Aussie-first hydrogen servo opens
Australia’s first publicly accessible hydrogen service station has opened, in a huge move towards decarbonising commercial vehicles.
Sustainability
Big problem with plant sold at nurseries
These brightly coloured daisies sold at Bunnings and other Aussie nurseries might seem harmless, but they are “rapidly spreading” across Australia and threatening farmers.
Katter hits back after Irwin croc sledge
A row over croc culling between Bob Katter and Terri Irwin has intensified, with the maverick MP questioning the animal conservationist over her knowledge of the iconic Aussie reptile.
Image reveals council’s secret bin plan
A major council has been tight-lipped about a new garbage bin rollout for residents, but a satellite image shows the cat’s out of the bag.
Big flaw with Australia’s $800bn food system
New research by the CSIRO has found Australia’s food systems are not giving all Australians access to the food needed to be healthy, leading to huge hidden costs.
Australia’s first wind farm to be shut down
The energy company behind Australia’s first commercial wind farm has announced it will be shutting down the operation that has come to the end of its technical life.
Major decision made on gas project
A decision six years in the making has finally been made on one of the world’s largest and most controversial natural gas projects.
Huge hint on major gas project’s future
Anthony Albanese has dropped a major hint on which way his environment tsar will go on a controversial gas project.
Aussie ‘penguin tariff’ worse than thought
One of the more unusual items on Trump’s tariff list was a small group of Antarctic islands that are home solely to penguins. But it turns out there’s more to the situation.
Albo’s power pledge to save Aussies $2300
Homeowners could see their yearly power bill slashed by up to 90 per cent following a new pledge by the Prime Minister.
‘Welcome to Gadigal land’: Apple’s bold overhaul of Aussie maps
Tech giant Apple will formally recognise the Indigenous lands of Australia and New Zealand in a groundbreaking revamp of its ubiquitous Maps product. And it’s not optional.
‘Nonsense’: Albo slams Greens over salmon
The prime minister has gone after the Greens in Question Time over salmon farming in Tasmania.
Shock scenes at iconic Aussie beach
Shocking scenes have unfolded at an iconic Aussie beach, with swimmers reporting feeling sick and marine life dying after toxic foam washed ashore.
City turns to worm-like bugs in waste ‘war’
One local council has employed the wriggly, worm-like creatures and their insatiable hunger as part of a push for sustainable waste solutions.
‘Stop’: Qantas boss’ dark warning to Aussies
Qantas chairman John Mullen has issued a stark warning that our way of life could simply “stop” in a serious international emergency.
Climate campaigner defends ritzy private jet
An Aussie billionaire and ardent climate change campaigner has just bought a private jet, but says he feels a ‘deep internal conflict’ about it.
‘Extinct’ fish back after nearly 40 years
A fish declared extinct in one state in the 1980s has been resurrected, with hundreds reintroduced to the wild in a major waterway.
Bitter neighbour feud sparked over trees
The neighbour launched court action as he claims the three trees are blocking his lakeside views.
PM’s $500m pledge for local jobs
The Prime Minister has announced a crucial investment package during a pre-election speech, but not before he took a few healthy swipes at the opposition.
112m turbine collapses on wind farm
A 112m wind turbine has collapsed after severe thunderstorms wreaked havoc in one state, prompting this call.
Trendy Aussie area now ’maggot-infested’
A statewide mandate has divided residents and councils with some saying the scheme has turned their area into a “garbage tip”.
Surprise issue that could swing election
New polling has revealed an under-the-radar issue which could swing voters in vital key seats the both sides must either retain or are looking to win.
Dutton ally dodges key nuclear question
Asked if he would support Peter Dutton’s nuclear proposal, a new Liberal leader shifted his attention elsewhere.
Big admission on much-hyped energy plan
The Coalition’s finance spokeswoman has dropped a major admission about the opposition’s nuclear energy plan.
‘Limited:’ Ex-Lib dashes Dutton’s nuclear goal
A former high-profile Liberal minister effectively ruled out the likelihood of the Coalition commissioning a plant, stating chances are “limited” at best.
Australia records second hottest year ever
2024 was Australia’s second hottest year, beaten only by 2019, the beginning of the horror Black Summer bushfire season, new figures reveal.
Call for ‘outright ban’ on popular home detail
Scorching temperatures across much of Australia this week have reignited calls for an “outright ban” on a popular home feature.
‘It ain’t’: Senator’s brutal nuclear admission
The senator has gone against the grain in an unearthed video and says the Coalition is “latching onto” nuclear “because it fixes a political issue for us”.
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”.
‘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.
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