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Australia passes landmark environmental reforms

Australia's parliament has passed historic reforms to its environmental protection laws, providing long-overdue safeguards for forests and biodiversity. Discover how this shapes our future.

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.

Australian Public Service Wages Jump 3.4%

New data reveals Australian public servants are enjoying their fastest wage growth in 15 years, outstripping private sector increases and raising questions about economic fairness.

Starmer's stumble at COP30 amid Net Zero criticism

Sir Keir Starmer narrowly avoided an embarrassing fall arriving at the global climate summit, where he faces criticism after admitting the 'climate consensus has gone' while pushing Labour's green agenda.

Liberal MPs fear city voter backlash over net zero

Internal Liberal party polling reveals growing voter rebellion in metropolitan electorates over climate policies, putting Australia's net zero commitment at risk as MPs scramble to save their seats.

RBA Holds Rates as Inflation Surprise Rattles Economy

The Reserve Bank of Australia maintains current interest rates despite unexpected inflation data, signalling cautious optimism amid economic uncertainty. Analysis of what this means for mortgages and the broader economy.

Australian political turmoil over net zero backflip

Australia's political landscape erupts as the Coalition dramatically abandons net zero commitments, triggering heated parliamentary clashes and international concern ahead of crucial climate talks.

Australian PM Albanese to skip COP30 climate summit

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will not attend the COP30 climate conference in Brazil, sending Climate Minister Chris Bowen instead. The decision has drawn sharp criticism from environmental groups amid Australia's ongoing climate challenges.

Australian Nationals abandon net zero target

In a dramatic shift, Australia's National Party has voted to remove its net zero emissions target from official policy, sparking political turmoil and environmental concerns.

Liberal Party rift deepens over net zero emissions target

Australia's Liberal Party remains deeply divided over climate policy as Deputy Leader Sussan Ley faces ongoing internal resistance to the government's net zero emissions target, exposing significant fractures within the opposition.

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.

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 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.

Dick Smith: Albanese failing Australian business

Australian entrepreneur Dick Smith delivers scathing criticism of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's leadership, claiming Australian businesses are 'going backwards' under his government amid cost of living pressures.

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