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- Why Australia’s most prominent climate change deniers have stopped talking about the climate one day agoGlobal warming sceptics now argue it is more palatable with the electorate to pivot from climate denialism to anti-renewable energy scepticism
- Trade unionists, conservationists and church groups unite against Dutton’s nuclear plan Wed, 23 Apr 25, 10:00amSeven Regions Nuclear Free alliance launches campaign representing groups who oppose the Coalition’s proposed nuclear reactors in their communities across Queensland, NSW, SA, Victoria and WA
- Coalition’s claim that fuel efficiency standard would raise prices based on car no longer on sale Sat, 19 Apr 25, 10:00amQuestions arise over election proposal to axe penalties for high-emitting cars after revelations Toyota RAV4 model used in analysis has been discontinued
- ‘Let Rome burn’: Coalition MP says allowing blackouts the only way to turn voters off renewable energy Wed, 16 Apr 25, 4:08pmExclusive: Power outages in major cities would help build opposition to climate policies, Colin Boyce tells podcast
- Victorian Liberal leader distances state party from Peter Dutton’s nuclear proposal: ‘Our focus is gas’ Tue, 15 Apr 25, 1:00amExclusive: Brad Battin says he had a conversation with the federal opposition leader about the ‘language’ he would use about plans to build a nuclear reactor in eastern Victoria
- Coalition pledges $10m for western Queensland weather radar – as it happened Mon, 31 Mar 25, 5:41pmThis blog is now closedPeter Dutton’s plan to move to Sydney instead of Canberra if elected ‘arrogant’, Labor saysAnywhere but Canberra: Australian voters on what matters to themInteractive guide to electorates in the...
- Australia election 2025 live: Dutton pledges $10m for BoM weather radar to monitor flood-affected Queensland areas; Liberal MP heckled at Melbourne mosque Mon, 31 Mar 25, 5:01pmPM departs Perth after both leaders face questions over energy policy. Follow today’s news live
- Election 2025 live: PM says defence monitoring new Chinese vessel off coast; Dutton backtracks on ‘Coke can’ nuclear waste claim Mon, 31 Mar 25, 1:59pmAnthony Albanese says he has ‘every confidence’ in ADF but would ‘prefer’ that Chinese ship circumnavigating Australia ‘wasn’t there’. Follow today’s news live
- Brisbane city council blocks plans for fridge-sized community batteries due to loss of green space Sun, 30 Mar 25, 6:00amLocal councillor says federal Labor should not be ‘plonking giant batteries in public parks’ though no other council has refused development applications in the state
- Australians deserve answers on climate before they vote. Here are five things we still don’t know | Adam Morton Tue, 25 Mar 25, 12:27pmFrom our broken environmental laws to the role of gas, there are some big questions that remain unanswered by both major parties
- Jason Clare says growing number of public school students not finishing year 12 ‘a big challenge’ – as it happened Mon, 24 Mar 25, 5:15pmThis blog is now closedExplainer: A new deal means every school in Australia will be fully funded by 2034. Here’s what you need to knowGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPM announces federal government...
- Australia politics live: Jason Clare says growing number of public school students not finishing year 12 ‘a big challenge’ Mon, 24 Mar 25, 4:59pmFollow today’s news liveExplainer: A new deal means every school in Australia will be fully funded by 2034. Here’s what you need to knowGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPM announces federal government...
- Nationals guarantee that Coalition can lower power prices ‘in the short term’ met with scepticism Mon, 24 Mar 25, 1:26pmEnergy expert Tony Wood says there is no evidence to support the policy pledge
- Australia politics live: Monique Ryan and husband Peter Jordan apologise after video showed him removing Liberal campaign sign Mon, 24 Mar 25, 1:38pmThe video shows Jordan walking down the street with the large sign, as the person filming the video asks why he took it down. Follow today’s news live
- Australia politics live: Crisafulli says Olympic plan negotiated over ‘common sense and cannoli’; Tehan grilled on migration policy Mon, 24 Mar 25, 11:02amThe Queensland premier says he and the prime minister have been negotiating ‘well’ together ahead of the Brisbane Olympic Games. Follow today’s news live