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Climate and rock art advocates take on Woodside’s ‘carbon bomb’ WA gas project in federal court

Albanese government’s approval of North West Shelf gas extension being challenged by the Australian Conservation Foundation and Friends of Australian Rock Art

The Guardian - AU · Jul 21

Australia has dedicated more than 20% of its land to conservation but not where it matters most

On paper, Australia is a conservation success story.

The Conversation · Mar 24

DJ more, channel Zohran and get a sleep doctor: Adam Bandt on life after politics and saving the planet

The former Greens leader’s appointment as CEO of the Australian Conservation Foundation raised eyebrows – but for him, the mission remains the same

The Guardian - AU · Feb 13

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Queensland’s forests are still being bulldozed — and new parks alone won’t save them

The Queensland government celebrated the creation of new national parks this year, with Premier David Crisafulli saying it is time to “get serious” and be “ambitious” in protecting nature.

The Conversation · Oct 23, 2025

'Not the cow, the how': calls to overhaul food system

Look around any supermarket and fresh produce appears abundant but new food security strategy plans reveal friction between health, nature and economics.

AAP · Sep 27, 2025

Timid or too tough? Verdicts in on emissions target

Australia's environmental groups have sharply criticised the nation's 2035 climate target as "insulting" while big business brands it as "ambitious".

AAP · Sep 18, 2025

Risks of climate crisis to Australia’s economy and environment are ‘intense and scary’, unreleased government report says

Sources say delayed risk assessment includes modelling of effects of climate crisis in ways that have been little discussed in political debate so far

The Guardian - AU · Aug 12, 2025

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Rock art heritage listing to attract eyes of the world

World Heritage listing for a massive collection of remote Indigenous rock engravings has been celebrated but industry pollution questions remain unresolved.

AAP · Jul 12, 2025

Clean energy, environment unity ticket on nature laws

An alliance of conservation and renewable energy groups want environment protection reform back on track and the "nature versus climate" narrative put to bed.

AAP · May 28, 2025

Controversial gas project hinges on 11th-hour talks

The future of Woodside's North West Shelf gas project is a priority item in talks between federal Environment Minister Murray Watt and WA Premier Roger Cook.

AAP · May 20, 2025

Dutton 'believes in climate change' despite debate call

After initially suggesting questions on the impact of climate change were best left to scientists, Peter Dutton has sought to clarify his position.

AAP · Apr 17, 2025

Coalition scores just 1/100 points for environment and climate policies from conservation organisation

Australian Conservation Foundation says opposition has ‘failed every single test’ while Labor passes with 54% and Greens achieve 98%

The Guardian - AU · Apr 14, 2025

Koala 'biggest loser' of federal land-clearing consents

The iconic koala lost more habitat to federally approved land-clearing than any other threatened species in 2024, the Australian Conservation Foundation says.

AAP · Jan 20, 2025

Australia’s major food companies failing nature, report finds

Targets to halt environmental damage ‘severely lacking’, Australian Conservation Foundation says, urging food industry to ‘step up to the plate’

The Guardian - AU · Jul 22, 2024

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AAP · Nov 13, 2023

Make it law: young Australians want healthy environment

Young people believe the right to a healthy environment should be set in law as Australia is accused to falling behind other nations.

The Guardian - AU · Sep 10, 2023

Investors and unions press Labor to invest $100bn to compete in global green economy

Exclusive: Stakeholders at Australian Renewables Summit hope to influence government before decisions are taken on clean energy investments in mid-year update

The Guardian - AU · Aug 8, 2023

Climate-heating methane released from dozens of Australian fossil fuel sites, environmental group claims

Energy giants reject Australian Conservation Foundation’s infrared video investigation which claims gas leaks and venting at dozens of mines and facilities

The Conversation · Feb 2, 2023

Losing the natural world comes with major risks for your super fund and bank

As the economist Herman Daly pithily said, the economy is a wholly owned subsidiary of the environment – not the reverse. Nature makes our lives possible through what scientists call ecosystem services. Think healthy food, clean water, feed for livestock, building materials, medicine, flood and storm control, recreation, and attractions…

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ABC News · Dec 16, 2022

Bogong moth believed to be making comeback five years after nearing extinction

In 2017 extreme drought conditions caused a Bogong moth population crash. There now appears to have been a rebound, but the species remains at risk.

AAP · Dec 16, 2022

Endangered moth fights against extinction

New research has revealed the endangered Bogong moth is bouncing back after drought caused havoc with its population.

The Conversation · Nov 18, 2022

If you care about nature in Victoria, this is your essential state election guide

If we learnt anything from the past federal election, it’s that Australians care about climate change and nature. A survey released this week suggests the same dynamic is at play as we head into the Victorian state election.

The Conversation · Oct 26, 2022

Out of bounds: how much does greenwashing cost fossil-fuel sponsors of Australian sport?

High-profile Australian athletes and supporters across sports such as cricket, netball and Australian Rules football have recently called for their sports to reconsider their partnerships with fossil fuel or mining companies.

AAP · Oct 26, 2022

Resource firms 'using sports to greenwash'

Coal, gas and oil companies are greenwashing their images with sports sponsorships worth up to $18 million a year, a new report says.

The Guardian - AU · Oct 26, 2022

Fossil fuel companies sponsor Australian sports to the tune of $14m-$18m a year, researchers find

The ‘good news’ is this money could be replaced over time as it represents just 3.5% of sponsorship, expert says

Newcastle Herald · Oct 5, 2022

Nuclear power has problems but it provides reliable low-emission electricity

A national debate over nuclear power

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