Environmental protection
Why Tanya Plibersek is ‘absolutely prepared to put the blowtorch on Peter Dutton’
The environment minister is fighting back at the criticisms of her political opponents as global green leaders descend on Australia.
- by Mike Foley and Nick O'Malley
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Local council
‘They’re an idiot’: Mayor lashes those behind Perth park tree carnage
Over the past two years, 56 trees planted in four separate occasions at a park in Ocean Reef have been poisoned or cut.
- by Claire Ottaviano
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Political donations
New environmental watchdog boss lifts lid on WA Labor’s cash-for-access forums
In defending his independence and suitability for the new role and JBS&G’s donations Darren Walsh revealed why many WA businesses like Labor’s Business Roundtable.
- by Hamish Hastie
We surveyed your local election candidates. See what they really think
Use our interactive to find out which key issues candidates across 31 councils in Greater Melbourne say they will back if elected.
- by Cara Waters, Rachael Dexter and Nathanael Scott
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Roger Cook
This review could shape the future of WA’s environment laws. So, were any green groups consulted?
Questions have been raised over whether any input from environmental organisations found its way into an important review that will shape the future of WA’s environmental protection regime.
- by Hamish Hastie
Plibersek approves ‘1.3 billion tonnes’ of coal mine emissions
The environment minister has approved decades-long extensions to three coal mines, while her plan to create an Environment Protection Authority remains in limbo.
- by Mike Foley
Dramatic turnaround as state backs widespread water testing for forever chemicals
Hours after the Herald published revelations of high levels of “forever chemicals” at a dam this week, NSW Health moved to get all water utilities to screen for PFAS.
- by Ben Cubby and Carrie Fellner
They weren’t hippies, but Hugh and Nan started Australia’s first anti-logging protest
In the 1970s, an unlikely coalition set in motion the first generation of environmental defending.
- by Stephen Wyatt
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Australian economy
This is the key to happiness and economic prosperity
Since the industrial revolution, we’ve fattened up our economy by pumping out products and consuming more. But there’s a way to grow outside the box.
- by Millie Muroi
Define ‘tree’: The fight over Woolworths’ eco-beef pledge
Woolworths wants to sell beef that hasn’t been produced on farms that take part in “deforestation” – but no one can agree on the definition.
- by Mike Foley
‘Bulldozer’ PM blasts Senate in election clash on housing and environment
The Greens say Anthony Albanese is being a “bulldozer” like former PM Scott Morrison as Labor seeks to stare down the minor party over blocking reforms.
- by David Crowe
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