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Environmental groups apply to take Tanya Plibersek to high court over coalmine approvals

Minister should have assessed climate damage that would be caused by two large developments, advocates say

The Guardian - AU

‘Out of sight and out of mind’: conservationists alarmed as NT land-clearing threatens endangered ghost bat habitat

Conservationists urge Tanya Plibersek to call in Daly River pastoral clearing application for assessment under commonwealth nature laws

The Guardian - AU

Wharf spat threatens future of icebreaker's home

The federal government has concerns about "stalled negotiations" and the cost of critical wharf upgrades at the home of the nation's Antarctic icebreaker.

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'Scandalous' fracking approval alarms owners, groups

A gas producer has been granted environmental approval to drill gas wells in the Beetaloo Basin, sparking concern from Indigenous and environmental groups.

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Pressure mounts on Tanya Plibersek to assess water impacts of NT Beetaloo Basin fracking project

NT government’s environmental management plan approval of Tamboran gas development spurs calls for federal minister to step in

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Mining puts enormous koala habitat area at risk: study

Koalas face losing an area of habitat 17,000 times the size of the Gabba if proposed coal mines in central Queensland go ahead, a study says.

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Labor has adopted its own ‘nature positive’ approach to the environment. But is it just a ‘snazzy slogan’?

‘World first’ legislation and the creation of new agencies have drawn criticism for a lack of accountability and quantifiable targets

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The 13 Electorates With The Highest Total HELP Debts In Australia Have Been Revealed

Data from the Parliamentary Library has revealed which of the 11 federal electorates have the highest total HELP debts in Australia.

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MP urges colleagues not to use Gaza as ‘opportunity to gain votes’ – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Climate groups lash out at environment protection laws

While laws have been introduced to set up a federal Environment Protection Agency, conservation groups say it will solve little.

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On Australia’s climate and extinction crises, the major parties both have questions to answer

The Coalition has no climate policy. But Labor’s positions are undermined by its confused stance on gas and the delay of new environmental laws

The Guardian - AU

Threatened species get $24 million funding boost

The environment minister has announced $24 million for projects that will help 73 of the more than 2000 species that are threatened in Australia.

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Environmental Defenders Office did not breach funding rules while opposing Santos gas project, review finds

Tanya Plibersek ordered investigation after judge accused law firm of ‘subtle coaching’ of Tiwi Island traditional owners during legal challenge

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Fire management in Victoria amounts to de facto native logging industry, conservationists say

Campaigners accuse Forest Fire Management Victoria of ‘knowingly’ killing endangered wildlife after greater glider found dead

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Water quality 'improvement' in salmon farming harbour

An environmental watchdog is cautiously optimistic that water quality is improving in a Tasmanian harbour that's home to an endangered fish and salmon farms.

Newcastle Herald

Court upholds 'drug dealer's defence' for coal mine approvals

Court rules minister not required to consider climate impacts.

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Environment group loses appeal over coal, gas projects

The full bench of the Federal Court has dismissed an appeal by campaigners related to how the federal environment minister considers fossil fuel projects.

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Threatened species out as environmental funding lags

Environmental advocates say they are disappointed with a lack of funding for threatened species and biodiversity in Labor's latest budget.

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Antarctic mission and Great Barrier Reef secure funding

Australia's research in Antarctica has been boosted, with Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek saying it will better protect our natural world.

The Guardian - AU

Scientists say Tasmania’s Maugean skate could become extinct – so why are local leaders still backing the salmon industry?

Environmentalists and salmon farmers remain at loggerheads as the federal government considers options

The Guardian - AU

PM promises ‘Labor party budget through and through’ – as it happened

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'So done with coal and gas': climate protesters demand action

About 30 people took part in the climate protest

The Guardian - AU

‘It’s going to be messy’: advocates balance climate action and conservation amid Queensland’s green energy boom

‘Some negative projects will get up, but we have to keep our eyes on the broader goals’, says WWF Australia

The Guardian - AU

Bulldozers in Darwin begin destroying habitat of hundreds of bird species as Lee Point/Binybara construction begins

Crossbench MPs and conservationists say clearing exemplifies failed environmental reform as endangered species like Gouldian finch face habitat destruction

The Guardian - AU

Tanya Plibersek rejects claims renewable projects are being held up by approval delays

The environment minister says she is approving windfarms at the fastest rate in history amid industry concerns about an ‘alarming’ slowdown

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