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The world made a ‘covenant with the future’ – and we broke it
The UN has finally conceded the world has failed in its bid to hold warming to 1.5 degrees, but our political …
UN report a timely reminder of urgent need for climate change reforms
The goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 ºC to avoid the most dangerous consequences of climate change is of…
Turbine on road to Wellington NSW.
Turbine on road to Wellington NSW.
Renault Scenic E-Tech gets longer range, faster charging
New batteries bring longer range and faster charging to the Renault Scenic E-Tech as part of a minor update th…
Australia called out as world hurtles past 1.5 degree warming goal
Due to a collective failure of governments to abandon fossil fuels the most hopeful climate outcome is for war…
2027 Mitsubishi Pajero revealed: Off-road icon reborn as Triton ute-based SUV
The long wait is over: Mitsubishi has finally revealed the next-generation Pajero, and it marks a huge step in…
Porsche challenges Forthing Taikon 5 trademark
Chinese brand Forthing has hit back at a trademark challenge from Porsche over the name of its first model, th…
Coles and Woolworths drop krill supplements
The tiny crustaceans provide food for whales and penguins in Antarctica but are under increasing pressure from…
2027 Volkswagen Amarok W600 Walkinshaw review
Volkswagen and Walkinshaw have teamed up for another tuned-up dual-cab ute, but its handling upgrades have com…
2027 Range Rover Electric detailed, orders open in Australia
Range Rover's first electric vehicle has been detailed, with a dual-motor 405kW/850Nm powertrain and up to 600…
Lexus kills more petrol-only models in Australia
Lexus says it's responding to customer preferences by axing less popular petrol-powered variants of two of its…
Nepal knows only too well the devastating dangers of climate change
Political leaders in Australia and Nepal had very different answers when asked about the role of climate chang…
‘The homes we build twice’: Repair bill for climate disasters climbing faster than inflation
In 2025 alone, declared catastrophes damaged 145,392 homes nationwide - almost as many as the 172,657 new home…
Sydney set for spring sizzle after warm winter
The vivid displays of colour marking the early start to spring serve as illustrations of a rapidly warming wor…
Now I weep: After decades working with Nepal, I see the root of its disaster ignored
As rich nations dither over climate change, Himalayan glaciers are vanishing – but not before wreaking catastr…
Deadly bird flu could decimate our wildlife. Experts say we’re doing almost nothing to stop it
Animal groups have warned funding to combat the deadly bird flu is being disproportionately spent on biosecuri…
‘Psychological risk to staff’: Looming mass mortality threat on Macquarie Island prompts evacuation
Staff at a research base in the Southern Ocean will be evacuated to avoid the psychological harm of witnessing…
Inside the plan to vaccinate wild birds, starting with the little penguins at Manly
Little penguins, black cockatoos, emus and owls at Taronga Zoo are among the first recipients of a vaccination…
Axed by Abbott, backed by crowdfunders: How Amanda McKenzie keeps finding hope in a crisis
From tech-platform shutdowns to defining national moments, the climate chief shares how public anger outpaced …
How the Black Summer fires failed to shift Australians’ climate views
The Black Summer fires that burnt 24 million hectares, killed at least 33 people and destroyed 3000 homes did …
Next-gen Land Rover Defender delayed by at least two years – report
The next-generation Land Rover Defender, which will come with an EV drivetrain, has reportedly been pushed bac…