Stirling's trolley crackdown dumped over legal issues
The City of Stirling's proposed laws to fine retailers for abandoned shopping trolleys have been scrapped after legal advice found they exceeded council powers. Discover what's next.
The City of Stirling's proposed laws to fine retailers for abandoned shopping trolleys have been scrapped after legal advice found they exceeded council powers. Discover what's next.
Opposition Leader Sussan Ley declares Coalition will back Labor's environmental law overhaul if government makes seven key changes. Critical Senate vote scheduled for next Wednesday.
Tourism operators document remarkable biodiversity recovery on the Great Barrier Reef while new protection measures are implemented to safeguard Australia's natural wonder.
New environmental laws contain major loopholes that could harm the Great Barrier Reef. Conservation groups warn urgent changes are needed to protect Australia's natural wonder.
A major five-building residential complex has been approved for the Illawarra Leagues Club site in Wollongong, adding 204 apartments to the city centre after Land and Environment Court decision.
Lake Macquarie City Council is recasting the tender for the $2 million Belmont Wharf upgrade after terminating the initial contract. Discover the project's new timeline and community impact.
A new $6 million service station and childcare centre is underway in Kirwan after developers won a court battle against council objections. Construction progresses on Thuringowa Drive.
A large-scale search for a kite surfer in distress off the Mandurah coast was called off after police believe the person made it back to shore safely. Read the full story.
A new community-led working group in Williamtown will drive local solutions to PFAS contamination, bringing together residents and government after nine years of environmental impact.
Wollongong residents are paying $44,000 to remove a humpback whale killed by a NSW government shark net. The council's request for state funding was denied despite dangerous removal conditions.
Three men face court after shocking footage showed jet skis allegedly ploughing through a pod of protected bottlenose dolphins off Brighton Beach. Know the full story.
Environment Minister Murray Watt defends government's handling of harmful algal bloom following damning 207-page Senate report. Read the latest developments from Adelaide summit.
National audit reveals no major Australian supermarket meets plastic sustainability standards. Shippers pay more to avoid plastic packaging. Discover the full investigation.
Victoria Park Mayor Karen Vernon issues public apology after 46 trees wrongly removed during Elizabeth Baillie Reserve upgrades. Town commits to planting 94 replacement trees.
Cairns' rapidly expanding marine industry is hosting a major careers event this weekend, offering exciting job opportunities from superyacht maintenance to marine tourism for school leavers and career changers.
Far North Queensland scientists are preparing to document one of nature's most breathtaking phenomena - the annual synchronised coral spawning on the Great Barrier Reef, a critical event for reef survival and regeneration.
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.
Exclusive testing reveals dangerous neurotoxins in South Australia's algal blooms, prompting urgent health warnings and beach closures across multiple coastal communities.
Tourists at Queensland's Moreton Island witnessed an incredible natural phenomenon as hundreds of sharks gathered in crystal-clear waters just off the beach, prompting expert warnings about marine behaviour.
The Coral Adventurer cruise ship has arrived in Far North Queensland waters following the sudden death of a passenger during a stop at Lizard Island. Authorities are investigating the tragic incident that occurred during what should have been a dream trop
A devastating discovery off Coledale Beach as a humpback whale becomes the latest victim of shark net entanglement, sparking renewed debate about marine protection methods.
Outraged Shellharbour residents are demanding action after their beloved coastal sanctuary was trashed with rubbish and graffiti, sparking calls for better protection of local natural treasures.
Exclusive details emerge as Queensland police question superyacht crew following the tragic death of a 73-year-old woman during a Lizard Island diving excursion. The investigation continues.
Marine rescuers perform dramatic operation to free critically endangered grey nurse shark from fishing line entanglement in Queensland waters.
Experts warn that a dangerous combination of warm ocean temperatures and early rainfall could create perfect conditions for deadly box jellyfish and Irukandji to appear weeks ahead of schedule in Cairns waters.
Australia's long-standing 'toughen up' workplace mentality is facing its day of reckoning as experts warn toxic attitudes are damaging mental health and driving talent away.
The City of Perth has revealed exciting concept designs for a state-of-the-art Resource Recovery Facility that could transform how the city manages waste and recycling.
Australian fashion brands are making misleading environmental claims while the industry faces a sustainability reckoning. Discover which companies are under scrutiny.
A dramatic marine operation unfolded at Bellambi Boat Ramp as authorities worked to remove a deceased humpback whale, drawing crowds of fascinated spectators to the Illawarra coastline.
Australian oyster farmers create floating blockade to prevent contaminated harvest from reaching consumers amid dangerous algae bloom in NSW waters.