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Relief for some as power prices drop, but not for all

Relief for some as power prices drop, but not for all

Regulators have released draft recommendations on what consumers in Australia's east will pay to keep the lights on. One state will see a big drop.

Beloved natives in firing line of `ultimate invader'

Beloved natives in firing line of `ultimate invader'

Beloved natives in firing line of `ultimate invader'

Beloved natives in firing line of `ultimate invader'

An inquiry into Australia's efforts to eradicate fire ants has been told what could be on the line for treasured native species, including koalas and platypus.

First Nations green hydrogen project wins federal grant

First Nations green hydrogen project wins federal grant

First Nations green hydrogen project wins federal grant

First Nations green hydrogen project wins federal grant

A clean energy project has hit a milestone for future production of hydrogen and ammonia powered by giga-scale solar and hydro as well as Indigenous knowledge.

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Magpies in survival mode due to climate change, noise

Magpies in survival mode due to climate change, noise

The combined impact of climate change and human-generated noise is proving challenging for magpies, resulting in dangerous behavioural changes.

Fury over edited plan to save world's fastest parrot

Fury over edited plan to save world's fastest parrot

Scientists say a recovery plan for the fastest parrot on earth won't save it after their work was altered - allegedly to favour state-owned logging interests.

Most Aussies feel fuel cost pressures, want better cars

Most Aussies feel fuel cost pressures, want better cars

Most Australians support a vehicle efficiency standard but even more are feeling the pressure of fuel costs on household budgets.

Changes to tourism at the iconic Horizontal Falls

Changes to tourism at the iconic Horizontal Falls

Crossing Western Australia's Horizontal Falls by a boat won't be allowed in four year's time, after the state government claimed it needed to protect the site.

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Forestry Corp fined for destroying wildlife habitat

Forestry Corp fined for destroying wildlife habitat

Forestry Corp fined for destroying wildlife habitat

Forestry Corp fined for destroying wildlife habitat

The NSW Forestry Corporation has been fined for tearing down hollow-bearing trees inside an environmentally sensitive area in NSW.

Groundwater depletion speeding up as climate dries

Groundwater depletion speeding up as climate dries

Groundwater depletion speeding up as climate dries

Groundwater depletion speeding up as climate dries

Vital groundwater aquifers are replenishing at a slower rate in Western Australia as climate change leads to drier weather, researchers have found.

Electric vehicles double amid calls for faster progress

Electric vehicles double amid calls for faster progress

Electric vehicles double amid calls for faster progress

Electric vehicles double amid calls for faster progress

Almost 100,000 new electric cars hit Australian roads last year but a new report is calling for faster adoption to meet climate targets.

Asbestos fragments found in Queensland mulch stockpile

Asbestos fragments found in Queensland mulch stockpile

Asbestos fragments found in Queensland mulch stockpile

Asbestos fragments found in Queensland mulch stockpile

Authorities are trying to locate 24 people who were recorded accessing asbestos contaminated mulch at a central Queensland council depot.

Water projects in the pipeline for remote communities

Water projects in the pipeline for remote communities

Water projects in the pipeline for remote communities

Water projects in the pipeline for remote communities

New water security projects in remote areas of the Northern Territory will enable several Aboriginal communities to improve infrastructure and storage capacity.

'Game-changing' electric truck fleet launches in Sydney

'Game-changing' electric truck fleet launches in Sydney

'Game-changing' electric truck fleet launches in Sydney

'Game-changing' electric truck fleet launches in Sydney

The first 43 vehicles from Australia's largest electric truck trial have been unveiled in a move Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called a "game-changer".

Protester freed as appeal launched to increase sentence

Protester freed as appeal launched to increase sentence

Protester freed as appeal launched to increase sentence

Protester freed as appeal launched to increase sentence

A climate protester jailed for blocking lanes on a major Melbourne freeway has been released on bail as prosecutors launch an appeal to increase her sentence.

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Littering, asbestos fines to double in major crackdown

An asbestos crisis across Sydney has highlighted the urgent need for tighter environmental protection laws.

Traditional owners 'sick of being bullied' by gas firms

A Senate inquiry has heard traditional owners feel disrespected by gas firms seeking offshore approvals but the industry says it needs clarity and certainty.

From talk to torque: sovereign steel for solar economy

Manufacturer Orrcon Steel has joined forces with a global energy firm to supply torque tubes made from 100 per cent Australian steel for solar panel tracking.

Snake snack warning knell for endangered lizard

Mulga snakes have been discovered as potential predators of an endangered lizard after researchers examined a reptile's stomach contents.

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Saws down as state's forest logging firm gets the chop

A state-owned forestry company is being wound up after a ban on logging native trees, legal troubles and battles with environment and wildlife groups.

Lawyers to review EDO practices after Santos bungle

A group of independent legal experts will review the practices at Australia's peak environmental litigation group, after a damning federal court finding.

Woodside, Santos expansion less than super for funds

Some superannuation funds are reducing exposure to Woodside and Santos as members demand more climate action instead of their money bankrolling new gas fields.

Aussie green bank stumps up millions for future lithium

An emerging battery minerals producer will get $550 million to ride out a market slump and finish developing one of the world's best lithium deposits.

Cousins promises all-out campaign to end native logging

Businessman and environmental activist Geoff Cousins expects a public campaign to end native forest logging in NSW to be an easy sell.

Industry clamps as Asian honey bee nest found at port

Beekeepers are on high alert after an invasive Asian honey bee nest, which can carry a destructive mite, was found at a busy port.

Climate assessment details grim risks for Australia

Australia's first climate risk assessment is grim reading and outlines the threats people could face if the nation fails to prepare well for what's ahead.

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