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  • Fishing limits imposed as algal bloom hits stocks

    Australian General News

    Popular species including calamari, garfish and King George whiting have suffered severe declines because of SA's algal bloom, forcing restrictions on fishing.

    Australian Associated Press
    / 23 October 2025
    Algal bloom
  • Nature reforms all at sea as Libs, Greens play hardball

    Climate

    Big changes to Australia's environment laws are coming under fierce criticism as the government tries to chart a pathway through parliament for the overhaul.

    Australian Associated Press
    / 23 October 2025
    waves washing across pebbles on a beach
  • 'Enough': push to drop charges against 129 protesters

    Climate

    Police are reviewing charges against scores of climate protesters who took part in a blockade of the world's largest coal port after allies were acquitted.

    Australian Associated Press
    / 22 October 2025
    Newcastle port protest (file)
  • Heavy investments needed to secure green metal future

    Future Economies

    While critical mineral deals are dominating the headlines, green iron and steel partnerships could secure Australia's export future in a low-emission economy.

    Australian Associated Press
    / 22 October 2025
    The Nyrstar zinc smelter in Lutana, Hobart
  • Aussies urged to join the big Bug Hunt for science

    Australian General News

    Aussies who have overwhelmingly backed a project to count native birds are now being asked to look under their feet - to stop invasive species in their tracks.

    Australian Associated Press
    / 22 October 2025
    bugs
  • Don't rubbish e-waste - it could be worth billions

    Environment

    Australia is being encouraged to be savvy with how it recycles old technology, with high-demand critical minerals able to be extracted and repurposed.

    Australian Associated Press
    / 21 October 2025
    A car is seen amongst waste at a metal recycling business
  • Billions in unworn clothes hanging in Aussie wardrobes

    Australian General News

    The hidden fashion fortune hiding in wardrobes across Australia is estimated to be worth tens of billions of dollars.

    Australian Associated Press
    / 18 October 2025
    A woman shows off clothes in her wardrobe
  • No 'new normal': Al Gore warning on climate complacency

    Climate

    As weather disasters become more commonplace, prominent climate advocate Al Gore has urged a Sydney conference to keep up the fight and avoid complacency.

    Australian Associated Press
    / 17 October 2025
    Former US vice-president Al Gore at the Climate Change 2025 summit
  • Waste is the new oil: why Aussie export may be rubbish

    Future Economies

    Cutting emissions from long-haul flights, shipping and trucking remains a challenge but one solution could put Australia in an enviable position.

    Australian Associated Press
    / 16 October 2025
    Renewable diesel vehicle at Australian Renewable Fuels Week
  • 'For the birds': doubt ageing coal plants can go longer

    Climate

    Coal stations are reaching their end of-life and need to be retired, the Climate Change Authority chair says, regardless of moves to keep them running longer.

    Australian Associated Press
    / 16 October 2025
    Gladstone Power Station in Gladstone, Queensland
  • Australia's wet tropics no longer drawing down carbon

    Climate

    The trunks of trees in Australia's tropical rainforests have become a net source of carbon dioxide in a discovery that could undermine global climate goals.

    Australian Associated Press
    / 15 October 2025
    Crediton State Forest, Queensland
  • 'Very confusing' carbon neutral energy claims on notice

    Climate

    Energy companies still slapping 'carbon neutral' on their power plans paired with emissions offsets have been urged to reassess their language.

    Australian Associated Press
    / 14 October 2025
    carbon neutral
  • Legal action launched over Woodside gas plant extension

    Environment

    In a bid to protect Aboriginal rock art two Federal Court challenges have been launched against the approval of Woodside's North West Shelf gas hub extension.

    Australian Associated Press
    / 13 October 2025
    WOODSIDE GAS PLANT
  • Revealed: How Australians will cut energy bills by 2050

    Climate

    Power bills could be slashed by 2050 if Australians make more environmentally conscious moves, leaving room for the government to make stronger carbon policies.

    Australian Associated Press
    / 13 October 2025
    HOUSING STOCK
  • Coal power lifeline risks unreliability, bill shock

    Climate

    The Sunshine State's coal-fired power stations are set to operate longer in a move some critics worry risks unreliability and higher bills.

    Australian Associated Press
    / 10 October 2025
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The Australian Museum respects and acknowledges the Gadigal people as the First Peoples and Traditional Custodians of the land and waterways on which the Museum stands.

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