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Reeled in: activists battle industrial fishing off Aust

Reeled in: activists battle industrial fishing off Aust

Activists have intercepted an industrial longline fishing operation off Australia's coast just before an international conference on ocean protection.

Australia, Pacific rocked by ocean heatwaves in 2024

Australia, Pacific rocked by ocean heatwaves in 2024

Australia, Pacific rocked by ocean heatwaves in 2024

Australia, Pacific rocked by ocean heatwaves in 2024

Nearly 40 million square kilometres of ocean experienced marine heatwaves in the western Pacific region in 2024, a UN climate and weather agency says.

Australia urged to spearhead regional carbon tariffs

Australia urged to spearhead regional carbon tariffs

Australia urged to spearhead regional carbon tariffs

Australia urged to spearhead regional carbon tariffs

Billed as the tariff the world actually needs, the case has been made for a regional carbon border adjustment to help cut emissions from heavy industries.

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Animal advocates shoot down bill for enabling 'yahoos'

Animal advocates shoot down bill for enabling 'yahoos'

Environmentally-minded MPs have savaged a bill to establish a bounty program to kill feral animals and expand hunters' rights as empowering a "fringe minority".

Farmers fear water risks in controversial gas pipeline

Farmers fear water risks in controversial gas pipeline

The federal government says a gas pipeline is unlikely to affect major waterways and threatened species, but locals are asking a court to review the decision.

Australia's big car love affair still fuelling sales

Australia's big car love affair still fuelling sales

SUVs and utes have proven the big sellers on Australian car lots in May but the popularity of hybrid and electric vehicles is accelerating.

Maps reveal 'obstacle course' for migrating whales

Maps reveal 'obstacle course' for migrating whales

More information on whale migrations could help pave clearer and safer pathways through intensifying human activity.

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'Go back to drawing board': 2032 planning laws slammed

'Go back to drawing board': 2032 planning laws slammed

'Go back to drawing board': 2032 planning laws slammed

'Go back to drawing board': 2032 planning laws slammed

The clock is ticking for the 2032 Olympics but critics say laws that will help ensure Brisbane Games projects are built on time will set a dangerous precedent.

Film follows fight to heal Country from poison legacy

Film follows fight to heal Country from poison legacy

Film follows fight to heal Country from poison legacy

Film follows fight to heal Country from poison legacy

The film Yurlu/Country explores the impact of asbestos mining on a community that has spent decades fighting to heal their homelands.

Food system's billions of 'hidden costs' a sick outlook

Food system's billions of 'hidden costs' a sick outlook

Food system's billions of 'hidden costs' a sick outlook

Food system's billions of 'hidden costs' a sick outlook

The hidden costs to health and the environment from Australia's food system could exceed $250 billion, the nation's science agency says.

Lake flood spectacle a magnet for wildlife, tourists

Lake flood spectacle a magnet for wildlife, tourists

Lake flood spectacle a magnet for wildlife, tourists

Lake flood spectacle a magnet for wildlife, tourists

Floodwaters filling the nation's biggest lake are creating a rare event that is expected to bring an explosion of life and vegetation to the usually dry area.

Slushy start: warmer winter a downer for ski slopes

Slushy start: warmer winter a downer for ski slopes

Slushy start: warmer winter a downer for ski slopes

Slushy start: warmer winter a downer for ski slopes

Winter is here but warmer-than-average conditions pose a slushy start to alpine activities in Australia.

'Salty soup': climate threat to vital lagoon ecosystems

'Salty soup': climate threat to vital lagoon ecosystems

'Salty soup': climate threat to vital lagoon ecosystems

'Salty soup': climate threat to vital lagoon ecosystems

Drought, sea level rise and more water evaporation from higher temperatures are ratcheting up lagoon salt contents to potentially harmful levels.

High sea hopes for treaty to preserve vast underwater

High sea hopes for treaty to preserve vast underwater

High sea hopes for treaty to preserve vast underwater

High sea hopes for treaty to preserve vast underwater

The pressure is on to secure international support to curb destructive industrial fishing including along a vast underwater tract off Australia's Pacific coast.

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Fears for heritage site as gas plant expansion approved

The fallout from a decision to extend the life of a massive gas project continues with accusations of a political cover-up over a scientific report.

Three face court amid protests over gas hub expansion

Activists who targeted a Woodside shareholder meeting have faced court as protests ramp up over a decision to prolong the life of a massive gas project.

Woodside win boosts gas industry but roadblocks remain

A ministerial decision to extend the life of a massive gas project despite climate concerns represents an endorsement of the sector by the Labor government.

Clean energy, environment unity ticket on nature laws

An alliance of conservation and renewable energy groups want environment protection reform back on track and the "nature versus climate" narrative put to bed.

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'See you in court': anger over huge gas plant extension

Resources giant Woodside is facing renewed legal threats after being granted approval to continue operating a massive gas project for decades to come.

US fuel tanks in Top End not built for severe cyclones

Huge fuel tanks for the US military in the Top End could be smashed by a big cyclone, potentially endangering local communities and the environment.

Environmentalists slam new gas exploration sites

Environmentalists have called a state government's decision to create nine new gas exploration sites deceitful, as an east coast energy shortage looms.

Farmers, greenies divided over 'dirty' bounty deal

A premier has thrown his weight behind paying bounty hunters to reduce feral cats, goats and pigs roaming his state, but it has come with scrutiny.

Winds of change: govt urged to seize energy mandate

More renewable energy projects should go ahead in Australia and be approved faster after Labor's federal election win, experts say.

Looming power bill hikes spark calls to shop around

Hunting for a better deal could save some Australian households and businesses hundreds of dollars a year as consumers brace for higher bills.

Australia urged to spend big while green iron is hot

Australia could replace carbon-intensive coal and gas exports with green iron and quadruple earnings, a report says, but only if it makes changes.

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