Environment Minister Murray Watt secures major EPBC reforms with Greens support after Coalition negotiations fail. Business groups express disappointment as government achieves environmental policy victory.
Anthony Albanese's proposed environmental legislation threatens Australia's mining success story, risking jobs and economic growth. Learn how these changes could impact the nation.
New legislation requires major telecommunications providers to deliver comprehensive mobile coverage across Australia, eliminating connectivity black spots nationwide.
Exclusive polling reveals 80% of Canberrans want climate impacts considered in Albanese government's environment laws, with Labor risking voter backlash in marginal seats.
The Albanese government faces Senate hurdles with environment legislation as political divisions echo Rudd's climate wars. Analysis reveals falling GDP per capita and rising One Nation support.
Australia unveils sweeping environmental reforms for 2025, targeting emissions reduction and conservation. Learn how these changes will impact the nation's climate future.
Key environment group slams Hunter Transmission Project route, warning of irreversible impacts on 66 threatened species. Read the full analysis of this critical NSW energy debate.
The Environment Protection Authority has issued a prevention notice to Huntley Tip after discovering dangerous PFAS chemicals and ammonia leaching into Mullet Creek, threatening Lake Illawarra's ecosystem.
The Albanese government seeks to pass major environmental reforms next week, facing opposition calls for delay and Greens criticism over loopholes. Will Australia get new environment laws?
The City of Stirling's proposed laws to fine retailers for abandoned shopping trolleys have been scrapped after legal advice found they exceeded council powers. Discover what's next.
Opposition Leader Sussan Ley declares Coalition will back Labor's environmental law overhaul if government makes seven key changes. Critical Senate vote scheduled for next Wednesday.
New environmental laws contain major loopholes that could harm the Great Barrier Reef. Conservation groups warn urgent changes are needed to protect Australia's natural wonder.
A major five-building residential complex has been approved for the Illawarra Leagues Club site in Wollongong, adding 204 apartments to the city centre after Land and Environment Court decision.
A new $6 million service station and childcare centre is underway in Kirwan after developers won a court battle against council objections. Construction progresses on Thuringowa Drive.
The Minns Government reintroduces amended protest laws to protect places of worship after Supreme Court rejection. New bill balances religious protection with protest rights.
A new community-led working group in Williamtown will drive local solutions to PFAS contamination, bringing together residents and government after nine years of environmental impact.
Australia makes history as its first formal treaty with Indigenous peoples becomes law, establishing a new framework for reconciliation and self-determination.
Environment Minister Murray Watt defends government's handling of harmful algal bloom following damning 207-page Senate report. Read the latest developments from Adelaide summit.
Western Australia's government, opposition and crossbench agree to extended parliamentary sitting hours to ensure critical legislation passes through the Upper House before winter break.
Victoria Park Mayor Karen Vernon issues public apology after 46 trees wrongly removed during Elizabeth Baillie Reserve upgrades. Town commits to planting 94 replacement trees.
Greens MP Amanda Cohn has opposed Susan Carter's voluntary assisted dying legislation, arguing it creates unnecessary barriers for terminally ill patients in NSW.
The Australian Labor Party sounds alarm over LNP's energy strategy that prioritises coal expansion, potentially jeopardising the Great Barrier Reef's UNESCO World Heritage listing and Queensland's tourism industry.
Outraged Shellharbour residents are demanding action after their beloved coastal sanctuary was trashed with rubbish and graffiti, sparking calls for better protection of local natural treasures.
The Australian Capital Territory has made history as voluntary assisted dying becomes legally accessible. Discover how the landmark legislation works, eligibility criteria, and safeguards.
Australia's long-standing 'toughen up' workplace mentality is facing its day of reckoning as experts warn toxic attitudes are damaging mental health and driving talent away.
Discover the emotional journey behind Canberra's groundbreaking voluntary assisted dying legislation, making the ACT the first Australian jurisdiction to pass such laws through its own parliament.
The City of Perth has revealed exciting concept designs for a state-of-the-art Resource Recovery Facility that could transform how the city manages waste and recycling.
Australian fashion brands are making misleading environmental claims while the industry faces a sustainability reckoning. Discover which companies are under scrutiny.
Australian oyster farmers create floating blockade to prevent contaminated harvest from reaching consumers amid dangerous algae bloom in NSW waters.
Wollongong Harbour faces environmental concerns as a potentially harmful red algae bloom appears, prompting water safety warnings and community questions about marine health.