Student fined $35K for insect smuggling
A 22-year-old international student faces massive penalties after being caught trying to export protected Australian wildlife including tarantulas and beetles from Sydney Airport.
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WA Premier's 'Get It Done' ultimatum on environment laws
Roger Cook demands Senate pass Labor's environmental reforms as crucial vote looms, warning against political games with Australia's future.
Earth's Vital Signs Failing: Climate Emergency Deepens
A shocking new report reveals Earth's climate indicators are deteriorating at unprecedented rates, with 20 of 35 planetary health metrics now at record extremes.
WA Labor to debate total fracking ban at conference
Western Australia's Labor faithful are set to debate a comprehensive fracking prohibition that could reshape the state's energy future and environmental policies.
SA's Massive Clothing Recycling Weekend Tackles Fashion Waste
South Australia launches groundbreaking clothing recycling initiative to combat staggering textile waste figures. Discover how you can participate in this environmental game-changer.
Perth's paediatric crisis leaves 12,000 kids waiting years
Western Australia faces a devastating paediatrician shortage as waiting lists explode to 12,000 children, with some families waiting over four years for essential medical care.
Whitlam Dismissal: Democracy's Fragile Moment
Nearly 50 years later, the dramatic dismissal of Prime Minister Gough Whitlam remains a stark reminder of Australian democracy's vulnerability and the enduring power of constitutional crises.
WA's Green Rare Earth Mining Revolution
Western Australia's rare earth mining sector is pioneering environmentally responsible practices that could make the state a global leader in sustainable critical minerals production.
FNQ Council cuts environmental data frequency
FNQ Regional Council defends controversial move to shift from annual to biennial environmental reporting, claiming efficiency gains while critics raise transparency concerns.
SA Communities Face Climate Threat as Time Runs Out
New report reveals South Australian communities face existential threat from climate change, with experts demanding immediate political action to prevent irreversible damage.
Gold Coast's Cane Toad Cleanup Returns After Record Haul
Gold Coast residents are gearing up for another massive cane toad removal campaign after last year's record-breaking effort removed over 50,000 invasive pests from local ecosystems.
SA Mayors Rush to Brazil for COP31 Climate Talks
South Australian council leaders embark on urgent Brazilian mission to secure global climate commitments ahead of final COP31 negotiations in Adelaide.
Sustainability: Marketing's Unspoken Challenge
New research reveals Australian marketers are struggling to authentically implement sustainability practices, with greenwashing concerns and consumer skepticism creating major challenges for brands trying to go green.
WA cracks down on greenwashing with new mandatory rules
Western Australian businesses face stricter regulations as the state government intensifies its fight against misleading environmental marketing. Discover how new mandatory guidelines will impact local agencies and protect consumers.
Tomago Could Incinerate Sydney's Waste in Landfill Crisis
As Sydney's landfills reach capacity, a controversial proposal could see Hunter's Tomago facility burning the city's waste. Explore the environmental debate and regional implications.
Narrabri Gas Land Grab Sparks Legal Battle
Growing controversy surrounds the compulsory acquisition of farmland for Santos' Narrabri Gas Project, with landowners and environmental groups mounting fierce opposition.
Gungahlin United FC collapses into administration
Canberra's football community reels as Gungahlin United FC enters administration, cancels AGM and faces uncertain future in local competition.
Soaring Power Prices Threaten WA Mining Jobs
Chamber of Minerals and Energy warns skyrocketing electricity costs are putting WA's resources sector at risk, calling on the Cook Government to intervene before massive job losses occur.
Canberra Liberals crisis: Lee suspends Parton
The Canberra Liberals face internal turmoil as Opposition Leader Elizabeth Lee suspends key party member Mark Parton, exposing deep fractures within the conservative ranks ahead of crucial elections.
Climate Activists Board Coal Ship in Newcastle Protest
Environmental group Rising Tide stages dramatic harbour protest, boarding bulk carrier to demand end to coal exports from Newcastle - Australia's climate battleground heats up.
Hunter Businesses Fear Tomago Aluminium Closure Crisis
Hunter Valley businesses are warning of catastrophic economic consequences if the Tomago Aluminium smelter closes, with thousands of jobs and billions in economic activity at stake due to energy policy uncertainty.
Tomago Smelter Crisis: Economic Disaster Looms
The potential closure of the Tomago aluminium smelter threatens thousands of jobs and could send shockwaves through Australia's manufacturing sector, with industry experts warning of catastrophic consequences.
ACT Liberals in leadership crisis turmoil
Canberra's Liberal Party faces internal chaos as leadership tensions boil over, threatening their chances in the upcoming territory election.
Greens, Liberals force audit of $10b housing fund
In a rare bipartisan move, the Greens and Liberal Party have successfully pushed for an Australian National Audit Office investigation into the government's $10 billion Housing Australia Future Fund, raising questions about the fund's management and trans
Canberra Developer Keggins Collapses Amid Millions in Debt
Another major blow hits Canberra's construction sector as prominent developer Keggins appoints administrators, leaving creditors owed millions and projects in limbo.
WA's Regional Housing Crisis Blocks Affordable Living
Western Australia's regional towns offer affordable living and stunning landscapes, but a severe housing shortage is preventing Australians from seizing the opportunity.
Newcastle Council to Miss Housing Targets
Newcastle City Council faces mounting pressure as it appears unlikely to meet the NSW government's ambitious housing supply goals, raising concerns about affordability and availability across the region.
WA's Infrastructure Gridlock Crisis Exposed
Western Australia faces a perfect storm of infrastructure failures as population growth overwhelms transport networks, creating daily chaos for commuters and threatening economic productivity.
Nature Repair Market: Christmas deadline for landmark laws
Exclusive: Environment Minister Murray Watt reveals urgent timeline for world-first Nature Repair Market legislation, aiming to pass historic environmental reforms before Christmas break.
WA Miners Fear Project Delays Under New Environmental Laws
Western Australia's mining sector faces significant delays as new federal environmental legislation introduces 37 definitions of 'unacceptable impacts' that could stall crucial resource projects.
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