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Labor and Greens reach deal on Murray Darling Basin plan for 450 gigalitres of environmental flows

‘As we go into another hot, dry spell, it is more critical than ever that we deliver fully on the Murray Darling Basin Plan’, Tanya Plibersek said

The Guardian - AU

Murray-Darling Basin plan to remain afloat under deal

The Albanese government and the Greens have announced a deal to ensure a multi-billion dollar plan for the Murray-Darling Basin doesn't sink.

AAP

Climate protesters blockade major coal port

A flotilla of climate activists have brought the world's largest coal port to a standstill to protest what they say is government inaction.

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Conservation groups challenge Labor over ‘lack of urgency’ on environment laws

Government’s proposed reforms do not address the dire state of the nation’s natural environment, letter to Tanya Plibersek says

The Guardian - AU

Work complete on nation's biggest weir since WWII

Construction is complete on the largest weir built in Australia since World War II, with the vast body of water captured to be used in agriculture and industry.

AAP

Rural communities rally against water buybacks

People have rallied in three towns against water buybacks for the Murray Darling, as the senate considers how to return the resource to the environment.

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Jet trip followed guidelines, minister’s office says – as it happened

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School Strike 4 Climate: Australian students skip classes en masse to call for action

Hundreds of school students marched their way to Tanya Plibersek’s office with thousands protesting in Melbourne

The Guardian - AU

Students skip school to rally over climate 'shame'

Students across the nation have taken a day out of class to protest government inaction on climate change and the continued support of fossil fuels.

AAP

Water buybacks on the cards if legislation stalls

The federal government will be forced to start water buybacks if legislation to delay a key deadline for the Murray-Darling Basin Plan fails.

AAP

Australia’s sea-dumping legislation: what is it and what does it mean for the marine environment?

Greens and David Pocock accused the government of doing the bidding of fossil fuel companies to allow new and expanded polluting projects

The Guardian - AU

Murray-Darling water buybacks won't be enough if we can't get water to where it's needed

When it was clear the Murray-Darling Basin Plan could not be completed on time, Federal Water Minister Tanya Plibersek announced a new agreement (without Victoria) to deliver in full the plan’s aim of restoring the health of this vast river system.

The Conversation

From beloved pet to biodiversity villain: what now for Australia’s cats?

Our feline friends kill more than 300 million native animals a year. Can we keep them and protect our wildlife too?

The Guardian - AU

'Very high' risk of major summer fish kill in Darling

It's likely another mass fish kill will occur at Menindee, the NSW government says, as state and federal Labor move to protect Darling River animal inhabitants.

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Grattan on Friday: When Labor states don't dance to the Albanese government's tune

It’s helpful for the Albanese government to have all mainland states in Labor hands – but only up to a point.

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Tas govt lashes Plibersek over salmon industry warning

Tasmania's Liberal government has accused federal Labor of trying to kill off its salmon industry, amid a feud over how best to save an ancient species.

The Guardian - AU

Tasmanian salmon farms could face restrictions to save endangered fish

Tanya Plibersek tells state she may reconsider approvals because of ‘catastrophic’ impact on Maugean skate

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The ScoMo-BoJo travelling show

Former PM Scott Morrison is in Israel with former UK PM Boris Johnson ‘to demonstrate solidarity’ with its people, despite acknowledging that he ‘no longer speaks for Australia’, and Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek is furious that Shore principal John Collier described Lilie James’ killer as ‘an absolute delight’ and ‘not…

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'I won't give up': former ambassador on climate action hunger strike

Gregory Andrews is asking the federal government to meet five demands.

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What Australia’s coastal residents are in for now Antarctica’s ice melt is inevitable

There’s no longer a way to stop a sea level rise that will endanger the 9 in 10 Australians living near the coast, even if we stay below 1.5 warming.

The Guardian - AU

Murray-Darling Basin plan: government should expand voluntary buybacks, Productivity Commission finds

New report says buybacks ‘by far’ most cost-effective method to recover water while confirming plan won’t be completed ‘on budget’

Newcastle Herald

'Growing demand': Hub for sexual assault survivors

'We fill a gap because we run peer support groups.'

AAP

First Nations group takes action over groundwater plan

A First Nations group is challenging approval of the NSW Murray-Darling Basin Fractured Rock Water Resource plan in court, saying it wasn't properly consulted.

Newcastle Herald

Court asked to reject 'drug dealers defence' for mine approvals

Mt Pleasant will become the largest producing coal mine in Australia.

AAP

Tiwi elders ask Plibersek to protect cultural heritage

Tiwi Islanders have opened a new front in their fight against Santos' Barossa gas project, which they believe will damage their underwater cultural heritage.

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