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Arrests top 150 as three-day climate action makes waves

Arrests top 150 as three-day climate action makes waves

A long weekend climate "protestival" has disrupted coal shipping and landed scores of activists under arrest but smaller protests continue.

Australia's travel bill for climate conference revealed

Australia's travel bill for climate conference revealed

Australia's travel bill for climate conference revealed

Australia's travel bill for climate conference revealed

Dozens of departmental staff were sent to Brazil for the United Nations climate conference, costing the government almost two million dollars.

Ships turned, arrests made at annual climate protest

Ships turned, arrests made at annual climate protest

Ships turned, arrests made at annual climate protest

Ships turned, arrests made at annual climate protest

Rising Tide's attempts to blockade the world's largest coal port are continuing, with activists scaling a ship and more arrests made at the Newcastle Harbour.

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Arrests made as protesters block coal shipping lane

Arrests made as protesters block coal shipping lane

The third day of an annual coal blockade protest has resulted in arrests, with 11 people charged with alleged marine-related offences.

'Protestival' set to sail despite big police presence

'Protestival' set to sail despite big police presence

Thousands are expected to gather to blockade Australia's largest coal port as a local council backs the protest message as consistent with its own views.

Grins as environment laws pass in 'win for the country'

Grins as environment laws pass in 'win for the country'

An overhaul of environmental laws has cleared parliament, with the prime minister toasting the reforms despite the coalition branding them "economy wrecking".

This bushfire season could be as bad as Black Saturday

This bushfire season could be as bad as Black Saturday

Holidaymakers have been put on high alert for the bushfire season with concerns conditions could be as dangerous as those that led to the Black Saturday blazes.

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Australia needs faster cuts to hit key climate goals

Australia needs faster cuts to hit key climate goals

Australia needs faster cuts to hit key climate goals

Australia needs faster cuts to hit key climate goals

The pace of emissions reductions must double to meet Australia's climate emissions targets, with a rapid and unhindered clean energy transition key to success.

Activist claims win in 'biggest' anti-protest lawsuit

Activist claims win in 'biggest' anti-protest lawsuit

Activist claims win in 'biggest' anti-protest lawsuit

Activist claims win in 'biggest' anti-protest lawsuit

A coal mining giant's epic legal pursuit of climate activist Ben Pennings is over after a $600 million lawsuit over an environmental protest was dropped.

Overpowered: battery rebate could be drained in a year

Overpowered: battery rebate could be drained in a year

Overpowered: battery rebate could be drained in a year

Overpowered: battery rebate could be drained in a year

Australian households are installing more than 1000 solar batteries every day, but their popularity could accelerate the end of the government's rebate scheme.

Strong lift off for seaweed firm with unique business

Strong lift off for seaweed firm with unique business

Strong lift off for seaweed firm with unique business

Strong lift off for seaweed firm with unique business

A local climate technology company tackling a potent greenhouse gas with seaweed has soared in value after listing on the Australian Securities Exchange.

Birdman tells the story of Australia’s greatest mimics

Birdman tells the story of Australia’s greatest mimics

Birdman tells the story of Australia’s greatest mimics

Birdman tells the story of Australia’s greatest mimics

An Australian videographer has showcased the nation's most beloved songbirds to the world as habitat loss and climate change threaten to endanger his work.

Australia needs a 'wind farm every month' to meet goals

Australia needs a 'wind farm every month' to meet goals

Australia needs a 'wind farm every month' to meet goals

Australia needs a 'wind farm every month' to meet goals

Australia needs to build the equivalent of one large wind farm every month to meet its 2030 climate target, an expert warns.

'Reckless' water plan sparks landmark legal challenge

'Reckless' water plan sparks landmark legal challenge

'Reckless' water plan sparks landmark legal challenge

'Reckless' water plan sparks landmark legal challenge

The health of an outback river and hot springs tourist drawcard are under threat from a territory's water allocation plan, an environment group says.

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Deadly flu found on Australian sub-Antarctic island

Testing has confirmed a deadly strain of bird flu has reached an Australian sub-Antarctic island, after scientists raised the alarm after unusual seal deaths.

New offers made as clock starts ticking on nature talks

Environmentalists are pleading with the government to strike a deal with the Greens on major reforms which could include a crackdown on native forest logging.

Push to ramp-up fire ant battle as new nest found

Fire ants are hampering agriculture, tourism and even kids' sport, with calls for more federal funding to control the spread of one of the world's worst pests.

Coalition has 'mountain to climb' in dire poll result

Liberal MPs and senators are preparing to convene but are playing down the prospects of a leadership spill as they digest another round of negative polling.

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Clean-up begins but cyclone threat yet to disappear

The clean-up has begun in the Top End, but a cyclone threat remains as northern Australia braces for more wild weather.

Labor faces major roadblocks in bid to pass nature laws

Labor is facing questions over its attempt to fast-track environmental reforms as the government tries to woo its opponents in the hopes of striking a deal.

Australia at a crossroads on the wellbeing of children

Australian children are increasingly worried about their future, with experts saying their wellbeing is at a "tipping point", particularly for the most at-risk.

D-day looms for nature overhaul but final deal elusive

The environment minister has urged the coalition and Greens to come to the table and do a deal on big reforms to Australia's nature protections.

Reform urged as native animals face deadly spring

Spring is a high-risk time for native animals as they move around busy roads to breed and forage, prompting calls for nature to be at the core of planning laws.

A worthwhile life: from toy king to wallaby saviour

Despite a high-profile career selling toys to Aussie kids, a philanthropist says his most important legacy has been protecting a vulnerable native species.

Airlines should face biofuel mandate to level field

Low-carbon fuel orders could be placed on firms to secure the future of Australian biofuels and ensure they can reach their multibillion-dollar potential.

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