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PM criticised for walking back from environment pledge

PM criticised for walking back from environment pledge

Environment groups are dismayed after the prime minister indicated he was open to stripping decision-making powers from Australia's new watchdog for nature.

End of the road for Qld's electric car rebate scheme

End of the road for Qld's electric car rebate scheme

End of the road for Qld's electric car rebate scheme

End of the road for Qld's electric car rebate scheme

In a move advocates say is premature Australia's most generous electric vehicle rebate scheme will end almost one year early.

Offshore wind zone cut to appease locals, save whales

Offshore wind zone cut to appease locals, save whales

Offshore wind zone cut to appease locals, save whales

Offshore wind zone cut to appease locals, save whales

The latest offshore wind zone, slashed by almost half in response to community concerns, has been cautiously welcomed by environmental groups and unions.

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Landowners lock the gate on mandatory fire ant baiting

Landowners lock the gate on mandatory fire ant baiting

A national program designed to stop the march of a deadly and destructive super pest is facing rising community resistance to mandatory baiting.

Gold producer says future of $1b mine remains unclear

Gold producer says future of $1b mine remains unclear

Regis Resources says it has a big task ahead of it to proceed with a gold mine in country NSW, part of which has been blocked by a federal protection order.

'Fanciful' to tie power bill cap to coal-plant deal

'Fanciful' to tie power bill cap to coal-plant deal

The idea that a deal to keep open Australia's largest coal power station until 2027 could include a power price guarantee to help consumers has been dismissed.

Dams shut off after high-level 'forever chemical' finds

Dams shut off after high-level 'forever chemical' finds

Two of five dams supplying drinking water to the Blue Mountains have been isolated after excessive amounts of PFAS chemicals were found in one site.

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Energy 'reliability gaps' ahead for homes, businesses

Energy 'reliability gaps' ahead for homes, businesses

Energy 'reliability gaps' ahead for homes, businesses

Energy 'reliability gaps' ahead for homes, businesses

New sources of power and transmission must be built "on time and in full" to secure the nation's electricity grid, the Australian market operator has warned.

Sanctuary burning: sting in the tail for mangrove rays

Sanctuary burning: sting in the tail for mangrove rays

Sanctuary burning: sting in the tail for mangrove rays

Sanctuary burning: sting in the tail for mangrove rays

A particular type of habitat that could serve as a temporary sanctuary for stingrays is set to become too hot to handle.

Greens to put money where their mouth is in dental plan

Greens to put money where their mouth is in dental plan

Greens to put money where their mouth is in dental plan

Greens to put money where their mouth is in dental plan

All Australians could get free access to dental care as the Greens set out their plans for power under a potential minority government.

Carbon credit scheme to be more transparent

Carbon credit scheme to be more transparent

Carbon credit scheme to be more transparent

Carbon credit scheme to be more transparent

The federal government has agreed to multiple recommendations to improve the carbon credit scheme, following a review from the Climate Change Authority.

BHP's climate transition 'more than window dressing'

BHP's climate transition 'more than window dressing'

BHP's climate transition 'more than window dressing'

BHP's climate transition 'more than window dressing'

Resources giant BHP has defended the carbon footprint of its mining operations even as demand for traditional commodities and future-facing products expands.

Indigenous rangers sharing knowledge to protect Country

Indigenous rangers sharing knowledge to protect Country

Indigenous rangers sharing knowledge to protect Country

Indigenous rangers sharing knowledge to protect Country

First Nations people at the forefront of protecting country have gathered to share their land and sea management strategies for the first time in a decade.

Two regional cities may unlock Aussie renewable future

Two regional cities may unlock Aussie renewable future

Two regional cities may unlock Aussie renewable future

Two regional cities may unlock Aussie renewable future

The Queensland cities of Townsville and Gladstone have been singled out as key to Australia’s future in clean exports at a renewable energy event.

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More cash to recycle soft plastic after REDcycle fiasco

More than 43,000 tonnes of hard to recycle plastics will be diverted from Victorian dumps each year under a $15.6 million investment program.

Tourist spot camping ban proposed after dingo attacks

Families with young children could be banned from camping outside unfenced areas at a popular tourist spot after a spate of dingo attacks.

Anger over handling of major reef health report

The latest government cash splash for the Great Barrier Reef failed to mention a major report about its "very poor" prospects was about to drop.

'Significant' changes for troubled forestry industry

Victoria and Western Australia have done away with logging their native forests, with NSW the latest state questioning the industry's future.

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Green fuels, food, medicine probed by $60m research hub

Can businesses turn waste into jet fuel and gases into fish food? Researchers at an Australian university plan to investigate carbon-cutting projects.

Chief scientist to lead new methane emissions body

A federal task force will be set up to make sure the reporting of Australia's methane emissions is more accurate.

Water minister backs tap as PFAS inquiry launched

Permissible levels of "forever chemicals" in drinking water are being reviewed amid concern Australia is well behind tougher US standards.

Green hydrogen developer pumped as partners ink deal

A development partnership for green hydrogen production at the Port of Brisbane could be a blueprint for refuelling facilities in the eastern states.

Little River bands together against freight hub plans

Plans to build a multi-billion dollar freight port have raised the ire of a small community who say it threatens local grasslands and wildlife.

Voters step on the gas as NT faces 'turning point'

Election day is on in the Northern Territory where green groups, tourism operators and doctors fear an industrial expansion will harm residents and wildlife.

Thousands of fire ant nests infest Qld properties

Fire ants are having a field day in Queensland, with reports of thousands of nests on some properties. Questions are now being asked about suppression efforts.

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