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Final hearings in landmark climate court case begin

Final hearings in landmark climate court case begin

Torres Strait Islander elders fear they will be displaced from their home within the next three decades as the final hearings in a landmark climate case begin.

Japan's giants commit to Aussie nickel joint venture

Japan's giants commit to Aussie nickel joint venture

Japan's giants commit to Aussie nickel joint venture

Japan's giants commit to Aussie nickel joint venture

A nickel explorer has formed a joint venture with two of Japan's industrial giants as Australia's allies move to secure long-term supplies of battery minerals.

A wonky take on Australia's big food waste problem

A wonky take on Australia's big food waste problem

A wonky take on Australia's big food waste problem

A wonky take on Australia's big food waste problem

As a deadline to halve food waste by 2030 looms, food rescue groups, upcycled food producers and a novelty fruit landmark are raising awareness of a big issue.

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Why 'noisy' electric cars could save Australian lives

Why 'noisy' electric cars could save Australian lives

New rules will force electric and hybrid vehicles to make sounds at low speeds next year, in a move that could save the lives of Australian pedestrians.

Dodging polar bears and scoffing butter on Arctic trek

Dodging polar bears and scoffing butter on Arctic trek

A glaciologist from subtropical Queensland is about to embark on an epic Arctic trek that combines science, adventure and an obscene amount of butter.

Legal threat as asbestos-park hit by algae outbreak

Legal threat as asbestos-park hit by algae outbreak

An area of Sydney parklands found to contain asbestos will stay closed after a blue-green algae bloom was found in wetlands managed by toll company Transurban.

Govt probes brumby rehoming on illegal knackery claims

Govt probes brumby rehoming on illegal knackery claims

The NSW government will investigate after suspending its brumby rehoming program on claims over 250 horses went to a person linked to an illegal knackery.

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Drones hit the skies in must-win fire ant war

Drones hit the skies in must-win fire ant war

Drones hit the skies in must-win fire ant war

Drones hit the skies in must-win fire ant war

Drones have joined the war on fire ants as investigations continue into the first detection of the super pest in the Murray Darling Basin, west of Brisbane.

Treasurer faces 'hard truths' in global industrial race

Treasurer faces 'hard truths' in global industrial race

Treasurer faces 'hard truths' in global industrial race

Treasurer faces 'hard truths' in global industrial race

The federal budget provides the "perfect lever to pull" for Australia to win back jobs and investment in the global race to secure clean energy supply chains.

Mass stranding kills 29 pilot whales

Mass stranding kills 29 pilot whales

Mass stranding kills 29 pilot whales

Mass stranding kills 29 pilot whales

After an hours-long rescue mission, the majority of a pod of up to 160 whales stranded at a beach in Western Australia have been saved.

Sydney drivers cop big fines for ICE-ing electric bays

Sydney drivers cop big fines for ICE-ing electric bays

Sydney drivers cop big fines for ICE-ing electric bays

Sydney drivers cop big fines for ICE-ing electric bays

Blocking electric vehicle charging bays attracts penalties in most parts of Australia but figures show the fines are not being applied consistently.

Traditional owners protest against mining at Jabiluka

Traditional owners protest against mining at Jabiluka

Traditional owners protest against mining at Jabiluka

Traditional owners protest against mining at Jabiluka

Mirarr traditional owners have protested outside ERA's AGM in Darwin, objecting to the company's bid to renew its lease at Jabiluka, which contains uranium.

Nuns join Citi protest over Indigenous rights breaches

Nuns join Citi protest over Indigenous rights breaches

Nuns join Citi protest over Indigenous rights breaches

Nuns join Citi protest over Indigenous rights breaches

Citi faces protests around the world, including Sydney, Melbourne and New York over support for oil, gas and coal projects and violation of Indigenous rights.

More Aussies to buy an electric car, but price a factor

More Aussies to buy an electric car, but price a factor

More Aussies to buy an electric car, but price a factor

More Aussies to buy an electric car, but price a factor

Almost one in three motorists who intend to buy a car in the next year will shop for an electric model, but high prices are slowing adoption rates.

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Electric cars to make bigger impact than electric homes

Laws to reduce vehicle emissions are on track to make a bigger environmental impact than disconnecting gas appliances, according to a study.

Fifty-year vision drawn up for Murray Darling Basin

Urgent research is needed and a national water body must be reinstated to ensure the health of Australia's biggest river network, according to experts.

Defence land could be weak spot in ant war

The discovery of fire ants on a defence base west of Brisbane has raised serious concerns about whether other defence sites are harbouring the super pest.

Cheaper renewable energy driving electricity costs down

Renewable energy generation is lifting its overall share of a growing national electricity market and pushing wholesale prices down, according to official data.

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Climate program accused of greenwashing 'not improper'

As a strategy to drive climate action faces scrutiny, public servants say it may not be perfect but it did not act outside the law.

Electric utes rolling to Australia, mining sites first

Australian mining companies will have more electric ute options after a local company partnered with Rivian to bring its low-emission vehicles to the country.

'Once-in-a-generation' change in corporate reporting

Smaller firms may be wary of new reporting obligations but the big end of town is calling for rapid passage of laws requiring honesty on climate-related risks.

'Why not walk?' Google Maps to roll out green features

Tech giant Google will introduce a series of features designed to save fuel or car trips to celebrate Earth Day.

Ute-turn: electric, hybrid utes ready for Aussie launch

Electric and hybrid utes are queuing up to launch in Australia following policy changes, and experts say they offer benefits which could attract new fans.

Rangers use new tech for tracking animals in the desert

Indigenous rangers are using ancient tracking techniques and modern technology to find native animals after developing bilingual training resources.

Sustainability: a price Australia can afford to pay?

Australia's mining bosses have been challenged by a former trade negotiator on sustainability standards and the social impact of extracting resources.

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