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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.
Geelong names 12 doctors in concussion class action
Geelong Football Club has dragged 12 former doctors into concussion lawsuit as medical experts warn about working in AFL. Nearly 100 players involved in billion-dollar case.
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.
University staff strike escalates with Sydney rally
University of Newcastle staff are taking their industrial action to Sydney, rallying outside a 60th anniversary event amid ongoing disputes over pay, workloads and job security.
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.
Young Australians ignoring sun safety warnings
New research reveals Gen Z and millennials are Australia's least sun-safe generations. Learn why this matters and how Cancer Council is reviving 80s mascot Sid Seagull to save lives.
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.
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.
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.
Hunter miners locked out as coal mine negotiations fail
Bloomfield Group locks out Rix's Creek miners after negotiations break down. Union condemns the move as workers fight for a fair enterprise agreement in the Hunter Valley.
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.
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.
Nationals drop net zero: Economic risks for Australia
The National Party's reversal on net zero targets threatens investment, power prices and Australia's green export opportunities. Experts warn of economic damage.
Predator: Badlands - Canberra's Sci-Fi Comedy Thriller
Discover how Canberra's film scene brings alien hunters to life in this darkly comedic sci-fi adventure that blends horror with humour.
WA MP breaks ranks over Liberal net zero policy delay
West Australian MP Ben Small publicly challenges Shadow Environment Minister Sussan Ley over the Liberal Party's stalled net zero emissions policy, exposing internal divisions ahead of crucial climate talks.
WA firefighters reject government's pay offer as 'disappointing'
Western Australia's firefighters union has knocked back the state government's latest wage proposal, calling the offer 'disappointing' as industrial tensions escalate.
Energy bosses slam net zero cost claims
Top Australian energy executives challenge 'misleading' cost claims about the net zero transition, revealing why going green won't break the bank as critics suggest.
LNP Coal Plan Threatens Great Barrier Reef: Labor
The Australian Labor Party sounds alarm over LNP's energy strategy that prioritises coal expansion, potentially jeopardising the Great Barrier Reef's UNESCO World Heritage listing and Queensland's tourism industry.
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