The Latest Breaking News from Tanya Plibersek

Not the time to be optimistic about fresh coal projects

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

Newcastle Herald · Oct 6, 2024

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 · Oct 5, 2024

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 · Oct 3, 2024

'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.

AAP · Sep 30, 2024

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

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The Guardian - AU · Sep 28, 2024

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.

AAP · Sep 25, 2024

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.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 25, 2024

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

The Guardian - AU · Sep 25, 2024

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'.

AAP · Sep 24, 2024

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 · Sep 24, 2024