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.
Australia's Environmental Law Reform Sparks Concern
Australia's revised environmental legislation blocks fast-tracked fossil fuel projects but ignores climate impacts. Expert analysis reveals why this partial victory leaves lasting concerns for natural heritage.
Australia Passes Landmark Environmental Reforms
Australia's parliament passes landmark environmental laws, creating a federal EPA and streamlining project approvals. A balanced win for both business and conservation.
Labor's nature laws risk collapse in parliament standoff
Anthony Albanese intervenes in last-ditch negotiations to save Labor's environmental reforms from collapse. Will the Greens accept the 11th-hour compromise?
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 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 Hate Crime Epidemic: Police Powers Under Fire
Exclusive investigation reveals how Australian police forces are struggling to handle soaring hate crimes despite new legislation, leaving minority communities exposed and distrustful of authorities.
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.
American's Australian nightmare: Homeless, jailed, spider attacks
An American man's quest for an Australian adventure inspired by Steve Irwin turned into a harrowing tale of homelessness, spider attacks, and double imprisonment. Discover how his dream life Down Under became a cautionary story.
Australians face death penalty in Bali drug crackdown
Exclusive: Australian travellers to Bali receive stark warnings as Indonesia strengthens death penalty enforcement for drug crimes, with multiple foreigners currently on death row.
Australia launches public child sex offender registry
In a groundbreaking move for child safety, Australia announces a national public registry for convicted child sex offenders, empowering parents with crucial information to protect their children.
Australia's Net Zero Ambitions Face Parliamentary Test
Political tensions escalate as the Australian government faces opposition pushback on landmark environmental laws while navigating complex net zero commitments ahead of critical climate deadlines.
US States Resist Trump's Climate Policy Assault
US states and cities are mounting a formidable defence against Donald Trump's planned assault on climate policies, vowing to protect environmental regulations through legal battles and local action.
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.
US imposes strict pollution limits on LNG terminals
The Biden administration imposes strict new pollution limits on liquefied natural gas terminals, targeting harmful emissions that disproportionately affect local communities.
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.
Australia's environmental laws spark outrage over fossil fuel powers
Controversial reforms to Australia's EPBC Act grant unprecedented powers to fossil fuel projects and water resource management, drawing fierce criticism from environmental groups and scientists.
Australia's biodiversity crisis deepens despite laws
Australia's flagship environmental legislation is under fire as new analysis reveals alarming biodiversity decline despite conservation efforts. Experts warn urgent reform is needed to prevent irreversible ecological damage.
Prince of Wales backs climate penguin Rio's Prince
The Prince of Wales joins forces with global celebrities including Shawn Mendes to support Rio's Prince, the rescued penguin turned climate ambassador, in a groundbreaking environmental initiative at a British museum.
Pouring coffee down drain could lead to fines
UK households face unexpected penalties for improper coffee disposal. Discover the environmental regulations that could see you fined for what goes down your sink.
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.
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