Bureau of Meteorology boss reveals website rebuild ‘approved and funded’ by Turnbull government
The Bureau of the Meteorology’s new boss has blamed a “miscommunication” for the furore that has erupted over…
Murray Watt declares ‘now or never’ for environment laws as parliament stand-off looms
A stand-off over environment laws will shape the final week of the parliamentary year, as Labor continues to…
Christmas Island shrew declared extinct after decades without a sighting
A leading researcher has described the extinction of the Christmas Island shrew as “another stain” on Australia’s environmental…
Queensland government criticises timing of changes to Bureau of Meteorology website in aftermath of storm
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli has criticised “flawed” changes to the Bureau of Meteorology’s (BOM) website in the aftermath…
Sussan Ley is Labor’s best bet on environmental laws as deal with Greens carries risk
Murray Watt is doing his best Weekend at Bernie’s impression, frantically hoisting and waving a limp Coalition arm…
Environment report author ‘bitterly disappointed’ by Coalition, Greens opposition to government’s reforms
The man Sussan Ley tasked with reviewing Australia’s environment laws says he is “bitterly disappointed” the opposition leader…
Murray Watt nears deal with Coalition to finally overhaul environment laws
Environment Minister Murray Watt will sit down with his Liberal counterpart Angie Bell today, with quiet optimism in…
Vanuatu warns Australia that expanding Woodside’s North West Shelf gas project could breach international ruling
Vanuatu’s climate minister has warned Australia that approving the extension of Woodside’s massive North West Shelf gas project…
Robbins Island wind farm off Tasmania gets environmental approval after years of delays
The federal government has approved a 100-turbine wind farm on Robbins Island in north-west Tasmania following seven delays…
Albanese government to freeze construction code until 2029, fast-track housing approvals
The federal government is moving to speed up decisions on housing approvals and limit further changes to the…