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After 25 years of piss-taking Australia’s politicians, the ‘disturbingly accurate’ Wharf Revue bows out

The minds behind the satire reflect on a quarter century of politics and belters

The Guardian - AU

Expanding coal mines – and reaching net zero? Tanya Plibersek seems to believe both are possible

Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek’s recent decision to approve expansion plans for three New South Wales coal mines disappointed many people concerned with stabilising the global climate.

The Conversation

Australia look to NZ for advice on bird flu threat

Australia and New Zealand environment ministers have met to discuss the best way to prevent a deadly outbreak of bird flu that's caused havoc elsewhere.

AAP

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Deadly bird flu could lead to mass extinctions

Australia is preparing for a deadly strain of the bird flu which could lead to the extinction of unique species, as authorities brace for its arrival.

AAP

Tanya Plibersek defends Aboriginal heritage order blocking ‘irreversible damage’ of goldmine tailings dam

Financial impact on mining company does not outweigh ‘permanent loss’ to cultural sites, environment minister says

The Guardian - AU

Nature groups in ‘dismay’ over Albanese’s leadership on ‘critical’ environmental reforms

Exclusive: Letter to PM accuses handful of businesses and mining interests, mainly in WA, of trying to ‘undermine and derail’ law

The Guardian - AU

Scientists contest environment minister’s claim of ‘blitzing’ Australia’s ocean reserve expansion goal

Tanya Plibersek claims Labor is protecting 52% of its ocean territory, but experts say that is ‘misleading’

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Environment summit taking place in Sydney while greater glider habitat is logged is ‘bullshit’, advocates say

Harvesting in Bulga state forest, inland from Port Macquarie, is just 400km from global nature-positive summit the government is hosting

The Guardian - AU

‘Huge environmental win’: Australia to protect 52% of its oceans, more than any other country, Plibersek says

Sub-Antarctic marine park expansion welcomed but scientists say some areas important to penguins and seals missed out on sanctuary-level protection

The Guardian - AU

Not the time to be optimistic about fresh coal projects

'We see nervousness from the coal sector about future approvals.'

Newcastle Herald

Businesses say Australia’s economy depends on the environment. Will Labor’s ‘nature-positive’ summit help?

Financial leaders have urged the country to focus on protecting and restoring nature – but details remain thin on the ground

The Guardian - AU

Environment ministers summoned over bird flu threat

Australia is looking at vaccinations for bird flu as environment ministers are called to a special meeting to discuss the threat to wildlife.

AAP

Plibersek’s coalmine decision is double trouble for climate and housing

The emissions impact is obvious but with full employment in construction, approving three mine extensions is saying you want workers there rather than building homes

The Guardian - AU

See the greenhouse gas impact of Labor’s decision to expand three NSW coalmines

The 1.3bn tonnes of carbon that may be generated by the three projects is more than triple Australia’s entire annual emissions

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Newcastle Herald

Former miner: how and why I helped stop a coal train

If the government won't take action against corporations, the people will

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s ‘immoral’ coalmine decision akin to drowning Pacific neighbours, Tuvalu climate minister declares

Labor government has undermined case to co-host 2026 UN climate summit with island nations, Dr Maina Talia declares

AAP

'Pitiful' funding for 'looming catastrophe' of bird flu

Pressure is mounting on the federal government to pour more money into bird flu preparations, amid warnings Australia's worst ecological disaster is looming.

The Guardian - AU

AFP seize 48kg of cocaine and methamphetamine at Sydney airport – as it happened

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Climate, koala alarm as coal mines cleared to dig more

The Albanese government has been condemned for green-lighting the expansion of three coal mines as operators describe the move as sensible.

Newcastle Herald

Heart disease, stroke and cancers: doctors fear the health consequences of new coal mining approvals

Doctors highlight the health impacts of Hunter coal mining approvals.

The Guardian - AU

Labor’s coalmine expansion approvals undermine its credibility on the climate crisis

How does a massive coal expansion lasting decades line up with what it has pledged? Leaders of low-lying Pacific nations might appreciate some answers

AAP

Government grants extension to three coal mines

Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek says extending the lifespan of NSW coal mines was above board, despite the decision being labelled a 'betrayal'.

The Guardian - AU

Tanya Plibersek approves three coalmine expansions in move criticised as ‘the opposite of climate action’

Decision angers environment groups with Australian Conservation Foundation saying Albanese government ‘continues to disappoint’

Newcastle Herald

Massive Hunter Valley coal mine extensions approved

Government approves Mt Pleasant and Ravensworth mining projects.

AAP

Ray of light for endangered fish as salmon debate rages

Numbers of an endangered ray at the centre of a fight between conservationists and the salmon industry have increased for the first time in nearly a decade.

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