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Court dismisses climate case against Plibersek

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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Sydney pro-Palestine rally to go ahead without NSW police approval – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Asia's biggest battery will power Australian homes

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

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Groundwater a significant source of pollution on Great Barrier Reef, study shows

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

The Guardian - AU

Why the 'drug dealers defence' doesn't work for exporting coal. It's actually Economics 101

In defending a Federal Court case brought by opponents of her decisions to approve two export coal mines, Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek is relying in part on what critics call the “drug dealer’s defence”.

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Increased number of swift parrots found near NSW mine reinforces need for habitat protection, say conservationists

Plans for land clearing near a NSW mine where critically endangered swift parrots have been found point to a failure in Australia’s environmental laws, say advocates for the bird

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Don't limit gas supply during green move: energy boss

Delays in approving about 40 new gas projects could risk supply and flow onto power bills, an energy chief says.

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Call for national strategy to force Australian vaping industry to clean up waste

Lithium-ion batteries embedded in the products have been blamed for an increasing number of hazardous fires at landfill sites

The Guardian - AU

We should use Australia's environment laws to protect our 'living wonders' from new coal and gas projects

From Kakadu and the Great Barrier Reef in the North, to the Snowy Mountains in the Southeast, and jarrah and marri forests in the Southwest, Australia is home to incredibly diverse ecosystems. Many of our plants, animals, birds and fish are found nowhere else in the world.

The Conversation

From bin chickens to gang-gangs: Australian bird of the year is a celebration and a call to action

Guardian Australia’s biennial poll is a chance to show your love for your favourite feathered friend and raise awareness of those at risk

The Guardian - AU

'Nature positive' isn't just planting a few trees – it's actually stopping the damage we do

Have you heard the phrase “nature positive”? It’s suddenly everywhere.

The Conversation

Commissioner demands release of UN report – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Australia signs global treaty to protect the high seas

Conservationists are praising Australia's leadership after it signed a new pact to protect the parts of the global ocean that don't belong to any country.

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Afternoon Update: division in no camp over Australia Day and treaties; dating apps warned over sexual assault; and Brisbane becomes centre of footy world

Warren Mundine raises eyebrows among conservatives with his support for treaties and moving Australia Day

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Minister faces court over coal mines' climate harms

A small conservation group is challenging Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek in court, arguing she failed to adequately consider fossil fuel harms to nature.

The Guardian - AU

The Australian Greens lost the rent cap battle, but will they win the war for votes?

Labor decried the party as ‘the axis of evil’ for siding with the Coalition, but pollster says their stance is a vote-winner

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Australia weighs cat curfews and neutering requirements to rein in feral felines

Tanya Plibersek, Australia's Minister for the Environment and Water, declared "war" on feral cats officials say harm other species and carry disease. Critics say the feline threat is overblown.

The Guardian - AU

‘Keep your cat indoors’: why conservationists are pushing for pet containment in Australia

Around 71% of domestic cats are able to roam – killing an estimated 323m native animals each year. Conservation groups want nationwide measures to protect wildlife

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Stakes are lower than you think on Voice vote if you're not Indigenous

'This is a straightforward, modest and long-overdue proposition'.

The Guardian - AU

Tanya Plibersek announced swift parrot plan without showing recovery team who helped develop it

Conservation groups say plan contains no meaningful action to address bird’s key threat of native forest logging

The Conversation

10-year feral cat plan brings us a step closer to properly protecting endangered wildlife

Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek has released a draft feral cat management plan.

The Guardian - AU

Environmentalists condemn Australia’s ‘woeful record’ after 48 plants and animals added to threatened species list

Tanya Plibersek announces crayfish, frogs, insects and plants among wildlife now under threat amid renewed calls for reform

The Guardian - AU

MP criticises question time debate – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Approving new coalmines while pledging climate action is an untenable position – and the Albanese government knows it

Being serious about limiting global heating to 1.5C doesn’t just mean investing in green energy, it means ensuring there are as few new mines as possible

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s export of fossil fuels like selling drugs to ‘maintain’ lifestyle, former top fire chief says

Exclusive: Greg Mullins calls for fossil fuel subsidies to be torn up as he blasts Labor over ‘incomprehensible’ coalmine approvals

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