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Australia’s Environment Report: ‘2023 was a climate rollercoaster’

2023 was a “year of opposites” for Australia’s environment, but overall conditions remain stable, the ANU says.

109 climate protesters arrested after Port of Newcastle blockade

More than 100 climate protesters will face court, following a weekend blockade at Port of Newcastle against fossil fuels.

Heat builds up across east coast as temperature records tumble

The heat is building up along the east coast of Australia, with temperatures expected to reach highs of 10 to 15 degrees above the average in some parts of NSW over the coming days.

ACT Government wins climate innovation award

The ACT Government has won the Cities Power Partnership's Innovation Award for their ‘Make Your Next Choice Electric’ web tool.

Afternoon siestas gain backing from ANU researchers

The afternoon siesta has been practised in hot climates around the globe for centuries and now it has scientific backing from ANU researchers.

La Niña provides a boost for Australia’s environment, but report card still mixed

Last year was a “bumper” one for Australia’s environment on the back of significant rainfall, but climate change, habitat destruction and invasive species remain ongoing threats, according to the latest edition of Australia’s Environment Report. 

Pandemic, climate stress contribute to children as young as 10 self-harming

The COVID pandemic and climate anxiety are likely contributing to the stress that is causing an alarming number of adolescents to self-harm, a study has found.

Climate protesters vandalise Andy Warhol work at NGA

Climate activists tried to vandalise a prized work by Andy Warhol at the National Gallery of Australia this morning.

Canberra’s Sustainable Business Expo is back for 2022

Canberra’s Sustainable Business Expo, next month, showcases how businesses can save money and take climate action. 

UK climate protesters throw soup at $134m Vincent van Gogh work

Soup has been thrown by climate change protesters over Vincent van Gogh's painting "Sunflowers" at London's National Gallery.

Crucial ACT Senator David Pocock signals climate support

Independent senator David Pocock says he will support the federal government's climate bill after it agreed to amend the draft laws.

UK ‘lives at risk’ in record heatwave

Britain's record high temperatures could be life-threatening, the UK's Met Office has warned, with the nation predicted to experience a blistering heatwave early next week.

Arrests as climate protesters block Sydney Harbour Tunnel

Blockade Australia protesters have been arrested in Sydney after marching through Sydney's CBD, as the climate activist group threatens a week of action.

How a volcanic bombardment in ancient Australia led to the world’s greatest climate catastrophe

Australia’s own ancient volcanoes' eruptions were so large they initiated the world’s biggest ever climate catastrophe.

To the editor: Morrison can’t change climate

This letter writer argues the Morrison Government can't change the climate and that Australia needs power that isn't weather dependent.

Call for better ACT rental standards

While the ACT Government has committed to introducing minimum rental standards, organisations say they’re ignoring other options.

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