Outcry over Palestinian speaker cut from Adelaide Writers' Week
Adelaide Writers' Week faces backlash for removing Palestinian advocate Randa Abdel-Fattah. Meanwhile, SA's net zero claims clash with dire climate warnings. Read the full story.
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Health system strained by extreme weather and heatwaves
New report reveals how heatwaves and extreme weather events are overwhelming Australia's health services, driving up emergency admissions and costs. Learn the urgent call for climate-resilient healthcare.
Remembering the Hunter's deadly 1939 heatwave
As a severe heatwave looms, we revisit the Hunter's 1939 furnace that killed scores, halted work, and left a tragic mark on local records. Discover the history to understand the present.
Australia's Stance on Venezuela Questioned After US Action
Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro is in US custody after a military operation. Experts urge Australia to forge its own strategic position, distinct from the US, as protests are planned across Australian cities.
Voters demand migration pause as numbers hit 1.27 million
New Resolve poll shows over 60% of Australians want immigration halted for housing. Stephen Saunders argues migration policy is 'bonkers' and undemocratic. Read the full debate.
SA on track for net zero despite catastrophic forecasts
South Australia is confidently progressing towards its 2050 net zero emissions target, with new data showing strong renewable energy growth is outpacing grim predictions. Discover how the state is turning the tide.
Newcastle Letters: Legacy, Bondi, and Community Views
Readers share powerful tributes and perspectives on climate action, the Bondi tragedy, and societal divisions. Explore the community's voice in the Newcastle Herald.
US Sacks Climate Scientists, Dismantles Research Institutes
The Trump administration is firing over 1,100 scientists and dismantling a premier climate research institute, removing references to human-caused climate change from official websites. This analysis explores the political motives behind the attack on sci
Newcastle Letters: Bondi Heroes, Toilet Debate & Climate
Newcastle Herald readers share views on Bondi tragedy heroes, inclusive toilets, climate action, and local parking woes. Read diverse community opinions.
Super funds face pressure over fossil fuel investments
Market Forces empowers Australians to challenge superannuation funds and banks investing in fossil fuels. Discover how members are pushing for climate-conscious portfolios.
Sussan Ley's high-risk policy trap on immigration and IR
Opposition Leader Sussan Ley faces pressure to release detailed policies early, navigating internal Liberal splits on immigration and the treacherous ground of industrial relations reform. Will it be a repeat of past failures?
NRL's R360 U-turn, climate wars & Newcastle port protests debated
Newcastle Herald readers weigh in on NRL's stance on R360 defectors, renewed climate policy battles, and the impact of recent port blockades. Dive into the local debate.
Torres Strait MP Urges National Climate Action
Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch brings the urgent climate crisis of the Torres Strait to Parliament, demanding emissions cuts to save island communities from rising seas.
Former Wollongong councillor arrested in coal protest
Former Wollongong councillor Cath Blakey was among 141 activists arrested at Rising Tide's Newcastle coal port blockade. She cites climate impacts as her motivation for protest action.
Protesters lock onto Newcastle coal loader
Rising Tide climate activists have disrupted the world's largest coal port in Newcastle, with 16 people locking themselves to equipment. The protest follows mass arrests over the weekend.
Climate protesters lock on to Newcastle coal equipment
A major police operation is underway in Newcastle after climate activists locked themselves onto coal loaders and conveyor belts, disrupting the world's biggest coal port.
Knitting Nannas arrested in Newcastle protest
Grandmother activists from the Knitting Nannas group were detained after sailing into Newcastle's shipping channel during climate protests. Read their powerful story.
Newcastle researcher probes $137 billion biodiversity market
University of Newcastle researcher Dr Brooke Williams receives $530,000 grant to develop tool for effective forest restoration amid Australia's growing environmental markets.
Australia's Future: A 55 Million Strong, Asian-Led Nation
By 2100, Australia transforms into a hybrid Pacific-Eurasian nation of 55 million, led by an ethnic Chinese PM, navigating a world where China is the dominant global power.
141 arrested in Newcastle climate protests
Police arrest 141 climate activists during weekend protests at Newcastle coal port. Protesters blocked ships, scaled anchors in dramatic demonstration against fossil fuels.
141 arrests in Newcastle harbour climate protest
Mass climate protest in Newcastle Harbour leads to 141 arrests as Rising Tide activists blockade coal shipments. Police condemn 'dangerous' actions disrupting port operations.
Newcastle Harbour Blockade Set to Escalate Sunday
The Rising Tide 'protestival' in Newcastle is set to escalate its harbour blockade this Sunday. Get the latest live updates on the climate action.
Albanese's Chris Bowen Gamble Backfires Spectacularly
Anthony Albanese's decision to back Chris Bowen's climate policies may be his biggest political error since the Voice referendum defeat, threatening Australia's economic stability.
Climate Activists Blockade Newcastle Coal Port
Climate activists from Rising Tide have blockaded the world's largest coal port in Newcastle. Get the latest updates and photos from the major environmental protest.
Doctors protest coal exports over health concerns
Australian healthcare workers join climate protests, citing fossil fuels as the century's greatest health threat. They demand government action to protect community wellbeing.
Newcastle-Sydney high-speed rail faces community doubts
Newcastle residents question high-speed rail feasibility while climate protests and government policies spark heated community debate. Read local perspectives on infrastructure and environment.
Newcastle Mayor on Climate Protests and Personal Health Fight
Newcastle Lord Mayor Ross Kerridge speaks out about Rising Tide protests while drawing parallels with his cancer treatment. Read his powerful message about science and hope.
Environment reforms pass as Coalition misses deal
Environment Minister Murray Watt secures major EPBC reforms with Greens support after Coalition negotiations fail. Business groups express disappointment as government achieves environmental policy victory.
Poll: ACT voters want climate protection in new laws
Exclusive polling reveals 80% of Canberrans want climate impacts considered in Albanese government's environment laws, with Labor risking voter backlash in marginal seats.
Emma Garlett: Climate Change and Indigenous Connection
Noongar woman Emma Garlett explores how changing seasons signal land stress and why Indigenous knowledge matters for Australia's environmental future. Learn more.
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