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Mt Pleasant will become the largest producing coal mine in Australia.

Tiwi Islanders have opened a new front in their fight against Santos' Barossa gas project, which they believe will damage their underwater cultural heritage.

But environmental groups and scientists say alternative programs to save water have failed and buybacks must resume

Minister Tanya Plibersek should strengthen ‘trigger’ protection to ensure projects are assessed for impact on water resources

State laws protecting brumbies from culling have led to a growing population damaging the environment in the Australian Alps, committee says

It’s official. The government can *completely ignore* climate risk when they approve new fossil fuel projects. Or, to be pedantic about it, it turns out the government has *always* been able to ignore climate risk under current environmental laws. How do we know this? In June Environment Council of Central…

Calls come after federal court dismisses legal action against environment minister’s decisions on two mine expansions

The Federal Court has found the federal environment minister isn't obliged to act on evidence that coal mines will harm natural wonders such as the reef.

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A new renewable energy hub will power more than one million homes via one of the biggest battery systems in the world.

New research casts doubt on effectiveness of targeting surface runoff only and highlights need to use fertilisers more efficiently, experts say