Albanese knows the power dynamic between Labor and mining interests has shifted
In the end, as it turns out, elections do have consequences. And when they’re as dramatic as the…
Greens out-step flat-footed Liberals on crucial environmental deal
Come dance with me! That was Environment Minister Murray Watt’s invitation to the opposition as he prepared to…
With a deal on Australia’s environmental laws, Murray Watt has cemented his reputation as a ‘fixer’
Murray Watt has something in common with the emperors of ancient Rome. Like Commodus in Ridley Scott’s Gladiator,…
‘Loophole’ in new government plan could lead to extinction of world-famous Aussie animal
“Loopholes” in new laws proposed by the Albanese government could unwittingly fast-track the extinction of one of Australia’s…
Academics hit back after leading universities seek changes to key environmental legislation
Australia’s top universities have aligned themselves with oil and gas producers, miners and developers on a key piece…
Bureau of Meteorology boss reveals website rebuild ‘approved and funded’ by Turnbull government
The Bureau of the Meteorology’s new boss has blamed a “miscommunication” for the furore that has erupted over…
Federal government approves expansion of Victoria’s largest gold mine near Bendigo
The federal government has given the go-ahead for Fosterville Gold Mine near Bendigo to continue operating until 2045,…
Christmas Island shrew declared extinct after decades without a sighting
A leading researcher has described the extinction of the Christmas Island shrew as “another stain” on Australia’s environmental…
Queensland government criticises timing of changes to Bureau of Meteorology website in aftermath of storm
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli has criticised “flawed” changes to the Bureau of Meteorology’s (BOM) website in the aftermath…
Sussan Ley is Labor’s best bet on environmental laws as deal with Greens carries risk
Murray Watt is doing his best Weekend at Bernie’s impression, frantically hoisting and waving a limp Coalition arm…
Environment report author ‘bitterly disappointed’ by Coalition, Greens opposition to government’s reforms
The man Sussan Ley tasked with reviewing Australia’s environment laws says he is “bitterly disappointed” the opposition leader…
Coalition sours over proposed reform to ‘broken’ environment laws
The mood within the Coalition has soured on the government’s proposed rewrite of Australia’s “broken” environment laws, just…