‘Action’: Australia’s big climate pledge
Australia is making a major commitment to help poorer countries weather the effects of climate change.
Environment
Worrying sign for Great Barrier Reef
Climate change-driven heat and cyclones have caused a large chunk of the Great Barrier Reef to drop in health, with some areas reporting the largest coral decline in 39 years.
‘Suspicious’: Huge twist in bushfire chaos
A chaotic bushfire which destroyed at least one home and burned through 1000ha of land may have been deliberately lit, authorities have revealed.
‘Not safe to return’ as Vic fires rage
At least one home has been destroyed as fires tore through more than 2000 hectares of bushland, with authorities warning of “challenging” conditions yet to come.
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Major land grab to help Australia hit net zero by 2050
The government says an area equal to a third of an entire Aussie state must be earmarked for renewables projects, but critics are sceptical and warn of the consequences.
Family’s surprise discovery on WA beach
Beachgoers have had the surprise of their lives after discovering an emperor penguin descending onto a Western Australia beach, possibly for the first time ever.
Moment commuter snaps at protesters
Thousands of commuters are furious after a group of climate protesters blocked off a busy freeway in Melbourne’s eastern suburb, causing massive delays.
Grim warning amid nuclear power inquiry
Businessman David Nunn will address a Labor-stacked inquiry to voice his concern that regional communities will become “ghost towns” if coal power plants aren’t replaced with nuclear.
Thousands flock for bizarre sight
A rare flower that stinks like rotting flesh has bloomed, with hundreds turning out to get a whiff of its foul stench.
‘Gamble’: Albo’s rescue plan slammed
Anthony Albanese is under fire after pledging fresh federal funds to help an endangered fish and boost the health of a key harbour.
Climate warrior MPs take a risk on beach homes
MPs pushing for climate change action have bought investment properties in coastal communities that would be devastated by dramatic sea level rises. See who’s on the list.
Stifling three-day heatwave arrives
Millions of Aussies are expected to continue to battle through an unrelenting heatwave, as severe thunderstorms are forecast for some areas.
‘Disaster’: Warning on popular Bunnings item
Bunnings has been urged to take a popular item off its shelves after a warning it could permanently destroy the Australian landscape.
BOM chief hauled back to Senate hearing
The BOM chief was hauled back to a Senate hearing after he failed to answer questions, leaving senators enraged.
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