‘Ridiculous’ reason heatwave solution blocked
A massive swimming spot at the foot of the Blue Mountains, rivalling the size of Sydney Harbour, remains off-limits to the public.
Sustainability
Genius Aussies plan to slash power bills
Energy prices are a big part of the cost-of-living crisis crushing Australians, but some Sydney university students and tech visionaries are working on a new fuel that would eliminate power bills.
Wild moment ape hurls intruder at zoo
The orang-utan was filmed dealing with an errant marsupial invading its zoo enclosure, leaving some zoo visitors shocked.
Push against ‘Elon Musk’ rocket launch site
Tension is building over plans for a new “Elon Musk-style” rocket launch site in Australia, with the Greens moving to block the $20m complex.
Dangerous dingo put down by rangers
The cull follows months of dingo mayhem that has put children and women in hospital, but one group says killing is not an “acceptable option”.
Nationals sticking by 2050 net zero
David Littleproud says his party supports net zero emissions by 2050, despite an internal push to dump the target.
Massive solar farm to be built 70km from reef
A local farmer has become “collateral damage in the rush to net-zero” as he waits for the country’s biggest solar farm to be built next door.
Bizarre biffo over brumbies cull
A bizarre exchange has capped-off a heated senate hearing into the culling of feral horses in the Alps.
Big call on Australia’s largest power plant
A highly anticipated report into energy reliability and affordability has made a recommendation about Australia’s largest coal power plant.
Single-use plastic ban comes into effect
The ban will see commonplace items such as coffee cups and takeaway containers banned in several states as crackdowns on single-use plastic progress.
Shock as koala goes on $6k rampage
A koala with a very big appetite ate his way through thousands of dollars worth of seedlings — until a nursery owner caught him green-handed.
Council responds to locals’ fury at Chinese resort
Residents of a quiet coastal suburb are furious about a Chinese developer’s plans to clear native bushland to build a massive “seven-star” resort.
‘Only way’: Canadian lectures Australia
A Canadian politician appeared on Australian radio on Thursday morning with a message that won’t sit well with many Aussies.
Dolphin stuck in anti-shark drum line
The animal became caught in one of the drum lines, a controversial method of deterring shark attacks, and struggled to free itself.
Grim reason for snap logging ban
An alarming discovery by environmental investigators has brought logging in a “crucial” forest habitat to a halt.
Vegan activist accused of wild restaurant stunt
A vegan activist is accused of storming a restaurant and showing diners images of slaughtered animals coupled with audio recordings of distressed pigs.
Photos spark fresh fear for ‘crucial’ area
Activists have warned that one of the last remaining strongholds of an endangered species is under threat from this activity.
Albo’s $3bn pledge for ‘neglected’ area
The Prime Minister has announced a huge funding boost for something that “our predecessors ran down and neglected”.
Big call on Australia’s largest power plant
A decision on whether the life of Australia’s largest coal-fired power plant will be extended is imminent amid concerns over energy security.
Satellite internet trial transforms rural farming
An Australian renewable energy company has trialled rural internet via satellite, transforming cattle farming for Chris and Kim Whale, and introducing them to the joys of binge watching TV.
Another dingo attack prompts warning
Two women were attacked by dingoes on the popular Queensland tourist island in the latest in a spate of similar incidents.
Ape escape prompts zoo evacuation
A silvery gibbon managed to swing out of its enclosure at one of Australia’s major zoos on Tuesday afternoon.
Aboriginal group’s ‘unprecedented’ land deal
An Aboriginal group would be given “unprecedented” control over 10 Victorian councils under sweeping proposals in a secret deal signed by the Andrews government.
Stars back start-up’s plan to replace plastic
It’s not every day that Tame Impala backs your plan to eradicate global plastic pollution and pull carbon out of the atmosphere.
Farmers’ worst fears could be realised
After hundreds of farmers stormed a town hall to oppose divisive new Aboriginal heritage laws, there are now fears the protections could be rolled out nationwide.
Desperate effort to save beached whales
An emergency response is under way to try to save dozens of pilot whales that beached themselves in a heartbreaking event.
CEO leaves after $2.5m tree planting demand
The CEO of an Aboriginal corporation who allegedly held up a series of tree planting events after demanding $2.5 million has departed.
Tree planting halted after $2.5m ‘demand’
Two major tree planting events in Perth were reportedly cancelled this weekend after an Aboriginal corporation demanded $2.5 million.
Vegan activist charged over restaurant row
Vegan protester Tash Peterson has been charged after allegedly refusing to leave a restaurant in Perth’s northern suburbs.
Elder speaks out after tree planting uproar
An Aboriginal elder has revealed the real reason her family stepped in to shut down a community tree planting event over the weekend.
Fears cost of pantry staple could skyrocket
Current plans to phase out cage eggs will see the cheapest egg product disappear by 2046, however a decision this week could bring that deadline forward 10 years.
‘Massive’: New Aldi feature announced
Three years ago, Aldi made a major promise to its customers. Now it’s finally getting recognised for its achievements.
‘Horrifying’ change behind elder’s decision
Farmers terrified about sweeping new cultural heritage laws have had their first dose of reality when an Aboriginal elder made a huge call.
Dutton’s $1.3 trillion warning to Aussies
Peter Dutton has delivered a grim prediction to Australians about moving to a fully renewable energy system – and how it will hit their power bills.
Vegan activist defies ban in ‘chaotic’ protest
A notorious animal rights activist claims she was injured during a “chaotic” dinnertime protest at a restaurant that banned vegans “for mental health reasons”.
Supermarket recycling program to continue
Friday’s announcement will allow the country’s biggest supermarkets to continue in-store plastic recycling operations.
Fed gov backs NSW renewable energy scheme
The Albanese and Minns governments are joining forces to boost investment in “firmed” renewables — which are more reliable.
Plan to kill thousands of cats
One state will spend millions on baiting and trapping countless feral cats within its borders in order to protect wildlife.
MP bitten by possum during press conference
Reece Whitby was announcing the Cook government’s plans to stop feral cats when a possum decided to chomp on his finger.
Charges after activists cause traffic chaos
Charges have been laid following a co-ordinated climate protest across the country where activists suspended on tall poles had to be extracted via cherry pickers.
Aussies warned on common household item
Australians are being urged to stop using natural gas and switch to electric household items if the country “is to have any hope” of reaching its 2050 net-zero deadline.
Picture all Aussies need to see
It looks like something from a futuristic sci-fi movie, but the rows of glowing coral tell a far greater story.
Lingerie-clad activists’ lunchtime protest
A group of protesters, braving freezing conditions, has used the busy lunchtime rush to call out the actions of major companies and their customers.
Woolies makes quiet backflip on bags
Woolworths has quietly reversed a popular decision on its reusable shopping bags after making a big announcement two years ago.
Protesters shut down energy giant’s office
About 2000 workers were forced into the street after a stench bomb was set off in the offices of one of the country’s biggest energy companies.
‘No job, no money’: Boy’s tears for dad
The grade 4 student became emotional while expressing his fears that with the loss of his father’s job his family might struggle to eat.
Shutdown of Aussie industry fast-tracked
One Australian state has ramped up its phase out of an industry in a win for “relentless people power”, according to one MP.
Big call on nuclear power’s arrival
Australia’s chief nuclear regulatory body has told a parliamentary inquiry how long it would take to legislate and build a nuclear power plant.
How to avoid sneaky energy bill charges
An energy expert shares his hacks for cutting your energy bill as prices climb through the roof.
Fate of tonnes of dangerous waste revealed
Woolworths and Coles are rushing to meet a deadline set by the environment protection watchdog to get rid of tonnes of “high-risk” waste.
Massive change to how you shop at Coles
Coles will stop selling plastic bags at all of its supermarkets from next month after a ban was imposed in multiple states.
What to expect from 7-Eleven sale
An industry expert has weighed in on what you can expect from the sale of 7-Eleven’s 750 Australian stores.
Stunning sign Aus wildlife is recovering
A massive AI project which captured millions of wildlife images has shed light on the extent Australia’s fire-ravaged regions are healing since the Black Summer Bushfires.
Australia’s official coronation gift revealed
A critically endangered species has been given a lifeline through Australia’s official coronation gift to King Charles III.
Crucial trend behind power price tumble
New market intelligence has revealed a major factor behind record-low levels of coal and gas generation.
Coles, Woolworths deadline nears
Coles and Woolworths will have to adhere to original disposal deadlines of soft plastics after a failed recycling scheme.
‘Under solar panels’: Blaze firies can’t get to
Firefighters are struggling to get to a fire raging on a solar farm, with the blaze burning under panels, making it difficult to fight.
Photo exposes grim extent of recycling collapse
A huge secret stockpile of soft plastic has been uncovered – another in dozens nationwide abandoned by a major recycling scheme.
Huge bin change on the cards
What Australians are able to put in their yellow bins could soon change as a result of the collapse of recycling program REDCycle.
Big change coming to yellow bins
There are grand plans in place which means what we put in our yellow bins could be about to change dramatically.
Radical solution to Coles, Woolies issue
Many Australians diligently went into Coles and Woolworths to do one thing to help. The opposite was happening behind the scenes.
Country’s wild bin system puts Australia to shame
Australia has been put to shame by this country which takes recycling to extreme levels. They even have a rule for what days you can recycle glass.
State to ban common item Aussies love
Australians use up to two billion of these every year. But now, as one state bans them entirely, there’s a huge problem ahead.
Twist after climate activists’ bold stunt
She glued her hand to the wall of the Art Gallery of Western Australia, and spray-painted the Woodside logo over a plastic sheet covering.
Common bin problem solved for $15
There’s one major issue with the yellow recycling bin that sees tonnes of recyclable waste go into landfill. Now an Aussie woman has come up with an incredible solution.
Little-known fine over EV charging stations
New parking laws for some Australians could not cost you thousands – and you’ve probably never heard of it.
$750m ‘vertical village’ set to transform city
An Aussie city is set for a $750 million facelift, with new images revealing the extent the mammoth project.
Climate protester charged over graffiti act
A man has been charged in relation to a graffiti attack on the office building of a major energy giant.
Major supermarkets make huge offer
Woolworths and Coles have joined forces to help with a failed program aimed at lowering a threat to the environment and human health.
Coles and Woolies’ huge offer
Woolworths and Coles have made a huge offer to take thousands pf tonnes of soft plastics that have been stockpiled for months.
Detail in produce photos angers shoppers
Consumers have raised concern over supermarket giants Coles and Woolworths continuing to promote soft plastic recycling programs.
Protesters’ latest anti-Woodside stunt
Anti-Woodside protesters have again used yellow paint to call out the energy giant over a major gas hub project.
Fears of widespread blackouts in Australia
A new report has found Australia is staring down the barrel of mass blackouts this decade if more isn’t done to plug looming capability gaps.
Whistleblower claims oil spill cover up
Independent senator David Pocock has tabled claims one of the nation’s biggest energy producers downplayed damage from an oil spill.
Next step in PM’s standoff with Greens
Anthony Albanese’s standoff with the Greens over an election promise has taken another turn as Labor rules out doing one thing.
Big changes at Coles and Woolies
Australian supermarket giants Coles and Woolworths have both announced changes to how customers can use a shopping staple.
Clive Palmer’s plan suffers huge setback
A controversial project driven by mining magnate Clive Palmer has failed to gain the approval of the federal environment minister.
Sad truth about electric cars
The lastest electric car sale figures reveal a grim outlook for Australia’s future.
Resurrecting an extinct state icon
A joint project between an Australian university and a US bioscience lab seeks to bring back a marsupial hunted to extinction by European settlers.
Major bin change coming to 290k homes
Nearly 300,000 households across one Australian state will be getting an upgrade to their bin system as part of a $6.2m push.
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