Australia's EPBC Act overhaul: Wins and risks revealed
Australia's landmark EPBC Act amendments promise environmental protection improvements, but experts warn of potential pitfalls in rushed legislation. Read the full analysis.
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Australia's New Nature Protection Laws After Labor-Greens Deal
Australia passes historic environmental reforms as Labor government secures deal with Greens. New independent watchdog and stronger conservation laws to protect biodiversity. Read the full analysis.
NSW Faces Catastrophic Fire Threat Amid Political Deal
New South Wales issues its first catastrophic fire warning in two years. Meanwhile, Labor and the Greens are set to fast-track major environmental protection laws. Stay informed on the developing situation.
Australia's Nature Laws Hang in Balance
Labor's environmental reforms face a critical vote as Minister Watt offers concessions to both the Coalition and the Greens. Will Australia's new nature laws pass?
Labor Pushes Nature Laws Through Parliament This Week
Australia's Labor government commits to passing historic environmental legislation this week as Greens demand stronger protections. Will the landmark nature laws survive parliamentary scrutiny?
Wrong address shootings test 'stand your ground' laws
A series of tragic shootings in the US, where individuals mistakenly went to the wrong property, are testing the limits of controversial 'stand your ground' laws. Explore the legal and human impact.
Australia's Nature Laws Face Senate Showdown
Environment Minister Murray Watt vows to pass Labor's nature laws in parliament's final 2025 sitting week, negotiating with both Coalition and Greens amid industry concerns.
Australia reviews anti-hate laws, bans neo-Nazi return
Australia's Attorney-General announces review of anti-hate legislation and confirms South African neo-Nazi will not be allowed back into the country. Read the latest developments.
Samuel Calls for Labor to Ditch Environment Law Loophole
Former competition watchdog chief Graeme Samuel demands Labor abandon its 'national interest' workaround for environmental laws, warning it undermines protection standards. Read the full analysis.
Dubai text message rule that could land Brits in jail
A British expat reveals the shocking messaging rule that could see tourists facing serious legal consequences in Dubai. Learn what you must never type to avoid prison.
Australia's nature law deadlock costs economy and environment
Australia's stalled environmental reforms are creating economic uncertainty while failing to protect the natural heritage future generations will inherit. Experts warn that continued political stalemate comes with a heavy price tag.
Matt Kean rebukes Coalition's environment laws
Exclusive: Former Liberal minister breaks ranks to condemn his own party's proposed environmental legislation, warning it threatens Australia's natural heritage and represents a major step backwards for conservation.
Dog owner fined £150 for pavement fouling in Westminster
A Westminster resident faces a hefty penalty after council enforcement officers witnessed their dog fouling incident and discovered the owner wasn't carrying proper disposal bags.
Labor's environmental deal sparks internal party crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals the internal turmoil within Australia's Labor Party as they strike a contentious environmental agreement that threatens to divide the government and alienate their core supporters.
New Laws: Tenants Can Sue Landlords Over Mould
Groundbreaking legislation gives tenants unprecedented power to sue landlords over hazardous living conditions including damp, mould and cold homes. Discover your new rights.
Labour's green law shake-up gives ministers override power
Exclusive: Labour government proposes controversial reforms allowing environment minister to approve projects conflicting with nature laws, sparking conservation fears.
Greens and Coalition scolded over nature laws opposition
Australia's political landscape erupts as the Greens and Coalition face sharp criticism for opposing landmark environmental legislation, creating unexpected alliances and threatening crucial nature protections.
Australia's environmental law reforms spark parliamentary clash
The Albanese government's sweeping changes to Australia's environmental protection laws spark heated debate in federal parliament, with critics warning of rushed legislation and inadequate scrutiny.
Coalition demands environment bill split in parliament fight
The Australian opposition is pushing to divide the government's landmark environment bill, setting up a parliamentary showdown over new nature protection laws that could reshape conservation efforts nationwide.
Ministerial power remains in new environment laws
Australia's environment minister will retain final approval power over contentious development projects under Labor's newly unveiled environmental protection legislation, sparking criticism from conservation groups.
Australia's Wildlife at Risk in Political Clash
As the Australian coalition government unveils controversial environmental policies, pressure mounts on Labor to prove its commitment to protecting the nation's unique wildlife and natural heritage.
Search for Colleen Walker intensifies in Bowraville River
Australian police intensify their search for Colleen Walker as new environmental laws spark political debate between Labor and Coalition.
Labor's environment laws face collapse as Coalition withdraws support
The Australian government's landmark environmental law reforms risk failure after the Coalition withdrew support, claiming the legislation would strangle economic development and investment across the nation.
Greens: Labor's Nature Law Revamp Worse Than Status Quo
The Australian Greens have launched a scathing attack on Labor's proposed environmental reforms, warning they could worsen the extinction crisis while ignoring climate impacts of major fossil fuel projects.
Record £1.1m sewage fines hit English water firms
England's water companies face unprecedented penalties for illegal sewage dumping as the Environment Agency takes aggressive action against environmental violations in waterways.
Dead fish and toxic foam plague Norfolk's River Thet
A major pollution incident has struck the River Thet in Norfolk, killing hundreds of fish and coating the waterway in mysterious white foam as authorities launch urgent investigation.
Byron Bay backlash over alcohol restrictions
Exclusive: The idyllic coastal town of Byron Bay is divided as residents fight back against controversial new liquor laws they claim are killing the town's vibrant nightlife and threatening local businesses.
Labor rushes environmental laws after climate trigger axed
Australia's Labor government is fast-tracking landmark environmental reforms after securing crossbench support, despite controversy over dropping the climate trigger from new legislation.
Netflix thriller exposes controversial self-defence laws
A deep dive into how Netflix's psychological thriller 'The Perfect Neighbour' holds a dark mirror to America's divisive self-defence legislation and its real-world consequences.
Socialist Left challenges Attorney-General Dreyfus for seat
Federal Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus confronts a significant internal party challenge as the Victorian Socialist Left faction targets his safe Labor seat of Isaacs, signalling major factional tensions within the ALP.
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