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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'.

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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’

The Guardian - AU

Massive Hunter Valley coal mine extensions approved

Government approves Mt Pleasant and Ravensworth mining projects.

Newcastle Herald

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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.

AAP

Unburnt wildlife refuge to be sacrificed for homes

A forested haven for species in danger of extinction will be turned into a housing estate after escaping the Black Summer bushfires.

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Albanese urged to ditch Howard-era native forest logging exemptions

Exclusive: independent MPs and Lidia Thorpe tell PM that environment law reforms under negotiation must remove exemptions for native forest logging

The Guardian - AU

Inside the new hospital wing saving Port Stephens koalas from extinction

'We have proven here beyond a doubt that we will deliver'.

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Australia desperately needs a strong federal environmental protection agency. Our chances aren’t looking good

When Labor came to power federally after almost a decade in opposition, Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek pledged to turn around Australia’s worsening environmental woes, from extinctions to land clearing to climate change.

The Conversation

Criticism of sacred site decision shows we have learned nothing from Juukan Gorge

Cultural protection order has been framed as a push to curry favour with inner-city seats, ignoring grassroots campaigns from Indigenous and non-Indigenous locals

The Guardian - AU

The environment was meant to be ‘back on the priority list’ under Labor. Instead we’ve seen a familiar story

There have been moments of modest progress but the Albanese government has not lived up to its early rhetoric

The Guardian - AU

'Gas cowboys' reined in by trigger-happy minister

The NT government has lambasted the federal environment minister for launching an inquiry into environmental impacts of fracking in the Beetaloo Basin.

AAP

‘Bulldoze your way through’: Anthony Albanese compared to Scott Morrison in climate trigger stoush

Sarah Hanson-Young says PM needs to negotiate with senators after he appeared to rule out adding a climate trigger to proposed environmental laws

The Guardian - AU

Strengthened environment protections 'bulldozed' by PM

A proposal to force the government to examine and stop mining projects that worsen climate change is not supported by the prime minister.

AAP

Scientific probe into controversial gas projects

Gas exploration in the Beetaloo Basin in the Northern Territory will be assessed by an independent group of scientists, amid concerns over any impact to water.

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A wider view: clean energy push for environment reform

Frustrated clean energy developers and investors say Australia must consider emissions reduction and climate change as well as the impact on the environment.

The Guardian - AU

Is the Beetaloo gas basin going to damage our water resources? Plibersek has asked experts to find out

The Greens and crossbenchers are urging Plibersek to use the expanded ‘water trigger’ powers but she has vowed to listen to ‘independent scientists’

Newcastle Herald

Newcastle were simply the better side on the day, Mr Bennett

Letters: 'How about giving credit to the Knights?'

The Guardian - AU

McPhillamys stoush is perfect seam for Dutton to mine for disaffected Labor votes

The Coalition leader is hoping to use the voice campaign playbook to wedge the Albanese government over mining and the economy

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The Guardian - AU

Labor’s stalled environmental agenda under pressure from left and right

While the Greens remain hopeful of compromise, the PM has indicated he wants a deal struck with the Coalition

The Guardian - AU

Jacinta Price alleges ‘opportunists’ claiming Indigenous heritage to block resources projects

Shadow minister for Indigenous Australians says Albanese government ‘turning a blind eye’ to alleged ‘weaponisation’ of identity

AAP

Fears skate extinction will damage Tasmania's image

Tasmanian businesses have formed a new group to campaign for the salvation of an ancient fish, fearing its demise could cost them dearly.

AAP

Devil's in the detail as threatened species list grows

Baby Tasmanian devils, eastern quolls pups and other threatened species have taken to Parliament in a bittersweet reminder of their dwindling numbers.

AAP

Federal minister's lack of control on logging 'absurd'

Federal independents are mounting a renewed push to get the environment minister to deal with state-based logging threats to endangered species.

The Guardian - AU

Tanya Plibersek accuses Peter Dutton of intent to ignore Indigenous heritage for mining projects

Environment minister lambasts opposition leader over vow to overturn her rejection of tailings dam at McPhillamys goldmine

The Guardian - AU

Laughing frog and David Attenborough worm among 750 new species recognised in Australia

National species list expands, with orb spider named after Tom Hardy’s Marvel character, Venom, also included

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