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A disagreement over the approval of new coal mines is emerging as a sticking point in negotiations between the Greens and the government.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has put his weight behind Prime Minister Anthony Albanese amid mounting criticism over ending pandemic leave payments.

"I have asked my department to meet with Lake Macquarie City Council to discuss this matter."

Friday: Chris Bowen is being pushed to beef up proposed legislation enshrining emissions targets. Plus: are we finally past the era of shameless leaders?

Moderate Liberal says if Anthony Albanese wants to end climate wars, he must tone down ‘inflammatory’ rhetoric

Climate change minister Chris Bowen has accepted the resignation of three members of the Emissions Reduction Assurance Committee

Greens call for moratorium on new oil and gas projects as some independents urge Labor not to rush major policy for political reasons

A major cleanout of Coalition-appointed members of a committee overseeing emissions reductions in Australia has seen three resignations, including the chair.

A new gender pay gap report has revealed women are earning $1 billion less per week than men, and the NSW town of Dubbo looks to climate-proof its water supply after recent flooding contaminated it with animal waste, leaving citizens without drinkable water for nearly a week now. It’s the…

Despite calls by Pacific nations for the government to increase its emissions reduction target, the government says there’s broad support for its goal.