As world leaders gathered for the opening of the COP 29 climate summit in Baku, Australian civil society groups sent a clear message to the conference and the federal Coalition, in the form of a statement opposing nuclear power in Australia. The statement will be shared with delegates and representatives […]
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Collaboration key to cracking net zero targets
OPINION: As Managing Director of Powertech, I had the privilege of attending the recent All Energy Conference in Melbourne – the Southern Hemisphere’s largest gathering focused on clean energy and sustainable power solutions. By Paul Carmignani Exhibiting for the second consecutive year, it was inspiring to be surrounded by industry […]
CHOICE asks you to stand up for remote First Nations communities
Following the release of a CHOICE investigation that found groceries in some remote First Nations communities cost more than twice as much as in capital cities a coalition of organisations is urging the government to strengthen its proposed food security strategy to improve access to food in remote First Nations […]
Billionaires produce more carbon in 90 minutes than most in a lifetime
Fifty of the world’s richest billionaires on average produce more carbon in just 90 minutes than the average person does in their entire lifetime, a new Oxfam report reveals. Here in Australia, one hour of emissions from Australian billionaires’ super yachts and private jets equals what an average Australian emits in […]
Species on the brink send a dire warning
Much-loved and well-known Australian animals have been added to the international Red List of threatened species, sounding the alarm on the escalating extinction crisis here in Australia and around the world. There are now 742 endangered Australian plants and animals on the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List […]
Minns announces tougher domestic violence rules
The Minns Labor Government has announced increased protections for victim-survivors of domestic and family violence. Attorney General, Minister for Women, Sam Boughton, David Mehan Rose Jackson and Liesl Tesch announce a range of domestic violence commitments with Chris Minns at Central Coast Grammar School To be introduced to Parliament in […]
WA nature group wants renewables balanced with habitat
Western Australia’s peak environment body says that renewable energy is critical for climate action, but governments and industry must also protect important habitat and consult with communities. In response to Federal Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen announcing the Bunbury offshore wind zone, the Executive Director of the […]
Don’t miss Rising Tide benefit concert
Gailla, Amelie Ecology and John Seed are presenting a benefit concert for Rising Tide at Narara Ecovillage with 50% of profits going to Rising Tide and 50% to Gailla and Amelie Ecology. The concert will take place on Saturday, 14 September, from 7pm. Tickets are free for First Nations and […]
Biden asked for full pardon for Assange
Julian Assange, former WikiLeaks founder, may be free and back in Australia but the ‘free Julian’ campaign has now turned its attention to seeking a full pardon for the admissions he made to escape incarcetation and extradition to the US According to a statement issued by his brother, Gabriel Shipton, […]
Inquiry into leaking old gas rigs has national implications
Friends of the Earth (FoE) has welcomed a new inquiry into hundreds of “plugged and abandoned” retired oil and gas wells off the Victorian coast, many of which are likely to be leaking dangerous methane gas. But the scope of the inquiry needs to be broadened. Methane (most often euphemistically […]