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Harold ‘the Kangaroo’ Thornton: the extraordinary, forgotten life of the ‘greatest genius who ever lived’

The Australian artist was a relentless self-promoter, prolific painter and pro wrestler. He loved a tall tale – but his true story was remarkable

The Guardian - AU

Wind farm fans 'death row' fears for endangered species

Strict conditions imposed by the federal government will do little to protect the environment surrounding a controversial wind farm project, green groups warn.

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Fresh start for the Greens, with new leader Larissa Waters

Queensland Senator Larissa Waters is the new leader of the Australian Greens, following a two-hour partyroom meeting held in the wake of the party’s lacklustre performance in the May 3 election.

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The Greens are about to choose a new leader. Here’s how it works – and who could be Adam Bandt’s successor

Sarah Hanson-Young, Larissa Waters and Mehreen Faruqi among possible successors after Bandt’s shock loss in Melbourne

The Guardian - AU

Former Greens leaders urge party to stand up to Labor ‘arrogance’ as jockeying begins to replace Bandt

Richard Di Natale says party can regain lost seats, while Bob Brown and Christine Milne praise Adam Bandt’s leadership against ‘nasty misrepresentations’

The Guardian - AU

Sophie Trevitt’s indomitable spirit and deep commitment to equity will continue to shape the world she left behind

The solicitor and advocate for social justice brought her fierce intelligence to fight for climate action and the rights of incarcerated Indigenous children

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Their fight made history, but Franklin blockade activists say their tactics wouldn't work today

Activists involved in the protest that saved the Franklin River say the environmental win would not have been possible under today's anti-protest laws.

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Tasmania's Lagoon of Islands is back to a healthy state after decades of poor water quality

Lagoon of Islands was dammed in the 1960s, which destroyed its "islands" and created water quality problems. Carolyn has been involved in its rehabilitation for more than 10 years and says it's "satisfying" to see the wetland healthy again.

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The Greens face one of the biggest decisions of their political lives as Labor’s climate policy hangs in the balance

Some Greens want to pass the safeguard mechanism changes and keep fighting on fossil fuels while others want to attack it as a Coalition creation that can’t be redeemed

The Guardian - AU

Federal government formally nominates Burrup peninsula and surrounding areas for UN world heritage listing

The culturally significant area of Murujuga has been formally nominated by the federal government for World Heritage listing, but some groups are concerned nearby heavy industry will delay an approval.

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Lake Pedder, a dam on a fault line and a Tasmanian town downstream — but what's the risk?

A Tasmanian government business will reinforce a Lake Pedder dam over earthquake concerns, but risk assessments over what would unfold if it failed have not been made public.

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Fork in the road: can Tasmania unwind the environmental damage at Lake Pedder?

Christine Milne argues the glory of restored Tasmanian lake, drowned in 1972, would outweigh benefits of energy it generates

The Guardian - AU

Labor overhauls Climate Change Authority to counter concerns of excessive business influence

Albanese government appoints three women with environmental backgrounds to board

The Guardian - AU

Australian Greens hope election focus on climate will bring their biggest representation yet

Leaders eye balance of power as climate issues and independents boost the Greens’ electoral chances

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Pedal power pushes Lake Pedder's plight to Parliament

A campaign to restore Tasmania's Lake Pedder has made its way to Canberra.

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Lake Pedder was flooded 50 years ago for hydro power, but could it now be time to drain it?

The flooding of a pristine alpine lake adorned by pink quartzite beach 50 years ago ignited some of the first big environmental protests in Australia, but some say it is not too late to restore the lake to its former glory.

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