Murray Watt nears deal with Coalition to finally overhaul environment laws
Labor Environment Minister Murray Watt will sit down with his Liberal counterpart Angie Bell today, with quiet optimism…
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,…
Murray Watt stamps final approval of Woodside’s North West Shelf extension to 2070
Australia’s biggest gas project, Woodside’s North West Shelf, has received final approval to extend operations through until 2070.…
Queensland environment minister concedes humans are influencing climate change
Queensland’s environment minister has stepped back his previously-stated scepticism over human-induced climate change, saying he is confident the…
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…
Albanese government to freeze construction code until 2029, fast-track housing approvals
The federal government is moving to speed up decisions on housing approvals and limit further changes to the…
Commonwealth reaffirms decision to allow salmon farming expansion in Tasmania’s Macquarie Harbour
Federal Environment Minister Murray Watt has confirmed the continuation of salmon farming in Tasmania’s Macquarie Harbour. Environmental groups…
Elder likens algal bloom devastation to watching Uluru being destroyed
A First Nations elder has likened the devastation of South Australia’s toxic algal bloom to watching Uluru being…
Federal funding to assist SA to deal with algal bloom, but no national disaster declaration
The federal government has pledged $14 million to assist South Australia as it continues to deal with a…