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Reactions to Dutton’s large nuclear reactor policy
The announcement of the Coalition Liberal National Party's (LNP) energy policy under Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has sparked significant backlash and concern among energy...
Environmental Breaches in NT Fracking Projects Exposed
Empire Energy reported breaches of NT Environmental protocols Community groups in the Northern Territory are urging Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek to urgently apply the...
Another toxic leak from decrepit Bass Strait Esso platforms
A new toxic chemical spill in Bass Strait has raised alarms about Esso's ability to manage its aging oil and gas platforms, with the...
Shaun Gladwell’s Archibald Prize Portrait of Julian Assange
The 2024 Archibald Prize, Australia’s most prestigious portrait award, has once again ignited conversations and sparked debates with its eclectic mix of subjects and...
Victoria’s Offshore Gas Drilling Approval Condemned
In a move that has sparked widespread outrage, the Victorian government has approved Beach Energy's new offshore gas drilling project near Port Campbell, close...
Beetaloo Basin fracking gas approval sparks outrage
The Northern Territory government's approval of gas company Tamboran’s Environment Management Plan for fracking in the Beetaloo Basin has sparked widespread concern and outrage. This...
UN Secretary-General Calls for Fossil Fuel Advertising Ban
Antonio Guterres calls for a global ban on fossil fuel advertising In a powerful speech in New York, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for...
Remembering the ANZACs at the D-Day Landings
On June 6, 1944, the Allied forces launched the largest seaborne invasion in history, storming the beaches of Normandy in an operation that marked...
Endangered Burrunan Dolphins Deadly Levels of Toxic PFAS
In the serene waters off Melbourne and Gippsland, a disturbing reality is unfolding for the critically endangered Burrunan dolphins. Recent research has revealed that...
Reactions to new Federal Environment Protection Agency
Canberra, 29 May 2024 – Today marks a significant step in Australia's environmental protection efforts as the Federal Government introduces legislation to establish the...