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Govt asked to review fossil fuel projects

A Queensland environment group is trying to force the re-examination of the biggest fossil fuel projects planned in Australia.

AAP · Jul 11, 2022

Labor asked to reassess decisions about coal and gas projects made by previous governments

One expert says that, if the application reaches the courts, it may set an important precedent, forcing the consideration of climate change in assessments of fossil fuel projects.

ABC News · Jul 10, 2022

Labor faces decisions on approval of up to 27 coal developments including greenfield mines

Environment minister Tanya Plibersek says she would be ‘carefully considering’ projects referred under EPBC Act

The Guardian - AU · Jul 10, 2022

Australia records 75 Covid deaths as data shows fatalities rising since March – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Jun 27, 2022

Tanya Plibersek declares environment ‘is back front and centre’ in Australia at UN ocean conference

Environment minister receives enthusiastic welcome in Lisbon and flags five blue carbon projects to safeguard ocean health

The Guardian - AU · Jun 27, 2022

New cash splash on blue carbon: Plibersek

Five new blue carbon projects will be funded across Australia in the battle against climate change, the environment minister has told the UN Ocean Conference.

AAP · Jun 27, 2022

Labor promised to fix Australia's big water problem. These 6 things must top the to-do list

During the federal election campaign, Labor promised to future-proof Australia’s water resources. Now, new Water Minister Tanya Plibersek must deliver on the policy – one vital to securing Australia’s future.

The Conversation · Jun 27, 2022

Breeding at age 73: new details of endangered orange roughy’s life cycle prompt calls to limit fishing

Australian fisheries management says there are regional differences and new data only applies to population in New Zealand

The Guardian - AU · Jun 24, 2022

With koala numbers in decline, one lobby group has drafted its own protection legislation

Much of the east coast considers Australia's cuddly marsupial endangered, and one key lobby group wants new laws to make sure it doesn't get any worse.

ABC News · Jun 21, 2022

Conservation group seeks injunction to stop Woodside gas project to protect Great Barrier Reef

A massive Woodside gas project approved in the Western Australia will contribute to damage to the Great Barrier Reef, conservation lawyers will argue.

ABC News · Jun 21, 2022