Environmental and Sustainability News
A land mass briefly known as Fraser Island has reverted to its original name, K’gari.
Big boost for protected seas
Environment minister Tanya Plibersek has approved the expansion of Macquarie Island's marine park, nearly tripling its size.
El Niño risk updated
The Bureau of Meteorology has raised its El Niño alert, heightening concerns of drought and bushfires.
Emission sweep shows issues
Analysis suggests some mines are emitting much more than they said they would.
Feet carry human future
Scientists say the flexible human foot arch may have helped to run and walk upright.
More PFAS damage settled
The Federal Government has reached a $22 million settlement with an Aboriginal community over PFAS contamination.
New map to aid digs
A new mining map could help boost Australia’s global position as a clean energy powerhouse
Sea labs set sail
CSIRO is bringing together international laboratories to help improve ocean studies.
Rocky origins outlined
A new study shows the molecules needed for life on Earth may have come from meteors or volcanoes.
Study probes 'healthy' air
Ecologists are calling for closer examination of the ‘invisible friends’ which live in the 15,000 litres of air we breathe every day.
Pole popularity prompts concern
A lack of popularity among voters could hold back NSW’s energy transition.
SA tightens protest laws
South Australia has passed a new law imposing harsh penalties on those who obstruct public places.
Power plan for rural lands
The Victorian government is fast-tracking a planned renewable energy transmission project, alarming landholders.
Dingo DNA shows high purity
New research challenges the view that pure dingoes are declining due to crossbreeding with domestic dogs.
Big melt risk highlighted
Experts say that the global ‘cryosphere’ must be a top priority in addressing the climate crisis.
Seismic tests unsettling
Seismic testing has triggered concern for marine life off Victoria’s coast.
Water weakness revealed
Australia’s ‘water cop’ has revealed the weakness of the water compliance regime.