Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from Greens

The Greens in South Australia have called on the state government to follow the ACT's lead and establish a pill testing site.

AAP

No shift on climate target: PM

The Albanese government will not budge on its 43 per cent by 2030 emissions reduction target, arguing it's what the Australian people voted for.

AAP

Morning mail: child Covid fine revelations in NSW, final two in Tory leadership contest, polenta aplenty

Thursday: investigation reveals NSW government suggested children as young as 10 could work off fines of about $1,000. Plus: Novak Djokovic likely to be barred from US Open

The Guardian - AU

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Fracking watchdog says NT still lacking federal government commitment on Beetaloo Basin emissions promise

An independent watchdog says the NT government’s promise to offset all greenhouse gas emissions from fracking the Beetaloo Basin is in doubt, as the project looks set to be a sticking point in negotiations on the Greens’ support for Labor’s climate targets.

ABC News

Alan Kohler: The three things our Energy Minister must do

The planet is heating much faster than expected – and it’s clear that net-zero emissions by 2050 will not be enough, writes Alan Kohler.

The New Daily

Leading environment group says Labor must include ratchet mechanism in climate change bill

Australian Conservation Foundation says legislation needs to ensure 43% emissions reduction target can be increased over time

The Guardian - AU

Partner work visas on the chopping block

Plans to axe partner work visas at the end of the year could see migrants working under the table or stuck in abusive situations due to financial dependence.

Newsroom.co.nz

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Vogue names Bristol councillor alongside Victoria Beckham and Queen as 'most influential women'

She is featured on Vogue’s 25 list as one of Britain’s most influential women

Bristol Post

Greens want to ‘improve and pass’ Labor’s climate bill but remain critical of 43% target

Adam Bandt says state of environment report and pressure from Pacific Islands leaders should be enough for Labor to negotiate on emissions

The Guardian - AU

Tony Burke promises crossbench ‘guaranteed respect’ in new parliament but says staff cuts to stay

Leader of the House also outlines changes to make sitting hours more family friendly

The Guardian - AU

Morning mail: Australia faces Omicron ‘perfect storm’, UK’s record heatwave, Greens meet on climate target

Wednesday: ‘Pretty scary’ hospital admission numbers in several Australian states mean masks mandates will need to return, AMA says. Plus: Australia’s first vulture

The Guardian - AU

The housing affordability crisis is hitting far too many much too hard

If a private citizen can work out a way to overcome a massive social problem, surely those in government can do the same.

Newcastle Herald

Greens will ruin climate consensus if they sink 43% target, Labor activist warns

‘We were in this place in 2007 and we watched it all go wrong,’ Labor and former Wilderness Society campaigner Felicity Wade says

The Guardian - AU

Tanya Plibersek pledges new environment laws to end years of ‘wilful neglect’ by Coalition

Minister says legislation will go before parliament next year and confirms bid to protect 30% of land by 2030 as she launches state of the environment report

The Guardian - AU

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Conversation

3 lessons from Australia's ‘climate wars’ and how we can finally achieve better climate policy

Last week, two influential environmental groups warned the Greens not to stymie progress on Australia’s climate policy. In an unusual intervention, Greenpeace and the Australian Conservation Foundation urged the Greens to “play a constructive role” with Labor or risk being blamed for holding climate policy back.

The New Daily

Tanya Plibersek blames Coalition for $1 billion of environmental damage

Tanya Plibersek has blamed the former Coalition government for environmental damage that will cost $1 billion a year to contain and repair.

The Guardian - UK

Energy fears weaken German taboos over nuclear power and speed limits

Divisive ideas such as keeping nuclear plants open and regulating autobahn are now gaining traction

The Guardian - AU

‘Dutton insurance’: crossbench MPs set joint demands on Labor’s climate bill

The seven independents want a mechanism to protect emissions target from ‘future governments’ as they signal desire to negotiate

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Conversation

There's a smart way to push Labor harder on emissions cuts – without reigniting the climate wars

The fate of Labor’s 2030 climate policy hangs in the balance as the Greens and other climate-conscious crossbenchers this week consider pushing the government harder on emissions reduction.

The Guardian - AU

Calls for more water buybacks to sustain Murray Darling Basin as government continues to fall short of target

Just two gigalitres of a promised 450GL have been delivered so far ahead of the overdue Water for the Environment Special Account review

The New Daily

Greens stoush on mining could threaten government’s climate bill

A disagreement over the approval of new coal mines is emerging as a sticking point in negotiations between the Greens and the government.

The Canberra Times

Lower speed limits for Canberra streets must be backed by evidence: NRMA

Meanwhile, the ACT Greens have warned the government will need to bridge the gap between talking about active travel and investing in adequate infrastructure.

Newcastle Herald

Letters: Look to technology in the wake of floods

Newcastle Herald readers have their say.

Reuters

Germany's gas crisis generates nuclear dilemma for ruling Greens

German conservative politicians have revived debate on extending the life of the country's three remaining nuclear power plants, and polls show a rise in public support for the energy source in the face of a possible cut-off of Russian gas.

The Guardian - AU

Albanese to restore Covid leave payment as emergency national cabinet meeting called

Australia’s chief medical officer will give a briefing to state and territory leaders on Saturday as the government backflips on pandemic support

1 … 204 205 206 207

People

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe

389 stories

Robert Habeck

284 stories

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

House of Representatives

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.