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New Zealand's ambitious Predator Free 2050 strategy to rid the country of invasive mammals is adding feral cats to its target species list.

The health of an outback river and hot springs tourist drawcard are under threat from a territory's water allocation plan, an environment group says.

Australia has been urged to match its words with its deeds as it prepares to take on a global climate negotiating role.

The government insists it is still trying to hold the 2026 UN climate conference despite reports Turkey will secure hosting rights for the major event.

The boss of one of Australia's biggest banks has excoriated the debate around net zero, saying power bills could be heavily reduced if renewables are harnessed.

Australia's prime minister has signalled he's willing to concede on hosting a key climate summit but is pushing for an outcome that still benefits the Pacific.

Anthony Albanese has torn strips off the coalition's climate and energy policies after an apparent about-face over public funding for coal-powered plants.

Electric vehicle chargers will be rolled out across regional hotspots in a bid to attract more visitors to country towns.

Turkey has suggested co-leading the 2026 UN climate conference with Australia in a bid to break the hosting impasse, but Australia has played down the idea.

Projects including a cyclone shelter and flood levees are part of a $1 billion funding plan to build Australia's disaster readiness and resilience.

Unlocking gas supply and opening the door to new coal-fired power stations are among the key pillars of the federal opposition's climate and energy policies.

With just days before the next host of the world's biggest climate conference must be decided, Australia is doing all it can to secure its bid.