Big change to state’s rubbish bins
One state will be forced to sort their household rubbish into four bins under a new disposal plan.
Sustainability
Your energy bills under net zero
The federal government has revealed a bold goal for energy costs by 2050 – one it says it will save Aussies thousands of dollars.
Documents reveal Australia’s climate shame
Leaked documents have revealed the Australian government tried to convince the UN to water down one of its most important climate reports.
Net zero payout slammed
Claims that the Nationals will be paid out with $250 billion by the government for agreeing to net zero have been slammed.
‘Huge step’: Massive change to buses
A new bus fleet will hit Sydney streets next month, but the vehicles will be very different from what Australians are used to.
‘Embarrassment’: Lambie’s fury over Barnaby
Outspoken politician Jacqui Lambie claims Barnaby Joyce has embarrassed Australians.
Protesters glue themselves to road
Activists have glued themselves to a busy public road and put on a haunting show in a dramatic display against the federal government.
Photo reveals massive vaccine issue
A disturbing image has exposed a huge hidden issue with Australia’s vaccine rollout amid a desperate push to find a solution.
Upset over ‘confusing’ Coles message
Shoppers have accused Coles of being “wildly wrong” in its advice concerning how to properly recycle pizza boxes with scraps and grease on them.
Cafe’s ‘genius’ coffee cup tray hack
Hundreds of coffee lovers have applauded a cafe behind a “genius” hack that sees milk cartons repurposed into coffee cup trays.
‘World first’ change for Aussie Cadbury bars
The makers of Australia’s favourite chocolate blocks has announced a big change – but one they hope you won’t even notice.
Photo exposes grim result of daily habit
A cafe has stirred controversy by taking a stand against a global matter causing wide-scale environmental devastation.
Item now banned from Woolies, Coles
An everyday item is now banned from supermarkets and food retailers across one Australian state.
Landmark ruling on climate change
The biggest polluters in NSW are on notice after a landmark court ruling aimed at the Environmental Protection Authority.
Plan for Australia’s biggest electric highway
Australia’s longest electric highway will span more than 3000km and 45 locations, with plans to have the network fully operational within a few years.
Popular item scrapped from Aussie shelves
A change is coming to all Coles stores on Thursday with shoppers searching for a popular product to be out of luck, for good reason.
Libs to Nats: Pull your head in
The Liberals have a blunt message for the Nationals after chaotic scenes in parliament on Thursday: ‘It needs to stop.’
LEGO answers kids’ call with new brick
The cult playroom favourite will take on a new form in the months to come as LEGO comes good on its sustainability commitment.
State plans to ban plastic coffee cups
Plastic bags and straws are among items one state will ban to protect the environment, but another jurisdiction has gone even further with plans to dump coffee cups.
Big change coming to state’s rubbish bins
A “revolutionary” plan is set to change bin night forever, with a new $350 million initiative to transform what one state chucks out.
Uproar over shopping centre staple
An item inside an Adelaide shopping centre has ruffled feathers after an image labelled “ridiculous” was shared online this week.
Simple way Aussies can save $24k
Australians could be thousands of dollars better off each year by making one simple lifestyle change, new research has revealed.
‘Poor move’: ScoMo’s ‘appalling’ $600m plan
Economic and energy experts say a new gas-fired power plant makes ‘no economic sense’, but the government insists it’s good for jobs.
Controversy around crazy Netflix movie
A new Netflix film that tells people what they should do to solve a big problem has people hitting back at its wild claims.
Warning Victoria faces severe blackouts
Not enough is being done to stop Victoria suffering blackouts as the closure of vital baseload power generation looms, the opposition warns.
Mystery as shark head found on beach
Conservationists have fired off after a decapitated shark with stab wounds in its head emerged ashore.
Nation’s electricity in shambles: report
Australia’s electricity companies have prioritised profits over upkeep and passed the ‘soaring’ costs onto consumers, a new report has found.
Shocking problem with Melbourne rivers
A major study has revealed a shocking truth about what is lurking beneath the surface of Melbourne’s two most famous rivers.
Ban on genetically modified crops to end
NSW farmers are set to receive a boost worth billions in July when a moratorium on a type of technology expires.
Popular brands’ dismal recycling result
A new survey has found some of Australia’s most popular supermarket items cannot be recycled using your regular kerbside bins.
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