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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.

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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

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

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

Toyota picks Australia to test hydrogen van prototype

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.

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Energy minister confident in NT gas after setbacks

Energy minister confident in NT gas after setbacks

Energy minister confident in NT gas after setbacks

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

'Dying industry': taxpayers prop up native tree logging

'Dying industry': taxpayers prop up native tree logging

'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

Watchdog details allegations against NSW Forestry Corp

Watchdog details allegations against NSW Forestry Corp

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.

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

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

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

'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'

Last 12 months on earth were 'hottest on record'

Last 12 months on earth were 'hottest on record'

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

Labor government's Murray Darling plan lacks support

Labor government's Murray Darling plan lacks support

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.

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

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

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

'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.

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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.

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.

Daytime search for nocturnal glider sparks new rules

NSW's environmental watchdog is rewriting search rules after the Forestry Corporation looked for an endangered nocturnal glider during the day.

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NAB biggest emitters will need climate transition plans

Big NAB customers in the fossil fuel sector seeking new or renewed corporate finance from October 2025 will need to have a climate transition plan in place.

NT government Middle Arm submission 'laughable': elders

Traditional owners and environmentalists have hit back at the Northern Territory government's submission to the Middle Arm Senate inquiry.

Aussie supermarkets failing in war on plastic: audit

Australian supermarkets have been given an F for fail on plastic waste reduction, with an audit detailing some disturbing practices.

Turnbull double act call for 'more density, everywhere'

Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull and former Sydney mayor Lucy Turnbull have weighed into housing affordability debate as part of a national address.

Scientists give testimony in Torres Strait climate case

Scientists have begun giving evidence in a landmark climate case at the Federal Court in Melbourne, where Torres Strait Islanders are challenging the government

Emissions higher in mossy wetlands with brumbies: study

An Australian-first study has found carbon dioxide emissions from alpine peatlands are higher in areas disturbed by feral horses.

Hydrogen-powered 'flying car' to be used in emergencies

An Australian company developing a hydrogen-fuelled aircraft capable of flying for up to 1000km has received a $5.4 million boost.

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