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'Protestival' set to sail despite big police presence

'Protestival' set to sail despite big police presence

Thousands are expected to gather to blockade Australia's largest coal port as a local council backs the protest message as consistent with its own views.

Brumby's days numbered after shift in alpine regions

Brumby's days numbered after shift in alpine regions

Brumby's days numbered after shift in alpine regions

Brumby's days numbered after shift in alpine regions

Opinions are split over the removal of special protections for wild horses living in the Australian Alps, which some say threatens the identity of the region.

Grins as environment laws pass in 'win for the country'

Grins as environment laws pass in 'win for the country'

Grins as environment laws pass in 'win for the country'

Grins as environment laws pass in 'win for the country'

An overhaul of environmental laws has cleared parliament, with the prime minister toasting the reforms despite the coalition branding them "economy wrecking".

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Environment reforms to pass after Labor-Greens deal

Environment reforms to pass after Labor-Greens deal

The first major changes in decades to Australia's long-criticised environment laws aim to better protect natural sites and speed up project approvals.

'It's disastrous': state scathing of nature reforms

'It's disastrous': state scathing of nature reforms

A ground-breaking overhaul of Australia's environment laws has been labelled a disaster that could devastate economic growth.

Australia faces fossil bind in COP31 negotiating role

Australia faces fossil bind in COP31 negotiating role

Australia could play a defining role in negotiating a global road map away from fossil fuels, but domestic gas and coal interests may get in the way.

Projects on the line if deal not struck on nature bill

Projects on the line if deal not struck on nature bill

Resource and housing projects could be blocked if Labor and the coalition don't strike a deal on long-awaited environmental reforms.

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Birdman tells the story of Australia’s greatest mimics

Birdman tells the story of Australia’s greatest mimics

Birdman tells the story of Australia’s greatest mimics

Birdman tells the story of Australia’s greatest mimics

An Australian videographer has showcased the nation's most beloved songbirds to the world as habitat loss and climate change threaten to endanger his work.

New offers made as clock starts ticking on nature talks

New offers made as clock starts ticking on nature talks

New offers made as clock starts ticking on nature talks

New offers made as clock starts ticking on nature talks

Environmentalists are pleading with the government to strike a deal with the Greens on major reforms which could include a crackdown on native forest logging.

Coalition has 'mountain to climb' in dire poll result

Coalition has 'mountain to climb' in dire poll result

Coalition has 'mountain to climb' in dire poll result

Coalition has 'mountain to climb' in dire poll result

Liberal MPs and senators are preparing to convene but are playing down the prospects of a leadership spill as they digest another round of negative polling.

Labor faces major roadblocks in bid to pass nature laws

Labor faces major roadblocks in bid to pass nature laws

Labor faces major roadblocks in bid to pass nature laws

Labor faces major roadblocks in bid to pass nature laws

Labor is facing questions over its attempt to fast-track environmental reforms as the government tries to woo its opponents in the hopes of striking a deal.

D-day looms for nature overhaul but final deal elusive

D-day looms for nature overhaul but final deal elusive

D-day looms for nature overhaul but final deal elusive

D-day looms for nature overhaul but final deal elusive

The environment minister has urged the coalition and Greens to come to the table and do a deal on big reforms to Australia's nature protections.

'New hope' for climate after COP summit wraps up

'New hope' for climate after COP summit wraps up

'New hope' for climate after COP summit wraps up

'New hope' for climate after COP summit wraps up

Environment groups are welcoming a fresh commitment to phase out fossil fuels despite what they say was an underwhelming finish to the 2025 UN climate summit.

COP30 reaches compromise deal, sidesteps fossil fuels

COP30 reaches compromise deal, sidesteps fossil fuels

COP30 reaches compromise deal, sidesteps fossil fuels

COP30 reaches compromise deal, sidesteps fossil fuels

COP30 climate talks have ended without a binding plan to phase out fossil fuels, with delegates instead backing a boost in financing for developing countries.

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COP30 climate summit deadlock as EU rejects draft deal

COP30 negotiations are deadlocked over whether the accord should set the world on a clearer path away from fossil fuels, with the EU calling the draft too weak.

Federal environment laws 'won't fix' project backlog

As Labor tries to pass an overhaul of Australia's environmental laws before Christmas, analysis suggests they might not address a backlog of energy projects.

Fire disrupts COP30, 13 treated for smoke inhalation

Thirteen people have been treated for smoke inhalation following a fire at the COP30 venue in Brazil, organisers say.

'Can't have it all': Australia abandons climate summit

Australia will not host the UN's annual climate summit in 2026, instead yielding to a rival bid from Turkey in a last-minute compromise deal.

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Early COP30 climate deal eludes Brazil but Lula upbeat

The COP30 talks are split on whether countries will agree to develop a "roadmap" setting out how the world will transition away from fossil fuels.

NGOs lament missed 'COPportunity' for SA and climate

Pacific advocates hope their climate ambitions can still be achieved from the wreckage of Australia's bid to host the COP31 summit.

Dissent over tough line against cancer linked chemicals

A ban on 'forever chemicals' and legal action against a leading manufacturer have been recommended by an inquiry sparked by health fears and contamination.

PM launches blistering attack on climate policy 'mess'

Anthony Albanese has torn strips off the coalition's climate and energy policies after an apparent about-face over public funding for coal-powered plants.

Pope pleads for climate action to save God's creation

Pope Leo XIV is urging countries at United Nations climate talks to take “concrete actions” to stop climate change that is threatening the planet

Mining giant reveals deal to turn iron and steel green

One of Australia's largest mining companies will pause its plans to produce greener iron and invest $35 million in emerging local technology.

Moderate MPs rally around Ley amid leadership turmoil

Sussan Ley's allies insist they are not preparing to turn on their leader to support right-wing challengers after a damaging stoush over climate policy.

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