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The federal government has released a plan to save endangered east coast koalas without Queensland's support but conservationists say it won't save the species.

Scott Morrison has been yelled at by a disability pensioner who accused the prime minister of failing to listen to the needs of older people.

Good morning, early birds. Australia will build hypersonic missiles that travel more than five times the speed of sound, and opposition treasury spokesperson Jim Chalmers has said “this reckless rorting and wasteful spending must stop”. It’s the news you need to know, with Emma Elsworthy.

Calls for report to be released before election so voters know ‘official state’ of environment under Morrison government

Researchers say slaughter of wild dogs comes down to matter of wording as some graziers consider how to co-exist with native dingoes

PM denies move against Liberal state branch was anti-democratic, saying he was motivated by desire to get the ‘best candidates in the field’

An application to halt construction of a multi-billion-dollar urea plant is rejected by the federal government despite its location near the world's largest collection of ancient rock art.

Blue-tongue lizards among species to get stronger international protections

The federal government has listed 127 native reptiles for greater international protection against "cruel and abhorrent" smuggling.