Newspoll Shock: Albanese Slumps as Dutton Gains
Exclusive Newspoll reveals a dramatic slump for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, with Peter Dutton and the Coalition narrowing the gap. Discover the key issues driving voter sentiment.
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Australia's 2035 Climate Target: Decision Imminent
Exclusive: The Albanese government is set to unveil Australia's pivotal 2035 emissions reduction target this week, a decision that will define the nation's climate policy and economic future for the next decade.
NSW Liberals in Crisis After Kiama By-Election Catastrophe
The NSW Liberal Party faces an existential crisis after a catastrophic by-election defeat in Kiama. With a 25% swing against them, questions mount over Mark Speakman's leadership and the party's future direction.
Labor wins Kiama byelection, McInerney replaces convicted Ward
In a decisive political shift, Labor's Katelin McInerney has won the Kiama byelection, triumphing over the Liberal Party to claim the NSW seat formerly held by convicted MP Gareth Ward.
Climate Action: A Legal Duty, Not Charity
A landmark legal ruling establishes that combating climate change is a binding legal obligation for governments, not a voluntary act. This pivotal decision could reshape environmental policy and enforcement across the UK and beyond.
Australia's COP31 Bid Fails as Turkey Refuses to Withdraw
Australia's bid to host the crucial 2026 UN climate summit faces collapse as Turkey declines to withdraw its competing proposal, creating a major diplomatic standoff that threatens global climate negotiations.
Hannah Ritchie's Data-Driven Case For Climate Optimism
Discover how data-driven environmental scientist Hannah Ritchie challenges doom-laden narratives with actionable, evidence-based solutions for a sustainable future in her groundbreaking new book.
Carbon Capture: The Failing Climate 'Solution'
A damning investigation reveals carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology, heavily backed by UK government and fossil fuel giants, is failing to meet its targets. Despite billions in investment, experts warn it's a dangerous distraction from real climat
Eco-Anxiety: The Hidden Mental Health Crisis of Climate Breakdown
Exclusive report reveals how climate-fuelled extreme weather is triggering widespread psychological trauma, from insomnia to existential dread, across UK communities.
UK to rejoin UN Green Climate Fund under Labour government
In a major environmental policy reversal, the new Labour government announces the UK's return to the UN Green Climate Fund, signalling a renewed commitment to international climate cooperation and global leadership.
Coalition Chaos: Ley Contradicts Dutton in Nuclear Policy Leak
Exclusive: Leaked audio reveals deepening rift within the Coalition as Deputy Leader Sussan Ley contradicts Peter Dutton's nuclear energy plans, sparking internal chaos and leadership tensions ahead of the next election.
Trump blocks climate aid to Ethiopia amid famine crisis
Former US President Donald Trump faces fierce criticism for reportedly blocking critical climate aid to Ethiopia during a major humanitarian summit, deepening the nation's crisis.
US jobless claims fall to eight-month low
New data from the US Labor Department reveals a significant drop in unemployment benefit applications, signalling unexpected resilience in the American job market despite economic pressures.
Kiama Byelection: Labor favoured, catastrophic for Liberals
NSW Premier Chris Minns's Labor government is favoured to snatch the seat of Kiama from the Liberals in a crucial byelection, dealing a potential devastating blow to Opposition Leader Mark Speakman's leadership.
The Unseen Fight Against Ecological Collapse
Exclusive insight into the global battle being waged against climate catastrophe. Discover the strategies offering a lifeline for our planet's future amidst unprecedented ecological crises.
US emissions plummet to historic low, climate targets in sight
In a landmark shift, US greenhouse gas emissions have fallen to levels not seen in decades, driven by renewable energy surge and clean transport policies, putting 2030 climate targets within reach.
Minns blocks scrutiny of controversial hunting bill
NSW Opposition accuses Premier Chris Minns of dodging democratic process after he voted against establishing a committee to examine the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party's contentious hunting legislation.
The Climate 100: UK's Top Environmental Leaders for 2024
Discover The Independent's definitive ranking of the 100 most powerful and impactful leaders in Britain's climate sector, from policymakers to green innovators shaping our sustainable future.
US Union Membership Soars to Historic High
New government data reveals a dramatic surge in US union membership, reaching levels not seen in decades as workers across sectors mobilise for better pay and conditions.
UN: Defence Spending Futile Without Climate Aid
UN Secretary-General António Guterres delivers a powerful address, arguing that soaring defence budgets are a wasted effort without parallel investment in climate resilience for developing nations. He warns of a world plunging into deeper instability with
US August Jobs Report Delayed by Technical Glitch
The crucial US August employment report faces an unexpected delay due to technical difficulties at the Bureau of Labor Statistics, creating uncertainty for markets and policymakers.
Trump Brands Positive Jobs Report a 'Hoax'
Former President Donald Trump launches a furious attack on the media and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, claiming the positive August jobs report is a 'hoax' designed to damage his 2024 election prospects.
Australia's Climate and Disaster Preparedness Overhaul
Exclusive interview with Federal Emergency Management Minister Kristy McBain on Australia's ambitious new climate targets and the critical reforms to national disaster preparedness.
Trump's Data Chief Probed Over Jobs Report Manipulation Claims
Exclusive: BLS Commissioner William Beach under investigation for allegedly manipulating employment statistics to favour Trump's re-election campaign, raising serious concerns about data integrity.
Former Australian PMs Scrutinised Over Beijing & Putin Ties
Explosive Question Time debate erupts as Coalition grills Labor over former premiers' foreign engagements with Beijing and Putin. Live updates on the growing diplomatic storm.
Albanese's Bold Climate Gambit: Australia's New 2035 Target
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese unveils Australia's ambitious new 2035 carbon emissions target, marking a dramatic shift in climate policy that challenges other developed nations to match its commitment.
Chicago Labour Day Shootings: 48 Shot, 10 Killed
A wave of gun violence erupted across Chicago over the Labor Day weekend, resulting in at least 48 people shot, 10 fatally. The city's police are scrambling as communities demand an end to the relentless bloodshed.
Trump Climate Report Exposes Major US Emissions Surge
A damning new federal report reveals a sharp rise in US greenhouse gas emissions during the Trump administration, undermining international climate goals and threatening severe environmental consequences.
Politicians underestimate UK public support for climate action
Groundbreaking research exposes a critical misjudgment by UK politicians who significantly underestimate public appetite for bold climate action, creating a damaging 'perception gap' hindering effective policy.
Senator Payman's fiery Gaza speech condemns Albanese government
Labor Senator Fatima Payman delivers a powerful rebuke to Anthony Albanese's government, accusing it of abandoning moral principles in its response to the Gaza conflict. The speech highlights deep internal divisions and a growing rebellion over foreign po
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