CSIRO environmental research unit faces major job cuts
CSIRO confirms up to 150 environmental scientists will lose jobs as agency shifts focus to revenue-generating sectors. Critics call decision 'deeply concerning' for Australia's climate future.
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Adelaide loses COP31 bid to Turkiye despite $4M spend
Adelaide's bid to host the 2026 UN climate summit COP31 has failed, with the event going to Turkiye. The state government spent millions on the unsuccessful proposal. Download the app for more.
Greens plan to ban household gas in South Australia
SA Greens unveil $382 million plan to phase out household gas appliances by 2026 election. Bold climate action targets algal blooms and emissions.
Australia Rejects UN Interference in Gas Project
Senator Slade Brockman condemns UN committee's unwelcome intervention in WA's North West Shelf gas project, defending Australia's environmental credentials.
Newcastle readers on retail, transport, and climate
Newcastle Herald readers share views on poor retail service, a visionary metro plan for the city, and the heated climate change debate. Read their compelling letters.
WA EPA passes Woodside carbon capture review to Feds
WA's EPA won't assess Woodside's Browse carbon capture plan, leaving it to federal regulators. The project aims to store 80 million tonnes of CO2. Read the full story.
Beat Coalition's climate lies with lower power bills
Labor's renewable energy policies offer Australians the quickest way to reduce electricity costs while exposing opposition misinformation about climate action. Learn how timing is critical.
Energy companies defy Coalition's net zero retreat
AGL and the Australian Energy Council reaffirm commitment to net zero by 2050, creating a stark divide with the Coalition's new climate policy. Discover how this impacts Australia's energy future.
Australia Withdraws COP31 Bid, Turkey to Host
Australia abandons COP31 climate summit bid, clearing path for Turkey to host 2026 UN conference. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese cites global economic pressures for strategic withdrawal.
Sussan Ley's Net-Zero Reset: What Will She Fall For?
Deputy Liberal leader Sussan Ley faces scrutiny after net-zero policy reversal. As political winds shift, what principles guide her decisions? Analysis of Australia's climate debate.
Human indifference blamed for Australia's extinction crisis
Experts warn Australia's environmental laws won't stop extinction crisis without addressing human population growth and consumption patterns. Read the urgent call for action.
Climate Realists Wrong: Clean Energy Progress Revealed
New data shows significant climate progress despite pessimism. Australia leads in renewable adoption with solar and EVs transforming our energy future. Read the facts.
Climate Action Becomes Electoral Imperative in Australia
New analysis reveals climate policy is now mainstream in Australian politics, with parties risking electoral oblivion by abandoning net zero commitments. Younger voters driving change.
Japan Objects to South Korean Takeover of Austal
Japan formally voices security concerns to Australian Defence regarding South Korea's Hanwha bid for Austal. The move could impact regional defence partnerships.
Rising Tide faces criticism over protest track record
Newcastle's Rising Tide protest group faces community backlash over broken promises and protest tactics. Local businesses and residents question the group's methods as cruise ships cancel visits.
Man arrested after four-hour axe siege in South Nowra
A 24-year-old man has been taken into custody following a tense four-hour siege on the NSW South Coast where he allegedly held three people hostage while armed with an axe.
Tourism Industry Boss Departs, Citing Major Challenges
South Australia's tourism chief steps down after three years, highlighting rising costs and algal bloom impacts as critical industry challenges. Read the full analysis.
Liberals Alienating Climate Voters Over Climate Policy
The Liberal Party faces losing climate-conscious voters as internal divisions hamper credible climate policy. Analysis shows the growing electoral threat.
Liberals dump net zero, risk voter backlash
The Liberal Party's decision to abandon its net zero emissions target represents a major political gamble that could alienate young voters, women and urban constituents. Analysis suggests this ideological move ignores critical electoral realities.
Liberals Dump Net Zero in Major Climate Policy Reversal
Australia's Liberal Party has officially abandoned its net zero emissions target, marking a dramatic shift in climate policy that could reshape the nation's environmental future.
Zempilas' Net Zero Reversal Causes Political Storm
Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas faces backlash after reversing his net zero stance just one week after calling climate target abandonment foolish. Read the full political drama.
Sussan Ley shifts Coalition climate policy stance
Deputy Liberal leader Sussan Ley announces significant climate policy changes, setting up direct contest on energy with Labor government. Read the full analysis.
Liberals dump net zero in climate policy shift
Mark Riley analyses the Liberal Party's decision to abandon its net zero commitment under Sussan Ley, tracing two decades of climate policy inconsistency. Discover how this impacts Australian households and politics.
Liberal Candidate Calls for End to Climate Wars
Canberra Liberals Senate candidate Nick Tyrrell pushes for balanced climate approach amid party divisions. Read about his vision for emissions reduction and energy affordability.
E-bikes and protests divide Newcastle community
Newcastle residents clash over e-bike safety and climate protests as letters reveal deep divisions on transport, housing and environmental policy in the Hunter region.
Climate Inaction Threatens Australian Security
Former defence chief Chris Barrie warns Australia's fossil fuel approvals undermine regional stability, creating unprecedented climate migration and security threats.
SA Businesses Stand Firm on Net Zero Commitments
South Australia's leading companies maintain ambitious climate targets as Liberal politicians prepare for crucial Canberra meeting on climate policy. Discover their positions.
SA ill-prepared for algal bloom disaster: report
A damning federal inquiry reveals how ill-prepared South Australian governments were for a major ecological and economic disaster caused by algal blooms.
Rising Tide defends protest as Hunter faces climate costs
Newcastle's Rising Tide activists respond to tourism criticism while highlighting the $200 million flood damage. Local letters also tackle quarry approval and political accountability.
Six-week search for missing SA boy August Lamont continues
August 'Gus' Lamont, 4, remains missing after six weeks in remote South Australia. Police continue search amid harsh terrain as community holds hope for answers.
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