Environment reforms to pass after Labor-Greens deal The first major changes in decades to Australia's long-criticised environment laws aim to better protect natural sites and speed up project approvals. AAP · Nov 26, 2025
NGOs lament missed 'COPportunity' for SA and climate Pacific advocates hope their climate ambitions can still be achieved from the wreckage of Australia's bid to host the COP31 summit. AAP · Nov 20, 2025
Google blocked STI awareness ads as ‘adult content’, Senate estimates hears Search engine added ‘STI testing’ to list of sensitive topics in November, censoring important public health campaign, Greens leader says The Guardian - AU · Oct 9, 2025
Australia targets 62% to 70% emissions cut by 2035 Australia has set a new target of reducing its greenhouse gas emissions by between 62% and 70% below 2005 levels by 2035 The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2025
Faster approvals considered in nature law overhaul A shake up of Australia's environment laws is being considered, which will determine where developments can be built and where they should be blocked. AAP · Sep 8, 2025
MPs demand Santos fix gas tank, leaking for 19 years A storage tank at a major gas export hub that has emitted methane for almost two decades is causing federal government concern, sparking repair option talks. AAP · Sep 2, 2025
Gas facility leak sparks cover-up allegations An environmental group has released documents that show a storage tank at a gas export facility near a capital city has been leaking for almost 20 years. AAP · Sep 1, 2025
Glamour in the nation's capital as pollies show out Australia's politicians, corporate powerhouses, the media and celebrities are descending on Canberra decked out in their finest frocks and tuxes. AAP · Aug 27, 2025
One Nation Senators Slammed For Turning Their Backs During Acknowledgement Of Country One Nation leader Pauline Hanson and other One Nation senators have been slammed for an Acknowledgement of Country stunt in Parliament. Pedestrian.tv · Jul 24, 2025
Labor and Greens unite to condemn One Nation senators for snubbing acknowledgment of country Indigenous affairs minister Malarndirri McCarthy says stunt by Pauline Hanson’s party was ‘incredibly childish’ and disrespectful The Guardian - AU · Jul 24, 2025
Morning Mail: Ozzy Osbourne dies, childcare centre worker accused, starvation horror in Gaza Heavy metal pioneer and Black Sabbath frontman passes two weeks after final performance at farewell concert The Guardian - AU · Jul 22, 2025
No positive STI results to date as testing of children in case of accused childcare paedophile continues – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Jul 22, 2025
Australian Greens leader says she has not read reasons for party’s expelling of co-founder Larissa Waters dismisses responsibility for party’s decision to expel Drew Hutton The Guardian - AU · Jul 22, 2025
Penny Wong Signs Letter Condemning Israel For ‘Inhumane’ Killing Of Gazans Seeking Aid “The suffering of civilians in Gaza has reached new depths." Pedestrian.tv · Jul 22, 2025
The Conversation · Jul 10, 2025 Politics with Michelle Grattan: Larissa Waters on why we deserve more than a government that just tinkers The Greens had a poor election. They lost three of their four lower house seats including that of their leader Adam Bandt. This despite their overall vote remaining mostly steady. But they did retain all their Senate spots – though later they lost a senator through her defection to Labor…
Pedestrian.tv · Jun 22, 2025 Aus Govt. Calls For ‘De-Escalation, Dialogue & Diplomacy’ After Trump’s Iran Strike “We note the US President's statement that now is the time for peace.”
The Guardian - AU · Jun 11, 2025 WA senator Dorinda Cox accuses Greens of being ‘deeply racist’ and says ‘I am not a bully’ Senator who defected to Labor says Greens have ‘toxic culture’ and have failed First Nations people
The Conversation · Jun 5, 2025 Grattan on Friday: Albanese will need some nuance in facing a female opposition leader Anthony Albanese loves a trophy, especially a human one. He prides himself on his various “captain’s pick” candidates – good campaigners he has steered into seats.
AAP · Jun 4, 2025 New beginning for Greens after senator's defection The Greens have taken their first steps towards a fresh start by unveiling new portfolio allocations following some major political setbacks.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 3, 2025 Coronial investigation into death of Kumanjayi White on hold during criminal investigation – as it happened This blog is now closed
AAP · Jun 2, 2025 'Serious test' for Greens as senator defects to Labor The Greens will need to decide what they stand for, as the minor party is accused of having lost its way after a second Indigenous senator quits its ranks.
The Conversation · May 20, 2025 Can Murray Watt fix Australia’s broken nature laws? First stop, Western Australia New federal Environment Minister Murray Watt is in Western Australia this week to reboot nature law reform. Reform stalled in the Senate last term, following stiff opposition from the state’s Labor government and mining sector.
The Conversation · May 19, 2025 Ambition is not a dirty word: female politicians and the ‘Lady Macbeth bias’ When the new parliament convenes after the recent election, it will feature a rarity in Australian politics. Women will lead two significant political parties at the same time: the Liberal Party’s Sussan Ley and the Greens’ Larissa Waters.
AAP · May 17, 2025 Thorny nature reforms threaten to entangle new minister Labor's pledge to deliver a once-in-a-generation overhaul of environmental laws went unfulfilled in its first term, leaving a new minister to finish the job.
The Guardian - AU · May 15, 2025 Eighty dead in Gaza bombing, Coalition talks begin, doctors’ gene genius As ceasefire talks wither, Trump suggests territory could become ‘freedom zone’; Sussan Ley expects partnership talks to ‘take time’