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Legal challenge to Hunter mines over Great Barrier Reef impact

Environmentalists are challenging the decision.

Newcastle Herald

Legal challenge to NSW mines over barrier reef impact

Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek is facing a Federal Court challenge over the potential impact on the Great Barrier Reef of extending coal mines in NSW.

AAP

Dutton preferred PM but election win remains unlikely

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has edged out Anthony Albanese as preferred prime minister with voters marking down Labor on the economy and protecting borders.

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Reject mines to protect koalas: environmental groups

More than 50 environmental groups have called for the federal government to reject new mining developments which would encroach on koala habitat.

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Environmental groups apply to take Tanya Plibersek to high court over coalmine approvals

Minister should have assessed climate damage that would be caused by two large developments, advocates say

The Guardian - AU

‘Out of sight and out of mind’: conservationists alarmed as NT land-clearing threatens endangered ghost bat habitat

Conservationists urge Tanya Plibersek to call in Daly River pastoral clearing application for assessment under commonwealth nature laws

The Guardian - AU

Wharf spat threatens future of icebreaker's home

The federal government has concerns about "stalled negotiations" and the cost of critical wharf upgrades at the home of the nation's Antarctic icebreaker.

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$'Scandalous' fracking approval alarms owners, groups$

'Scandalous' fracking approval alarms owners, groups

A gas producer has been granted environmental approval to drill gas wells in the Beetaloo Basin, sparking concern from Indigenous and environmental groups.

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$Pressure mounts on Tanya Plibersek to assess water impacts of NT Beetaloo Basin fracking project$

Pressure mounts on Tanya Plibersek to assess water impacts of NT Beetaloo Basin fracking project

NT government’s environmental management plan approval of Tamboran gas development spurs calls for federal minister to step in

The Guardian - AU

Mining puts enormous koala habitat area at risk: study

Koalas face losing an area of habitat 17,000 times the size of the Gabba if proposed coal mines in central Queensland go ahead, a study says.

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Labor has adopted its own ‘nature positive’ approach to the environment. But is it just a ‘snazzy slogan’?

‘World first’ legislation and the creation of new agencies have drawn criticism for a lack of accountability and quantifiable targets

The Guardian - AU

The 13 Electorates With The Highest Total HELP Debts In Australia Have Been Revealed

Data from the Parliamentary Library has revealed which of the 11 federal electorates have the highest total HELP debts in Australia.

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MP urges colleagues not to use Gaza as ‘opportunity to gain votes’ – as it happened

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Climate groups lash out at environment protection laws

While laws have been introduced to set up a federal Environment Protection Agency, conservation groups say it will solve little.

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The Guardian - AU

On Australia’s climate and extinction crises, the major parties both have questions to answer

The Coalition has no climate policy. But Labor’s positions are undermined by its confused stance on gas and the delay of new environmental laws

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Threatened species get $24 million funding boost

The environment minister has announced $24 million for projects that will help 73 of the more than 2000 species that are threatened in Australia.

The Guardian - AU

Environmental Defenders Office did not breach funding rules while opposing Santos gas project, review finds

Tanya Plibersek ordered investigation after judge accused law firm of ‘subtle coaching’ of Tiwi Island traditional owners during legal challenge

The Guardian - AU

Fire management in Victoria amounts to de facto native logging industry, conservationists say

Campaigners accuse Forest Fire Management Victoria of ‘knowingly’ killing endangered wildlife after greater glider found dead

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Water quality 'improvement' in salmon farming harbour

An environmental watchdog is cautiously optimistic that water quality is improving in a Tasmanian harbour that's home to an endangered fish and salmon farms.

Newcastle Herald

Court upholds 'drug dealer's defence' for coal mine approvals

Court rules minister not required to consider climate impacts.

AAP

Environment group loses appeal over coal, gas projects

The full bench of the Federal Court has dismissed an appeal by campaigners related to how the federal environment minister considers fossil fuel projects.

AAP

Threatened species out as environmental funding lags

Environmental advocates say they are disappointed with a lack of funding for threatened species and biodiversity in Labor's latest budget.

AAP

Antarctic mission and Great Barrier Reef secure funding

Australia's research in Antarctica has been boosted, with Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek saying it will better protect our natural world.

The Guardian - AU

Scientists say Tasmania’s Maugean skate could become extinct – so why are local leaders still backing the salmon industry?

Environmentalists and salmon farmers remain at loggerheads as the federal government considers options

The Guardian - AU

PM promises ‘Labor party budget through and through’ – as it happened

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