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Tiwi songline protected from pipeline but work allowed

Tiwi songline protected from pipeline but work allowed

The Federal Court has granted a limited injunction against Santos constructing its Barossa gas pipeline, excluding an area off the coast of the Tiwi Islands.

US brand plans to drive electric car sales Down Under

General Motors is planning an electric return to the Australian market, revealing it will launch a battery-powered Cadillac and two retail stores.

Disaster hit Somali at risk of crisis-level hunger

Disaster hit Somali at risk of crisis-level hunger

Disaster hit Somali at risk of crisis-level hunger

Disaster hit Somali at risk of crisis-level hunger

Almost half a million people have been left homeless by flooding in Somalia and now the country faces crisis-level hunger.

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One of Australia's cheapest EVs named Car of the Year

One of Australia's cheapest EVs named Car of the Year

It's one of three electric vehicles to launch in Australia for less than $40,000 and Carsales has named the MG4 as the best new car of 2023.

Forestry Corporation hit with stop work order over dens

Forestry Corporation hit with stop work order over dens

The Forestry Corporation of NSW has been slapped with a new stop work order, amid concerns about efforts to protect endangered greater gliders.

School beach ban backflip after rash of shark attacks

School beach ban backflip after rash of shark attacks

The education department is aiming to resume beach swimming lessons after it banned on-water activities amid concern over shark attacks off the SA coast.

Aussies urged to get on board an electric ferry future

Aussies urged to get on board an electric ferry future

Battery-powered boats could cut pollution and diesel fuel costs, according to a former Olympian visiting Australia to promote the technology.

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Billions of litres to be extracted from NT groundwater

Billions of litres to be extracted from NT groundwater

Billions of litres to be extracted from NT groundwater

Billions of litres to be extracted from NT groundwater

The Northern Territory's largest water allocation plan has been released, angering environmentalists and traditional owners.

Sea dumping legislation passes the upper house

Sea dumping legislation passes the upper house

Sea dumping legislation passes the upper house

Sea dumping legislation passes the upper house

Carbon dioxide will be allowed to be exported from Australia to be stored under the sea after new laws passed in federal parliament.

Australia's centre of power to power more electric cars

Australia's centre of power to power more electric cars

Australia's centre of power to power more electric cars

Australia's centre of power to power more electric cars

The first of more than 50 electric vehicle chargers have opened in Canberra's Parliament House as part of an effort to meet growing demand from visitors.

Calls for more shark tech after flurry of SA attacks

Calls for more shark tech after flurry of SA attacks

Calls for more shark tech after flurry of SA attacks

Calls for more shark tech after flurry of SA attacks

A spate of shark attacks off South Australian beaches has led to calls for more investment in shark deterrent technology, including tagging and beacons.

Scientists sail to study world's strongest current

Scientists sail to study world's strongest current

Scientists sail to study world's strongest current

Scientists sail to study world's strongest current

Scientists aboard CSIRO research vessel Investigator will study the flow of warm waters through the current surrounding Antarctica.

What Westpac zero deforestation pledge means for ag

What Westpac zero deforestation pledge means for ag

What Westpac zero deforestation pledge means for ag

What Westpac zero deforestation pledge means for ag

A zero deforestation target for agriculture set by Westpac has been described as "enormous" by the conservation movement but condemned by farmers.

Cave divers catch a glimpse of Australia's distant past

Cave divers catch a glimpse of Australia's distant past

Cave divers catch a glimpse of Australia's distant past

Cave divers catch a glimpse of Australia's distant past

A cave-diving palaeontologist hopes fossils hidden in a system of subterranean caverns will shed light on the mystery of Australia's megafauna extinction.

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Toyota picks Australia to test hydrogen van prototype

A van powered by three hydrogen tanks will be tested in Australia after Toyota chose the nation as the best place to trial the technology.

Energy minister confident in NT gas after setbacks

The Northern Territory Energy and Mining Minister Nicole Manison says she is still confident in the industry after a tough two weeks.

'Dying industry': taxpayers prop up native tree logging

Nearly $250 million in grants have gone to the state-owned NSW forestry corporation in recent years amid questions about the sector's financial viability.

Watchdog details allegations against NSW Forestry Corp

A state-owned forestry corporation has been accused of failing to properly search a forest for the endangered greater glider before logging its habitat.

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'Very high' risk of major summer fish kill in Darling

It's likely another mass fish kill will occur at Menindee, the NSW government says, as state and federal Labor move to protect Darling River animal inhabitants.

Last 12 months on earth were 'hottest on record'

Temperatures on earth in the past 12 months were the hottest ever recorded, with everybody experiencing "unusual climate-driven heat", an analysis has found.

Labor government's Murray Darling plan lacks support

A Senate committee has released a report into the government's new Murray-Darling Basin plan to recover 450 gigalitres of water, but the Greens are dissenting.

Businesses still in the slow lane for electric vehicles

Almost one in three businesses have yet to add an electric car to their fleet and half say they will not make a full move until after 2030, a new study finds.

'We've got to do better': farmers tackle mental health

Farmers are hitting the road for a series of workshops across Queensland and NSW to help other producers prepare mentally for the tough times ahead.

Bait shortage white-ants bid to end spread of tiny pest

A shortage of baits is frustrating efforts to stop the spread of fire ants, which pose a huge threat to the Australian economy and the environment.

Shareholder takes ANZ to court over climate risks

An ANZ shareholder will take the bank to court over concerns about its climate change and biodiversity loss risk management.

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