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Call to block Woodside's $50b gas peninsula expansion

Call to block Woodside's $50b gas peninsula expansion

Prominent Australians have urged Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek to save sacred sites they say are at risk from a new gas export hub in Western Australia.

'Protect our children's future' with coal exit by 2030

'Protect our children's future' with coal exit by 2030

'Protect our children's future' with coal exit by 2030

'Protect our children's future' with coal exit by 2030

Australia can slash climate pollution by three quarters this decade and enjoy prosperity, according to a plan that covers every sector of the economy.

Carbon released from soil could worsen climate change

Carbon released from soil could worsen climate change

Carbon released from soil could worsen climate change

Carbon released from soil could worsen climate change

Australian scientists predict that the nation's soil will emit carbon as the climate warms and could account for more than 10 per cent of emissions by 2045.

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'Deliberate demand destruction' stinging gas consumers

'Deliberate demand destruction' stinging gas consumers

Western Australia faces an immediate gas supply risk triggered by the rush to run the nation on renewable energy, an audience of business leaders has heard.

Middle of the road: compromise for utes, SUVs in rules

Middle of the road: compromise for utes, SUVs in rules

Rules to lower vehicle emissions in Australia will involve compromises for utes and some large four-wheel-drive vehicles following industry negotiations.

Cyclone Megan response 'left remote residents stranded'

Cyclone Megan response 'left remote residents stranded'

Emergency responses to Tropical Cyclone Megan have been blasted by the Northern Territory's most powerful land council which says residents were left in danger.

Call for e-bike and e-scooter restrictions, EV training

Call for e-bike and e-scooter restrictions, EV training

An inquiry is exploring if new rules are needed to safely operate electric and hybrid cars but it's two-wheeled vehicles that are getting the most attention.

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Woodside Energy deal to secure domestic WA gas supply

Woodside Energy deal to secure domestic WA gas supply

Woodside Energy deal to secure domestic WA gas supply

Woodside Energy deal to secure domestic WA gas supply

Woodside Energy says it is in the final stages of striking a deal with the West Australian government to make more gas available for the local market.

Huge croc caught after evading capture for a month

Huge croc caught after evading capture for a month

Huge croc caught after evading capture for a month

Huge croc caught after evading capture for a month

A nearly four-metre-long crocodile stalked domestic animals on the edge of a private property, sparking a call to authorities to remove it.

Logging resumes on Kangaroo Island after koala deaths

Logging resumes on Kangaroo Island after koala deaths

Logging resumes on Kangaroo Island after koala deaths

Logging resumes on Kangaroo Island after koala deaths

A management plan will prevent more koalas falling to their deaths as a result of logging on Kangaroo Island, the South Australian government says.

Farmers turn up the heat against coal seam gas mining

Farmers turn up the heat against coal seam gas mining

Farmers turn up the heat against coal seam gas mining

Farmers turn up the heat against coal seam gas mining

Dozens of farmers across 20,000 hectares of agricultural land in Queensland have signed a “gasfield free” declaration opposing coal seam gas mining.

Parrot 'stuffed' while logging continues: scientist

Parrot 'stuffed' while logging continues: scientist

Parrot 'stuffed' while logging continues: scientist

Parrot 'stuffed' while logging continues: scientist

A leading expert says Australian governments are not doing what's needed to save the swift parrot, amid a new estimate there may be just 500 left.

Aussies support new car rules but want lower costs more

Aussies support new car rules but want lower costs more

Aussies support new car rules but want lower costs more

Aussies support new car rules but want lower costs more

New polling has revealed most Australians support rules to bring more efficient cars to the country, although cost-of-living remains their top priority.

Researcher sounds alarm over growing dead zone

Researcher sounds alarm over growing dead zone

Researcher sounds alarm over growing dead zone

Researcher sounds alarm over growing dead zone

A picturesque bay off Brisbane is being smothered with huge volumes of sediment and urgent action is needed to rehabilitate river systems, a new study warns.

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Financiers shun nuclear, upbeat on climate investment

Financiers are more upbeat on climate investment as Australia charts a clearer course, but nuclear reactors are not where they want to put superannuation money.

Renewable land grab leaves prime paddocks in production

A renewable energy land agent says farmers are happy with projects on paddocks they can't see from their porch, as long as it's their land making the money.

Bottle and can deposits reap millions and billions

Billions of drink containers have been saved from landfill through Queensland's container deposit scheme, putting $800 million back in people's pockets.

Up to $18b saved while watching footy with new air-con

Choosing the right appliance can shrink your power bill and make a dent in a business or household's carbon footprint, according to federal government data.

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New forestry plan seeks to avoid koala free future

A major summit focused on how to save koalas in NSW has been told a new road map is on the way for the forestry industry.

Most want energy-efficient homes but are stuck on price

Most Australian buyers, renters and builders want energy-efficient homes, a study has found, but high prices and a lack of knowledge are holding them back.

Researcher warns of killing zones inside new koala park

A sprawling new koala park planned in NSW will lock in logging threats unless all timber harvesting is banned, including in plantations, researchers warn.

Audi issues second electric car recall due to fire risk

More than 120 electric cars from German car maker Audi have been recalled in Australia, with owners warned a fix is still being developed.

Beetaloo 'massive sinkhole' for taxpayers, investors

A vast source of onshore gas up for development could waste billions of taxpayer and investor dollars by being unable to compete with a "glut" of foreign LNG.

Woodside preparing 'new climate bomb' on gas peninsula

A gas hub proposed by Woodside Energy would undermine efforts to counter climate change and seriously damage Australia's credibility, environmentalists say.

New vehicle rules under scrutiny as US changes EV path

Australia's peak car lobby group has called for big changes to the government's new vehicle emission rules after the US changed its long-term plans.

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