First reports of severe coral bleaching on reef
Corals are dying from severe bleaching around the Keppel Islands on the Great Barrier Reef, scientists say.
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Aussie firms fall short of global net zero standards
Large Australian corporations are failing to meet global best practice when it comes to reducing their carbon dioxide emissions, according to a new study.
Bob Brown charge, ban over giant tree logging protest
A logging protest in defence of some of Tasmania's tallest trees has resulted in former Greens leader Bob Brown being charged and banned from all state forests.
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Aussie economy ‘OK’ despite weaker housing: BlueScope
BlueScope Steel expects local housing starts to recover and strong demand in the United States for infrastructure, including steel-intensive renewable energy.
Logging backflip ‘won’t save gliders from extinction’
Scientists and conservation groups say a backflip by the NSW environmental watchdog will do little to shield greater gliders from the effects of logging.
‘Heartbreaking’ scenes as fire-hit communities rebuild
Residents in Victorian towns face a recovery that could last up to three years as locals return to survey the damage caused by bushfires to their properties.
Taylor Swift fans assured mulch issue won’t stop shows
Asbestos-tainted mulch has been found at further sites as the NSW Environment Minister blames regulatory failure for the growing scandal.
Ultra rare night parrot gives up secrets for survival
One of Australia's rarest birds has given up its genetic secrets and it could boost the elusive creature's chances of evading extinction.
New exotic pest raises fears for rivers, water network
A highly invasive clam has been found in Australia for the first time and it could be bad news for river health and water infrastructure.
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One in four Aussies consider an electric vehicle next
A study shows more Australian drivers are keen on electric cars but the group behind the research says it also shows bad news for a fuel-efficiency standard.
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Asbestos kills off Mardi Gras fair, shutters school
Asbestos-tainted mulch is to blame for the closure of a primary school in Sydney's southwest and the cancellation of a major Mardi Gras festival event.
EPA backs down on ‘dangerous’ new logging rules in NSW
New logging rules that had experts fearing for the survival of the endangered greater glider will be revisited by the NSW environmental watchdog.
Event managers told to stay out of nature refuges
Scientists have told event managers to back off and keep their disruptive, showy events out of the nation's wildlife havens.
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Truth behind viral photo of ‘diesel-powered’ EV charger
An outback electric vehicle charger that went viral has yet to use its diesel generator backup to recharge one car, the Senate has heard.
Climate risk assessment based on dream 1.5C scenario
Australia's first climate risk assessment will be based on a scenario that does not reflect reality, the Greens say.
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Australia will issue rules for ‘risky’ solar inverters
Australian government officials have confirmed they are developing guidelines for solar equipment after warnings about potential security vulnerabilities.
Better days ahead for Florence after a very dark year
Florence, the troubled tunnel boring machine, is back on solid ground and hard at work on the Snowy Hydro 2.0 project, but it's slow going.
Climate change fuelling Australia’s eighth-warmest year
Australia sweltered through its eighth-warmest year on record in 2023, according to a new report from the Bureau of Meteorology.
Drones being used to protect Antarctic biodiversity
Scientists are surveying remote areas of Antarctica with drones, hoping to protect plants and animals in the fragile ecosystems in the face of climate change.
Clear milk bottle lids a win for obsessive bowerbirds
The satin bowerbird's obsession with the colour blue can sometimes be deadly but a change in milk packaging could help save the showy bird.
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Shock at call for moratorium on ‘reckless renewables’
Anti-renewables activists want to protect agricultural land but the energy industry says solar and wind is future-proofing farmers and giving regions new jobs.
Logging changes put gliders in peril, experts warn
Greater glider ecologists say the endangered species is in deeper trouble after NSW's watchdog for nature changed the rules that apply to logging.
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Car buyers urged to sort the thrifty from the thirsty
A huge difference between the most and least efficient cars has been shown in a study of more than 650 models with some guzzling almost $4000 in fuel each year.
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Car efficiency standards to lower emissions, fuel costs
Australians will be able to breathe easier, spend less on fuel and have more choice at the car yard under proposed new efficiency standards for cars and utes.
Australia sends reef health update to UNESCO
Australia has submitted a progress report to UNESCO as part of ongoing efforts to ward off an in-danger listing for the Great Barrier Reef.
‘Trackless trams’ tipped to save emissions and budgets
A leading urban planner says more Australian cities should adopt "trackless tram" technology to reduce suburban traffic and transport pollution.
Drownings headed for triple figures in ‘tragic’ summer
Royal Life Saving Australia has called for greater water safety awareness as the summer drowning toll nears 100.
Spider webs help scientists unravel secrets of the wild
Researchers have worked out that spider webs are gold mines of information when it comes to the difficult job of understanding where animals live.
Ultra rare, grumpy fish gets a hand in extinction fight
A precious haul of incredibly rare red handfish are making themselves at home after extinction fears sparked a rescue mission off Tasmania.
Forestry Corp backs away from logging in glider habitat
Conservationists are claiming a win in the battle to protect the endangered greater glider's habitat, but say the war is far from over.
Premier denies duck shooting links killed Vic ban
Victoria's premier is standing by her government's refusal to ban recreational duck hunting, insisting she has not been influenced by personal circumstances.