Outrage over Plibersek’s coal mine move
Outrage is building after Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek approved three new coal mine extensions – one fellow MP calling the decision “despicable”.
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‘Can’t be living like that’: Today host snaps
Veteran breakfast TV host Sam Armytage has snapped on air over an issue she says flies in the face of Australia’s standing as a “modern country”.
‘Being lied to’: Icon’s warning for Aussie state
The American-Australian musician has issued a chilling warning over an “out of touch” proposal that could set Australia back.
Climate protesters swarm premier’s office
Climate activists have held a snap protest outside a premier’s office over the approval of the largest gas plant in the southern hemisphere.
Aussie climate goals ‘within reach’
The state and territory emission reduction targets in place can give Australia a “springboard” to stronger climate goals, new research finds.
Huge AI washer, dryer even takes a phone call
It’s the AI powered washing machine and dryer that will take a phone call, turn your TV off and even automatically open its door so your clothes don’t get smelly. But it comes with a hefty price tag.
Map reveals fatal risk growing in Aus
A hot and wet summer is going to put further pressure on household budgets and the health of millions of Aussies.
Wild clip as millions brace for storm chaos
Wild footage has emerged as millions brace for widespread rain and storms to lash the east coast.
‘Too late’: Dire warning for entire shire
A dire warning has been issued for hundreds of people in a remote Aussie shire as an out-of-control bushfire continues to rage.
Cop injured as 170 protesters charged
Police have charged 170 climate protesters over their alleged involvement in temporarily shutting down a major shipping channel in Newcastle.
Millions swelter through ongoing heatwave
Sydneysiders have flocked to beaches in an attempt to stay cool as a heatwave descended across the state.
Fury as nations storm out of climate summit
A bitter row has erupted after an offer of finance was made to help poorer nations tackle the climate crisis.
Activists charged over coal port protest
Three climate activists have been arrested on the water and charged following a protest at the Newcastle Coal Port on Saturday.
‘Farce’: Aus act in near-empty room slammed
Australia’s delegation to a climate conference in Azerbaijan has been slammed as a “complete farce” over one speaker’s remarks.
‘Suspicious’: Huge twist in bushfire chaos
A chaotic bushfire which destroyed at least one home and burned through 1000ha of land may have been deliberately lit, authorities have revealed.
‘Not safe to return’ as Vic fires rage
At least one home has been destroyed as fires tore through more than 2000 hectares of bushland, with authorities warning of “challenging” conditions yet to come.
Concerns before man crushed to death
A union says safety concerns at the site of a fatal turbine incident were raised with builders before a man was crushed by a fan blade.
Stifling three-day heatwave arrives
Millions of Aussies are expected to continue to battle through an unrelenting heatwave, as severe thunderstorms are forecast for some areas.
BOM chief hauled back to Senate hearing
The BOM chief was hauled back to a Senate hearing after he failed to answer questions, leaving senators enraged.
Activists to defy ban with 50-hour protest
Protesters have vowed to forge ahead with a planned 50-hour climate protest after NSW Police took them to court.
‘Bulls***’: Twiggy blasts $127 billion cash cow
Australia’s second richest man has come out swinging on a new podcast, taking aim at fossil fuel “scaremongering” and “fake” carbon credits.
Sign millions of Aussies set to swelter
Temperatures could climb into the 40s for some Aussies this weekend, just days after storms and a rare weather phenomenon rocked one state.
Horror hailstorm leaves family with $10k bill
A family of nine have been left devastated after their roof caved in and their house was decimated by golf-sized hailstones during a wild storm.
Shock death as storms smash southeast
Wild weather across Australia’s southeast this weekend has turned deadly – with police confirming a camper has died after being crushed by a falling tree.
Wild storms smash Sydney
Sydney was lashed by torrential rain as a severe storm hit the Harbour City, causing blackouts and flash flooding, and leaving pedestrians drenched.
Worst spot for EVs revealed
Home of fake tan, jet skis and beachfront high rises, one Australian region has been named the best for EVs in the country.
‘Concerned’: Map freaks Aussies out
Aussies have been faced with a horror weather map which provides a daunting forecast of the heat in coming months.
Aussies brace for months of wild weather
Stronger cyclones, increased storm surges, and an early fire season are all headed for Australia in the coming months, with Aussies warned to get ready now.
‘Life or death’: Cities warned in scary report
Researchers have warned that life in some of the world’s major cities would become unbearable should the planet continue on its current death march.
State cops 110mm drenching overnight
One Aussie state has copped a 110mm drenching from wild weather overnight, withsimilar soakings to come.
‘Dark hole’: Big issue in rise of smart cars
The threat of foreign EVs being remotely controlled on Australian roads is unlikely, but the computers on wheels are still listening and watching everything we do.
Bushfire warning after sign of what’s to come
Firefighters in one state have been called to 1600 blazes in three months before “fire season” even officially begins.
Insane moment house swallowed by ocean
Dramatic footage has captured the moment a beachfront home was swallowed by the ocean and swept away by the tide. It’s the third house to collapse in four days.
Warning as Australia set for major rainfall
Much of the country is set to receive a drenching this week, but one state has been warned of an elevated fire risk before the rain arrives.
Heartbreak after man trapped in mine shaft
Police have revealed a heartbreaking update in the search for a man who fell down an old mine shaft in NSW’s coal mining region.
$290m shake-up to ease cost of power bills
One state has committed another $290m to get more solar panels onto homes and businesses, with the ultimate aim of bringing energy bills down.
Grim outlook of ‘hotter, wetter’ spring
Australia’s national disaster agency is bracing for hotter, wetter and windier weather as the country slides deeper into spring, with some parts of the country in much higher danger.
‘Mega-tsunami’ battering Earth, big landslide
The Earth was left vibrating for nine days after a “mega-tsunami”, and it had huge consequences you probably don’t know about.
Entire city quarantined as threat spreads
An Australian capital city is in quarantine, as the state government tries to curtail the spread of a bug.
One in seven facing insurance stress
The number of Aussie households struggling to pay for home insurance has jumped by more than 30 per cent as premiums spike due to the risk of natural disasters.
The state set for end of winter scorcher
Queensland will be baked during the final week of winter, with temperatures reaching the mid-30s in Brisbane on Saturday.
Farmers mass protest outside premier’s lunch
Hundreds of angry farmers and regional community members have staged a mass protest outside an event attended by state’s premier.
‘Blacklisting’: Big bank’s major change
One of Australia’s biggest banks has revealed a big change in how it handles fossil fuel companies in a bid to tackle climate change.
‘Catastrophe’ headed for Great Barrier Reef
Scientists have revealed co-ordinated action must be taken to save the Great Barrier Reef after water temperatures reach unprecedented levels.
Warning as world breaks hottest record twice
Temperature records have tumbled twice this week and experts have warned the new record could be topped again soon.
‘Super-flop’: Albo’s energy plan panned
Twiggy Forrest’s announcement of job cuts affecting his ambitious green hydrogen project shows the failure of the government’s energy plan, the coalition says.
Bowen flags batteries, EVs next priority
Energy Minister Chris Bowen said households could soon be further incentivised to buy into batteries or be able to use an EV to charge the home.
Bowen flags batteries, EVs next priority
Energy Minister Chris Bowen said households could soon be further incentivised to buy into batteries or be able to use an EV to charge the home.
Kean’s call to arms on clean energy
Incoming climate change tsar Matt Kean has called on the clean energy industry to take up the fight to the ‘climate change denialists’.
Climate protests enter sixth day at major port
Climate activists have vowed to continue blocking a rail line to a major port as they enter the sixth day of their disruptive protests.
Fight over nuclear energy plan heats up
The Albanese government has announced a former Liberal treasurer in a key climate role as it continued its attack on the Coalition’s nuclear energy plans.
‘Multiple reactors’: New detail in nuke plan
The Coalition’s energy spokesman Ted O’Brien has revealed a surprising new detail for the opposition’s nuclear energy plan.
Dutton’s surprising hint on nuclear cost
The Opposition Leader is under pressure to release the costings of the Coalition’s controversial nuclear power plan it announced on Wednesday.
Cold snap, outages trigger gas threat
Users across Australia’s east coast states risk facing a gas supply shortage, as a cold snap bites, the energy market operator has warned.
Nuclear plan sparks brutal meme onslaught
Blinky the three-eyed fish, hazmat suits and radioactive waste have featured in a scare campaign pushing back against the Coalition’s nuclear proposal.
‘Can’t assemble Ikea flat pack’: PM’s dig
Anthony Albanese has questioned the Coalition’s ability to pull off its nuclear energy plan, labelling the proposal as “half baked” and an “economic catastrophe”.
Outspoken MP defies party leader
An outspoken Liberal MP says any move by Peter Dutton to water down existing climate targets is a “regressive step”.
One thing Dutton won’t reveal before poll
Peter Dutton has indicated energy policy will be a key election battle, digging in on his vow to scrap Labor’s legislated emissions target.
‘Worse than Morrison’: PM blasts Dutton
After the Opposition Leader signalled he would shelve Labor’s interim emissions reduction target, the Prime Minister accused him of “walking away” from climate action.
‘Worse than ScoMo’: Albo’s brutal spray
Anthony Albanese has slammed Peter Dutton as “worse than Scott Morrison on climate change” after the Coalition signalled it will ditch Labor’s 2030 emissions target.
Dutton to ditch 2030 climate change targets
Labor says Peter Dutton’s decision to change a legally enshrined reduced emissions target if he wins the next federal election would damage Australia’s standing in the world.
Albo slams Coalition’s ‘nuclear fantasy’
Speaking to business leaders, the Prime Minister hit out at the Coalition’s nuclear energy plan that he said delayed “real action” on climate change.
Major warning for tourists heading to snow
Holidayers heading to the snow for the opening weekend of the ski season have been issued an urgent warning by police.
Dire future for Aussie ski seasons
Even if damage is reined in, one of Australia’s key tourism drivers faces a bleak future, new research finds.
250mm deluge to smash east coast
Australia’s east coast is bracing for a wild deluge which could dump up to 250mm in some regions and possibly leave thousands exposed to flash flooding.
‘Dog’s breakfast’: Dutton’s ADF rant
The opposition has slammed the Albanese government’s muddled announcement allowing some foreign residents to join the Australian military.
‘Massive:’ Big miners push new green trucks
Mining giants BHP and Rio Tinto have announced a new green push to transform their massive fleet of haul trucks.
‘Little left to squeeze’: Power price warning
The energy regulator has announced lower price caps to reduce bills for many consumers from July 1, but the industry has raised concerns.
New report ‘torpedos’ Dutton’s plan
The Coalition’s plans for a nuclear future have been cast into further doubt with a new report revealing how much it would cost Australia in the long run.
Why northern Australia will be ‘unliveable’
Northern parts of Australia will suffer from ‘lethal heat’ in the coming decades, making it fatal to be outside for more than a few hours, experts warn.
Gas giant to cut 200 jobs
One of Australia’s energy titans will cut 200 jobs, blaming a delay in ‘growth activities’ for the cull.
Tornado hits youth centre with kids inside
Two people have been taken to hospital after a tornado ripped through a community centre and prison in WA, with some residents also trapped in their homes.
Plan to keep Aussies’ power bills down
Labor has pledged to support gas projects in a bid to keep power bills in check in a plan set to be met with significant backlash.
Greens, Coalition threaten Albo’s plans
The Albanese government’s proposed mandatory climate-related financial disclosure laws may be in trouble.
Map shows Australia before humans arrived
This is what Australia looked like 75,000 years ago when seafarers entered into what’s now Australia through the ancients land of “Sahul”.
‘Suspicious’: Bushfire near 400yo trees
An emergency level bushfire has been deemed deliberately lit, as authorities try to contain the blaze that has already burnt through 8000 hectares.
Green subsidies no ‘free for all’: Chalmers
Amid warnings over the government’s recently announced Future Made in Australia plan, Treasurer Jim Chalmers said taxpayer funds would not be wasted.
400 workers strike at ‘pig-headed’ giant
Hundreds of workers will strike for 24 hours in a long-running pay dispute with an electricity giant after the company allegedly rejected a new offer from the union.
‘Beer can depth’ of snow falls early
Winter has come early this year, with ski resorts in NSW and Victoria recording their first drop of snow in April.
EU presses ahead with nuclear option
With the government and opposition at odds over the proposal, the EU’s energy chief has made a surprise intervention.
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