How Australia can avoid climate disaster
A new report has revealed exactly what it’s going to take for Australia to avoid the worst effects of climate change.
Environment
State battered by cyclone rain dump
Lingering effects of a tropical cyclone are dousing huge chunks of Australia in rain, causing issues on the roads ahead of the Easter long weekend.
Utes, SUVs face weaker pollution caps
After copping fierce criticism from some automotive manufacturers, the Albanese government has softened its proposed pollution caps for new cars.
Wild detail on blaze that destroyed homes
The bizarre cause of an out-of-control bushfire has been revealed as residents are urged to “act immediately to survive”.
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Fire risk spikes ahead of brutal heatwave
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Investors bet billions on Australia’s race to net zero
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Brutal reality of Sydney’s smoke haze
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‘Energy security’: Nuclear project to power millions of homes
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Genius Aussies plan to slash power bills
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What to expect from weekend scorcher
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