Trump’s hair leads to shower change
Donald Trump is loosening regulations the restrict the amount of water that can flow from the shower after complaining his hair needs to be “perfect”.
Sustainability
Why now is best time to spot a whale
Whale-watchers along Queensland’s east coast will be spoiled for choice with more of the mammals than ever using the ‘whale highway’.
Fury over truck driver invasion
Hundreds of trucks have invaded a quiet Melbourne suburb causing a “major disturbance”. Now residents are fighting back.
Scorecard where Qld leads the way
The Sunshine State is leading the way when it comes to phasing out one of Australia’s biggest environmental problems.
Scathing environmental report card
Australia’s natural environment and iconic places are in decline and under increasing threat, according to a new report on environment protection law.
Push to save dying koalas
NSW’s dwindling koala population has been thrown a lifeline after it was severely weakened by the horror summer bushfires.
Map shows failure of crucial law
Australia’s flagship environmental law has been deemed a failure, with a vulnerable species protected by it slipping even closer to extinction.
Exciting find after Kangaroo Island fires
Conservationists on Kangaroo Island are overjoyed after spotting a critically endangered marsupial feared to be almost lost in the summer’s bushfires.
Attenborough’s grim ’last chance’ warning
Broadcaster and naturalist David Attenborough has warned people have a “last chance” to change their behaviour and save the planet.
China’s human-like monkeys spark concerns
Chinese scientists successfully created human-like monkeys to observe their brains, however their experiments have been slammed as unethical.
Water restrictions lifted from today
Less than three months after they were introduced, level two water restrictions will be rolled back after huge amounts of rain.
Fires push 113 species close to extinction
The bushfire disaster that destroyed 18 million hectares of bushland and killed up to one billion individual animals has also pushed 113 native species closer to extinction – some perilously so.
Never charge your phone again
A new generator that creates electricity “out of thin air” could eliminate the need for a charger – and that’s just the beginning of benefits.
Map reveals sad reality of deluge
Dams are filling up after huge rains on the weekend, but unfortunately not enough of the rain has gone to where it’s really needed.
Ingenious way locals are saving animals
Animal lovers are solving the water crisis for local wildlife using an innovative method that costs less than $30.
Country bans ‘reef toxic’ sunscreen
The tiny nation of Palau, known for its stunning coral reefs, has banned the use of ‘damaging’ sunscreen – and a tourist hotspot is set to follow.
Moment workers leap into sea
Dramatic footage has captured the moment thousands of litres of diesel spilt into one of the most important marine areas in the world.
Stage 3 water restrictions on the way
Sydney, the Blue Mountains and the Illawarra have just embraced Stage 2 water restrictions limited use in the garden but worse is on the way – and sooner than expected.
Tough water restrictions start this week
In just two days’ time residents in Sydney and surrounding areas will have to follow tough new water restrictions or risk copping massive fines.
Depressing detail in this picture
A new plan to protect some of Australia’s most iconic rainforests from fire has been revealed after a blaze burned through the area.
Sydney hit with tough new water restrictions
Residents of Sydney, the Blue Mountains and the Illawarra will have to use buckets to water their gardens or face fines under harsh rules announced today.
Sydney faces tough new water restrictions
Sydney could be facing level two water restrictions by Christmas as dam levels continue to fall and the drought crisis shows no signs of ending.
Amazing device we need everywhere
It’s the amazing floating rubbish bin that captures all kinds of surprising rubbish. Now, the product’s co-founder wants it to go nationwide.
Huge change coming to recycling
The bulk of recyclable waste is sent from Australia to other countries for processing at a huge cost, but not for much longer.
Warrior guarding Amazon shot dead
Illegal loggers in the Amazon ambushed an indigenous group that was formed to protect the forest and shot dead a young warrior and wounded another.
Best way to take a quokka selfie
Quokkas have become famous with Hollywood stars taking selfies — but an Australian wildlife photographer has a tip for tourists.
Dazzling ‘treasure tunnels’ found in Israel
The Templar Knights are things of legend – and so is their gold. Now, scientists have unearthed part of their “enormously rich” treasure trove.
Devastating find at Thai waterfall
Five more elephants have been found dead near a waterfall in Thailand where six others plunged to their deaths. Officials believe they were trying to reach a dead calf.
‘Absolutely insane’: MasterChef star’s rant
It’s the daily habit that “bugs the hell” out of former MasterChef contestant Hayden Quinn and he thinks we all need to get our act together.
Surprising thing making teens anxious
Aussie children are feeling hopeless and anxious about an unexpected issue, and they are blaming their parents for the problem.
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