Australia's rainforests become carbon emitters in alarming shift
Groundbreaking research reveals Australia's tropical rainforests have transformed from vital carbon absorbers to net emitters, sounding urgent climate alarm bells.
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Council fined £15k for pressure washing pollution breach
Central Coast Council faces substantial penalty after pressure washing incident sends contaminated water into stormwater system, sparking environmental concerns and calls for better practices.
Queensland climate policy undermines Australia's emissions goals
As Queensland doubles down on fossil fuel projects, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faces mounting challenges in delivering Australia's climate commitments. New analysis reveals how state-level political manoeuvring is jeopardising national environmental
Socceroos to face Japan and Saudi Arabia in World Cup prep
Australia's national football team prepares for 2026 World Cup qualification with challenging friendlies against Japan and Saudi Arabia, testing their mettle against Asian powerhouses.
Australian Bird of the Year 2025: Top 10 Finalists
Discover the remarkable avian contenders battling for Australia's prestigious Bird of the Year 2025 crown, from iconic cockatoos to endangered eagles in this conservation-focused competition.
California Governor Newsom freezes major state projects
California Governor Gavin Newsom suspends numerous infrastructure projects including high-speed rail and climate initiatives amid significant budget deficit concerns, sparking political debate.
NSW housing law overhaul risks coalmine approvals surge
Exclusive: Environmental groups demand transparency as controversial planning reforms in New South Wales could fast-track new coal projects under streamlined housing legislation.
Victoria's Crime Crisis: From Dream State to Nightmare
Exclusive investigation reveals Victoria's shocking descent into Australia's crime capital, with youth violence, carjackings and home invasions terrorising communities as authorities struggle to contain the epidemic.
Sally Seymour: Environmental policy pioneer dies at 62
Remembering Sally Seymour, the visionary government official whose relentless drive reshaped Britain's approach to climate change and environmental protection during her remarkable 35-year career.
River Wye faces legal action over pollution crisis
Environmental campaigners launch legal action against government agencies over failure to protect River Wye from agricultural pollution and ecological decline.
Legal fight launched to save polluted River Wye
Conservation organisations take unprecedented legal action against UK government for failing to protect the River Wye from catastrophic agricultural pollution threatening its ecosystem.
Trump admin pressures UN to drop diversity programmes
Exclusive: The Trump administration is allegedly coercing United Nations agencies to abandon DEI programmes by threatening to withdraw crucial American financial support, documents reveal.
Coal firm probed over endangered glider habitat
A fiery Senate hearing reveals investigation into Australian coal firm accused of clearing critical habitat for endangered greater gliders, sparking political confrontation over environmental enforcement.
Harvest Supermoon 2025: Australia's Guide
Don't miss Tuesday's breathtaking Harvest Supermoon! Our expert guide reveals exactly when and where Australians can experience this celestial spectacle at its most magnificent.
Patagonia's Amazing Transformation: Desert to Wetlands
In an extraordinary environmental success story, Argentina's Patagonian steppe has been miraculously restored to vibrant wetlands, reversing decades of desertification through innovative conservation efforts.
Copenhagen's CopenPay: Good Deeds Earn Free Experiences
Discover how Copenhagen's innovative CopenPay scheme rewards sustainable behaviour with free cultural attractions, dining, and kayaking in this groundbreaking approach to eco-friendly tourism.
Australian Bird of the Year: Beyond the Popular Vote
Discover how Australia's beloved Bird of the Year competition has evolved into a powerful conservation movement, raising awareness about threatened species and driving environmental action beyond the popular vote.
Australia's Tree Wars: The Search for New Solutions
As Australia's native forests face unprecedented threats, conservationists and industry clash over protection policies. Discover why experts say current approaches are failing and what breakthrough solutions could end the destructive stalemate.
Albanese's environmental laws branded 'unforgivable failure'
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's environmental reforms face blistering criticism from Greens Senator Larissa Waters, who brands new legislation a catastrophic betrayal of election promises and environmental protection.
Australia's New Soft Plastics Recycling Scheme Revealed
Australia launches a groundbreaking national soft plastics recycling programme to tackle the waste crisis left by RedCycle's collapse. Discover how the new system works and what it means for households.
Corporate middlemen mask Australian fossil fuel profits
A groundbreaking report exposes how complex corporate structures are masking the real beneficiaries of Australia's lucrative fossil fuel industry, raising concerns about accountability and transparency.
UK's environmental justice under threat from convention exit
Environmental campaigners face a critical threat as the UK government considers abandoning the Aarhus Convention, a landmark agreement that guarantees public access to environmental justice and government accountability.
Australia's Bold Visa Offer to UK Professionals
Discover how Australia is actively recruiting British workers with streamlined visa processes and attractive incentives across multiple sectors facing critical shortages.
Australia's environmental laws fail as Woodside project approved
Australia's environmental protection framework faces unprecedented scrutiny after the controversial Woodside gas project receives approval, raising serious questions about the effectiveness of current legislation.
Coal lobby wants spy agencies to monitor environmental groups
Peak mining body pushes for mandatory intelligence reporting on activist organisations, raising concerns about democratic freedoms and corporate influence over national security.
Southport's Taylor Swift-inspired community project unites town
Discover how residents of a quiet Merseyside town created their own version of Taylor Swift's '22' hat gesture, fostering unexpected community bonds and local pride.
NSW Wine Region Fears Lead Mine Threat to Children's Health
A controversial lead mine proposal in New South Wales' prime wine country has local residents terrified for their children's health and the future of their world-renowned vineyards.
Government Scraps Key Environmental Targets in Policy U-Turn
Exclusive: Defra quietly abandons pledge to publish 'environmental improvement plan' for England, raising fears of deregulation and weakened protections post-Brexit.
Climate activists glue themselves to Melbourne CBD streets
Climate change protesters from Extinction Rebellion have caused major disruptions in Melbourne's CBD, gluing themselves to a key intersection during morning rush hour, demanding immediate government action on the climate emergency.
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