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Offshore windfarm zone off Illawarra coast given green light in bid to ‘power Australia’s clean energy future’ | Energy

The federal government has given the green light to an offshore windfarm zone south of Sydney, making it Australia’s fourth…

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Environment

Low-flying drones could disrupt whale migration off Australia’s east coast, experts warn | Whales

As whales migrate up Australia’s east coast in the coming months, drones are hot on their tails. However, experts warn…

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Environment

Peter Dutton accused of trying to ‘rip up’ Australia’s commitment to Paris climate agreement | Climate crisis

Peter Dutton has been accused of planning to break Australia’s commitment to the landmark Paris climate agreement after he said…

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CBD

Australia’s Legalising Cannabis Bill To Be Put To Senate Vote

The Australian Greens’ attempt to legalise cannabis in the country has failed to clear a significant hurdle – but they…

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Environment

As global heating cuts Australia’s snowfall ski season may go downhill, report warns | Australia news

Bookings have been slow ahead of the ski season at the mountain lodge in Thredbo that Annalisa Koeman’s parents built…

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Environment

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

Federal parliament is back for the next fortnight and I have a wishlist. Not for things that will happen –…

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Environment

Snow worries: Australia’s ski resorts turn to snowmakers with slopes bare ahead of winter | Australia weather

With winter just around the corner, temperatures are plunging but Australia’s ski slopes are looking bare, prompting fears that the…

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Environment

NSW government extends life of Australia’s biggest coal-fired power station by two years to 2027 | Energy

Australia’s biggest coal-fired power station will remain operational for another two years after the New South Wales government signed a…

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Environment

Closing Australia’s biggest coal-fired power station would leave NSW exposed to risk of blackouts – Aemo | Energy

Eraring, the nation’s biggest coal-fired power station, may need to delay its closure to ease blackout threats in New South…

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Environment

Australia’s budget has ‘gaping hole’ in funds for DV victims, environment and housing, advocates say | Australia news

The federal government’s decision not to further increase funding for jobseeker, housing and domestic violence is a “gaping hole in…

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