‘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.
Sustainability
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.
Albo promises ‘thousands’ of new jobs
Anthony Albanese has announced a massive investment in a hydrogen hub for North Queensland, claiming it will produce “thousands” of “well-paid jobs”.
Collapse of $35 billion Aussie solar venture
A $35bn solar venture backed by billionaires Andrew “Twiggy Forrest” and Mike Cannon-Brookes has gone into voluntary administration.
Major change in key choice for Aussies
Across travel, retail and housing, a growing number of businesses are turning eco-friendly amid strong consumer demand.
’Approaching peak’: Ban on tourist hotspot
South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas has made a huge decision about the flooded River Murray while delivering a grim warning to residents.
Big problem with historic extinction goal
A deal years in the making to protect the world’s biodiversity has finally been agreed to, but Australia says it doesn’t go far enough.
How to save thousands on your electricity
Soaring electricity prices are just another added pressure to Aussies’ hip pockets, but there is one thing you can do to reduce your costs.
Star singers beat out by frogs
Megastar singers have croaked on the charts as frog noises outperform Australian icons and international superstar records.
Pic reveals fresh extent of recycling lie
A recycling program run from Coles and Woolies stores has been caught stockpiling tonnes of plastic amid an investigation.
750 teeth found in deep ocean graveyard
Scientists have made a major finding more than 5km underwater, on a voyage that has also unveiled a new species of shark.
Sharks spotted off popular Sydney beach
Two hammerhead sharks have “diverted” nets at one of Australia’s most famous beaches, sparking debate over whether the protective barriers are actually safe.
‘Breathtaking’: Impressive new EV lands
Electric vehicles are evolving – and this new model from Polestar is the ultimate in style, design and performance while still being more sustainable.
‘They promised’: Fury over power price plan
NSW says the federal government “can and must” fix oil and gas prices to save Australians from crippling power bills.
Twist in garbo’s shocking act caught on camera
A private waste company that services almost 500 apartment buildings has been caught on camera pouring recycling into general waste bins.
Dire Aussie flood warning issued
A newly released graph has highlighted the horrifying reality facing thousands of Aussies, with flood events expected to increase over the next 80 years.
Embarrassing stockpile now doomed
This woman had the best intentions at heart but now her embarrassing mistake is doomed for failure.
Huge move to bring down power bills
An ambitious $42m plan focused on renewables could soon give countless Australians relief on their electricity bills.
‘Bloody liars’: Supermarket recycling furore
A company trusted by thousands of Australians to help reduce their environmental footprint has secretly shut down a service they use every week.
Aussies rocked by supermarket recycling lie
An Aussie company claiming to recycle soft plastics has instead been shipping materials dropped off by customers to sit in a warehouse for months.
‘Absolute low’: MP slammed over dinner pic
Bob Brown slammed a minister for a “low” act in a Tassie restaurant — but new details of the controversial incident have sparked a war of words.
Everyday item pulled from shelves
A staple is about to disappear from takeaway orders across the country. Find out when it will go missing in your state and what will replace it.
Everyday items that could cost you $11k fine
A major change is on its way that will affect the way consumers eat and drink, and there are big consequences if businesses are not on-board.
Historic deal ‘an example to the world’
Australia and Singapore have sealed a massive international agreement, hailed by the leaders of both countries as a world first.
‘Backwards’: Dutton fears energy chaos
Peter Dutton fears Australia is heading down a similar path to European nations where energy prices are skyrocketing.
How cow feed is saving the planet
A miracle supplement created by Australian scientists to cut down on greenhouse gas emissions produced in cow burps is finally being grown overseas.
‘Squander a decade’: Warning to billionaire
A climate celebrity has declared a powerful Aussie has made the country “drink the kool-aid” over his energy plan.
‘Insane’: Green firm’s gobsmacking act
A major energy company which receives billions in “green” subsidies has been exposed for committing an “insane” act.
Queensland makes bombshell coal decision
Queensland’s premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced the state’s bombshell plan for its coal-fired power as part of its ambitious renewables target.
Incredible bin footage shocks millions
Millions were left in awe after viewing footage showing the incredible underground bin system in place across Europe.
Why cost of coffee could be going up
The cost of your daily coffee could be increasing after a big change for cafes and other retailers in one state.
Insane features inside Double Bay Woolies
Three Woolies stores across Sydney’s east are paving the way to a sustainable future after rolling out a number of eco-friendly features soon to hit more locations.
Call for sex ban for meat-eating men
An animal rights group has demanded men who eat meat should be banned from having sex, urging women to go on a sex strike to “save the world”.
‘Health crisis’: Push for tobacco-style ban
A proposed new law would put this material on par with tobacco, banning advertising in order to curb its “huge and destructive” health impact.
Inside life of notorious vegan protester
She’s best known for her lingerie-clad protests, but the moment that turned Tash Peterson off meat is more innocent than you might expect.
Aussie movie that put activist off meat
Australia’s most notorious vegan activist has opened up about her childhood – and the moment she was put off meat for good.
Everyday item could soon cost you $11,000
Millions of Australians could soon be hit with a whopping $11,000 fine as a harsh ban comes into force.
Woolies fast-tracks plastic bag ban
Woolies’ phase-out of its 15c plastic bags is set to sweep across the nation. Here’s the latest places you soon won’t be able to get them.
Disturbing sighting on popular beach
Residents of a regional town have been left stunned by a trail of destruction discovered on the shores of a well-known local hotspot.
‘Dirty’ secret behind woman’s free groceries
An Australian women has revealed the remarkable way she cut her supermarket spend to just $300 a year – but she didn’t do it for the savings.
Household blasted after bin request
A family that produces too much rubbish for their general waste bin has been shut down after arguing households deserve more than one.
Australia’s big bin lie exposed
Residents are furious after video showed garbage workers mixing recycling and general waste – but the industry has now hit back.
New threat to Aussie food favourites
Some of Australia’s favourite foods are facing yet another threat as a devastating infection spreads north.
Jacinda’s ‘appalling’ gift for Joe Biden
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has been criticised for her “shocking” choice of gift for Joe Biden.
Big move to fix looming gas crisis
Australia’s energy market operator has executed a bold move in order to stop a looming gas crisis in one state.
‘Food or warmth’: Grim energy warning
A fresh gas crisis could force people to choose between buying food and heating their homes, one politician has warned.
The real cost of $1800-a-year saving
Environmental experts say ditching gas is the new way to save both the earth and you bills. But if you don’t have solar, you’ll be losing big.
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