Greens demand PM act on toxic bloom
As one Aussie state continues to suffer from a “disaster” algae bloom that is putting the future of the fisheries industry in crisis, the Greens have made a simple demand from Albo.
Environment
‘Mind boggles’: Big call to bring back old tax
A former Treasury boss says the axing of a controversial tax “still boggles the mind” amid calls for stronger action to protect the environment.
‘Doomsday glacier’ could swallow cities
The collapse of this one glacier could raise sea levels enough to swallow cities all over the world.
‘Morons’: 4 years’ jail for cutting down tree
Two men have been sentenced with four years jail time over the “moronic mission” chopping down a much-loved tree.
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States told to brace for weekend cold front
Windy weather has finally subsided across Australia’s southern regions, but a cold front is bearing down on these states for the weekend.
Fury as fire ants hit major coalmine
A fire ant outbreak has hit a coalmine in a major mining state, with environmentalists calling the discovery a “spectacular failure”.
‘Year-round’: New Sydney shark warning
An aggressive shark species could be staying for longer in the world-famous Sydney Harbour, new research has warned.
‘Won’t survive’: Huge fear for Aussie treasure
Politicians have been served a major wake-up call when it comes to the management of one of the world’s most-treasured natural wonders.
Wild weather warning for this capital city
There will be “one last sting in the tail” of the polar air blast that has marched across Australia, with wild winds to continue battering the nation.
Antarctica disappears before our eyes
Our precious polar continent is losing a devastating amount of its sea ice, threatening our planet’s climate more every day.
Wild winds batter southern Australia
Hundreds remain in the dark on Wednesday as damaging winds rip through parts of the country, with more wild weather expected to come.
Authorities work out how much sewage in river
Authorities are working to find out how much human waste flowed into the Swan River after a wastewater main burst.
State ‘under attack’ as beaches turn toxic
There are calls for a national disaster to be declared as a toxic find in one state’s waters causes dead animals to wash up on shores and beachgoers to feel sick.
Update on flights after volcanic eruption
Not all Australian airlines are ready to fly again following Monday’s volcanic eruption in Indonesia.
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