-proofing homes

What blackout? More Aussies are disaster-proofing homes

Could your electric car do more than just keep the lights on in an emergency? Australians are upgrading their tech to stay connected.

Pacific ocean a 'forever chemical' hotspot for whales

Pacific ocean a 'forever chemical' hotspot for whales

Pacific ocean a 'forever chemical' hotspot for whales

Pacific ocean a 'forever chemical' hotspot for whales

Widespread, long-living and top of the food chain, dolphins and other toothed whales are thought to be ideal indicators of forever chemical exposure in oceans.

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The secret life of birds on river's precious wetlands

The secret life of birds on river's precious wetlands

New footage from a carefully preserved wetland shows an abundance of wildlife, in a project ecologists hope will reveal the beauty of the Murray-Darling Basin.

Fourth case of deadly flu detected in migratory seabird

Fourth case of deadly flu detected in migratory seabird

CSIRO testing has confirmed a fourth case of deadly H5N1 bird flu in a giant petrel found on Western Australia's southern coast.

In the red: Europe on high alert as killer heat spreads

In the red: Europe on high alert as killer heat spreads

A sizzling Europe is bracing for more casualties from an "apocalyptic" heatwave that scientists say is the worst ever recorded on the continent.

Bird flu strain was always expected to reach Australia

Bird flu strain was always expected to reach Australia

Members of the public are being urged to report birds that could be suffering from avian flu to authorities but are warned not to try to handle them.

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Battery bonanza reshaping grid transition game plan

Battery bonanza reshaping grid transition game plan

Battery bonanza reshaping grid transition game plan

Battery bonanza reshaping grid transition game plan

An updated road map for decarbonising the electricity system features a bigger role for batteries and solar, and a smaller but crucial contribution from wind.

Councils back polluter-paid climate compensation fund

Councils back polluter-paid climate compensation fund

Councils back polluter-paid climate compensation fund

Councils back polluter-paid climate compensation fund

Funding community climate resilience and repairs via a fossil fuel company levy has been formally endorsed by local governments at an annual conference.

'Major risk': map reveals sewage-contaminated waterways

'Major risk': map reveals sewage-contaminated waterways

'Major risk': map reveals sewage-contaminated waterways

'Major risk': map reveals sewage-contaminated waterways

Swimmers could continue to be at risk of pathogens in waterways after a state regulator said upgrades to the sewage system will be done over many years.

Hopes of a path forward for the Murray-Darling Basin

Hopes of a path forward for the Murray-Darling Basin

Hopes of a path forward for the Murray-Darling Basin

Hopes of a path forward for the Murray-Darling Basin

While communities around Australia's largest river system want to support both the environment and industry, debate continues over climate risks and water use.

Outback powerhouse: regions could solve Aussie AI issue

Outback powerhouse: regions could solve Aussie AI issue

Outback powerhouse: regions could solve Aussie AI issue

Outback powerhouse: regions could solve Aussie AI issue

Data centres could address two challenges with a move into regional Australia: soaking up renewable energy and creating tech jobs.

Reports for sick birds surge but no new cases detected

Reports for sick birds surge but no new cases detected

Reports for sick birds surge but no new cases detected

Reports for sick birds surge but no new cases detected

No more cases of a deadly bird flu strain have been detected with tests continuing as sick or dead seabirds are discovered on beaches.

Australians call out fossil fuel threat in climate case

Australians call out fossil fuel threat in climate case

Australians call out fossil fuel threat in climate case

Australians call out fossil fuel threat in climate case

The rights to life, family and home are under threat from fossil fuel expansion by Australia and other nations, argue claimants of a landmark climate case.

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Why whales are making Star Wars sounds in Aussie waters

Researchers are installing more underwater microphones to track whale migration in Australia and they are already hearing out-of-this-world calls.

Questions raised over $1.5 billion logging transition

An investigation into a $1.5 billion package to support an end to native logging has sparked debate about funding transparency and regulatory loopholes.

'Human composting' bill promises a new way to be buried

Ashes to ashes, dust to plant feed: an Australian state is edging closer to a greener alternative to traditional burials dubbed "a bit weird" by its premier.

Opposition leader takes shot at 'inhumane' brumby culls

Communities in the Snowy Mountains region should be given back power to manage feral horse populations, the opposition leader says.

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Bird flu outbreak could leave industry devastated

A deadly strain of bird flu has been detected in Australia for the first time, putting the poultry industry on high alert for a potential outbreak.

More uncertainty for farmers as El Nino declared

Australian producers have been urged to game plan for a drier, warmer winter and spring, but not panic, following the declaration of an active El Nino.

Uncertainty for wildlife as killer bird flu detected

Australian wildlife is facing a new and uncertain chapter after a dangerous strain of bird flu was confirmed on the mainland.

'Dark fleets' brought to light by world-first ocean map

For the price of a working internet connection, conservationists and the maritime-curious will get an almost real-time look at global fishing activities.

'Missed opportunity' to act on power plan loyalty tax

The electricity rule-maker has a plan to price power as simply as milk and prevent loyal customers from being overcharged, although some are calling for more.

'Sobering': flu strain kills thousands of seal pups

A devastating strain of bird flu has wiped out more than 75 per cent of the southern elephant seal pup population on a remote sub-Antarctic island.

AI's thirst trap: tech giant taps into recycled water

One Australian state is set to get a data centre cooled with recycled water after criticism that the artificial intelligence hubs consume too many resources.

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