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

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

Coalition has 'mountain to climb' in dire poll result

Coalition has 'mountain to climb' in dire poll result

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.

Clean-up begins but cyclone threat yet to disappear

Clean-up begins but cyclone threat yet to disappear

Clean-up begins but cyclone threat yet to disappear

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.

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Labor faces major roadblocks in bid to pass nature laws

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

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

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

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.

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A worthwhile life: from toy king to wallaby saviour

A worthwhile life: from toy king to wallaby saviour

A worthwhile life: from toy king to wallaby saviour

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

Airlines should face biofuel mandate to level field

Airlines should face biofuel mandate to level field

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.

COP30 draft drops effort for new fossil fuel transition

COP30 draft drops effort for new fossil fuel transition

COP30 draft drops effort for new fossil fuel transition

COP30 draft drops effort for new fossil fuel transition

Some nations are pushing hard for the UN climate summit to detail how the world will move away from fossil fuels, but it's been dropped from a draft agreement.

Controversial CBD racetrack in pole position for start

Controversial CBD racetrack in pole position for start

Controversial CBD racetrack in pole position for start

Controversial CBD racetrack in pole position for start

A proposed inner-city motor racing track opposed by many locals, including one of the prime minister's allies, won't be assessed by an environmental watchdog.

Dissent over tough line against cancer linked chemicals

Dissent over tough line against cancer linked chemicals

Dissent over tough line against cancer linked chemicals

Dissent over tough line against cancer linked chemicals

A ban on 'forever chemicals' and legal action against a leading manufacturer have been recommended by an inquiry sparked by health fears and contamination.

Aussie start-up has a 'solid' plan to revive hydrogen

Aussie start-up has a 'solid' plan to revive hydrogen

Aussie start-up has a 'solid' plan to revive hydrogen

Aussie start-up has a 'solid' plan to revive hydrogen

An Australian company plans to turn hydrogen into a solid material that is cheaper to produce and could rescue green industries.

Host Brazil pushes for progress on big issues at COP30

Host Brazil pushes for progress on big issues at COP30

Host Brazil pushes for progress on big issues at COP30

Host Brazil pushes for progress on big issues at COP30

COP30 UN climate talks host Brazil is spearheading a push for a detailed road map for the world to phase out or transition away from fossil fuels.

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Pope pleads for climate action to save God's creation

Pope Leo XIV is urging countries at United Nations climate talks to take “concrete actions” to stop climate change that is threatening the planet

Mining giant reveals deal to turn iron and steel green

One of Australia's largest mining companies will pause its plans to produce greener iron and invest $35 million in emerging local technology.

Australia downplays joint climate event with Turkey

Turkey has suggested co-leading the 2026 UN climate conference with Australia in a bid to break the hosting impasse, but Australia has played down the idea.

Embattled steelworks should become a green iron beacon

Australia should take advantage of its natural resources to lead the world in the green metals race, a report has found, with one facility an obvious choice.

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PM disputes price tag attached to major climate meeting

Suggestions hosting a global climate summit could cost Australian taxpayers more than $2 billion have been rejected by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

The vast and the curious: electric car expo shows range

Battery-powered sports cars, vans, SUVs and motorbikes will go on show in Melbourne but organisers say some attendees may need test drives to win them over.

Rescue divers dispatched to save iconic giant kelp

The future of climate-change-decimated giant kelp forests is looking a shade brighter as 'voluntourism' is unleashed to restore the endangered ecosystems.

Pet crocodile plans scaled up by territory's snap call

Owning a pet crocodile is being made easier in the Top End, but on the other side of Australia the reptiles are being banned as household companions.

New entry about to make electric cars a lot cheaper

Australian motorists can expect to see more price competition in electric vehicles after one auto maker announced the cheapest model to date.

Liberals promise more coal and gas under climate policy

The Liberals are promising cheaper power prices under a plan to abandon climate change targets that could put Australia in breach of international agreements.

Climate saps carbon-absorbing powers of forests, oceans

The carbon budget to limit warning to 1.5C has effectively been exhausted, the latest stocktake warns alongside worrying findings for natural carbon sinks.

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