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Clean energy, environment unity ticket on nature laws

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.

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

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

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

'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

US fuel tanks in Top End not built for severe cyclones

US fuel tanks in Top End not built for severe cyclones

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.

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Environmentalists slam new gas exploration sites

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

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

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

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.

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Australia urged to spend big while green iron is hot

Australia urged to spend big while green iron is hot

Australia urged to spend big while green iron is hot

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.

Ancient legacy continues as tourism mixes with culture

Ancient legacy continues as tourism mixes with culture

Ancient legacy continues as tourism mixes with culture

Ancient legacy continues as tourism mixes with culture

In the world's oldest tropical rainforest, traditional owners are sharing their culture and protecting their Country as tourists descend on the region.

'This is really scary': farmers battle historic drought

'This is really scary': farmers battle historic drought

'This is really scary': farmers battle historic drought

'This is really scary': farmers battle historic drought

While parts of Australia battle floods, farmers in the nation's south are selling off stock, abandoning crops and pleading for help as drought deepens.

Why the carbon offset 'swear jar' needs an overhaul

Why the carbon offset 'swear jar' needs an overhaul

Why the carbon offset 'swear jar' needs an overhaul

Why the carbon offset 'swear jar' needs an overhaul

Firms relying on carbon offsets to tout their green credentials and reduce their environmental footprints are under fresh scrutiny after a court settlement.

Young humpbacks exposed to danger with shifting births

Young humpbacks exposed to danger with shifting births

Young humpbacks exposed to danger with shifting births

Young humpbacks exposed to danger with shifting births

An increasing number of humpback whales are being born in southerly waters, potentially exposing calves to greater risks.

Shareholders drag Macquarie over coals on net zero

Shareholders drag Macquarie over coals on net zero

Shareholders drag Macquarie over coals on net zero

Shareholders drag Macquarie over coals on net zero

A leading investment bank has come under pressure from shareholders demanding to know how its growing exposure to fossil fuel squares with net-zero ambitions.

Kosciuszko 'turning point' as hard-hooved horses culled

Kosciuszko 'turning point' as hard-hooved horses culled

Kosciuszko 'turning point' as hard-hooved horses culled

Kosciuszko 'turning point' as hard-hooved horses culled

Ecological recovery is under way in the Australian Alps but new data showing fewer wild horses has come under fresh scrutiny.

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Work in progress: bottlenecks hinder green export hub

The experience of one promising green industry zone suggests success is not guaranteed and keeping wheels turning on investment, training and renewables is key.

Controversial gas project hinges on 11th-hour talks

The future of Woodside's North West Shelf gas project is a priority item in talks between federal Environment Minister Murray Watt and WA Premier Roger Cook.

Designers find the beauty in much-maligned plane trees

Widely-hated plane trees are everywhere on urban streets. A Design Week exhibition shows beautiful objects can be crafted from their wood.

Japanese firms reportedly cash in on-selling Aussie gas

More Australian liquefied natural gas appears to be bypassing Japanese ownership before landing in a third destination than exports from any other country.

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Carbon offsets set aside following greenwashing lawsuit

EnergyAustralia has pledged to back away from the use of carbon offsets to deal with emissions, in a statement following a legal settlement.

Renewables, AI rules top productivity reform wishlist

Fifteen areas have been identified for reform by the Productivity Commission, including artificial intelligence, tax reform and cheaper renewable energy.

Thorny nature reforms threaten to entangle new minister

Labor's pledge to deliver a once-in-a-generation overhaul of environmental laws went unfulfilled in its first term, leaving a new minister to finish the job.

'Saltwater in my veins': fight to protect island homes

Tishiko King's love of the ocean is at the heart of a documentary following her fight to protect her Country in the Torres Strait islands.

Residents to pursue class action over 'toxic tap water'

Cancer-causing "forever chemicals" have likely been present in a tourist hotspot's drinking water for decades, a major investigation has found.

'Missed opportunity' as sacred sites legislation passes

An authority which safeguards sacred sites has expressed disappointment over the passing of legislation it says it was not properly consulted on.

Record electric truck haul aims to drive down emissions

One of Australia's biggest transport companies will invest in a record-breaking electric truck fleet, including prime movers to be built in Brisbane.

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