Federal Court hears bid from Regis Resources to overturn protection order that stopped McPhillamys Gold Mine
A mining company has told a Federal Court in Sydney the Commonwealth government was “uncritical” in accepting evidence…
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,…
Officials push new ban as thousands of households keep iconic creatures as pets: ‘They will understand eventually’
In a major victory for wildlife conservation and local communities, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has finally…
‘He and I just have very different styles’
Catherine McKenna was at the United Nations when former Conservative member of parliament Gerry Ritz called her “climate…
Persistent algae bloom causing political headaches as scientists are copping the flak
For fish, an algal bloom can cause suffocation and death. For humans, skin rashes and coughing. For politicians,…
Robbins Island wind farm off Tasmania gets environmental approval after years of delays
The federal government has approved a 100-turbine wind farm on Robbins Island in north-west Tasmania following seven delays…
First Nations group launches bid to protect Victoria Park from Olympic stadium development
An application to prevent the development of a 63,000-seat Olympic stadium at Brisbane’s Victoria Park has been lodged…
Family unable to repair Sydney home nearly five years after landslide as boulder threat persists
It’s been years since the Kemp family have enjoyed a meal, watched TV or even slept in their…