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The Latest Breaking News from Tanya Plibersek

‘Never trust or vote Labor again’: Plibersek, do the right thing or face voters’ wrath

Crikey readers implore the environment minister to do her job and protect endangered birds from greedy developers.

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Solar farm in NSW central west to power 200,000 homes

The federal government has ticked off on a plan to build a 840MW solar farm in the NSW central west, ultimately powering 200,000 homes in the state.

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AUKUS continues to bleed billions

Australia commits another $4.6bn to AUKUS, Pauline Hanson revisits her maiden parliamentary speech 28 years on, and Bruce Lehrmann denies getting free massages courtesy of Seven Network.

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Will Plibersek let a property developer destroy the habitat of our critically endangered birds?

The environment minister will soon decide whether to allow a $1.4 billion property complex to be built on a conservationally recognised habitat.

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Anthony Albanese and Christopher Luxon are no match for powerful offshore petroleum industry

Two vastly different governments on either side of the Tasman are taking divergent paths to unlock the treasure troves of offshore drilling.

Crikey

Australia’s new environment laws are being drafted behind closed doors

In a highly unusual process, dozens of representatives from key groups have found themselves in three closed-door sessions to view sections of draft environment legislation.

Crikey

Fury over edited plan to save world's fastest parrot

Scientists say a recovery plan for the fastest parrot on earth won't save it after their work was altered - allegedly to favour state-owned logging interests.

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Water projects in the pipeline for remote communities

New water security projects in remote areas of the Northern Territory will enable several Aboriginal communities to improve infrastructure and storage capacity.

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Fears for koala habitat after coal mine assessed

Environmentalists are disappointed the federal environment minister has referred a central Queensland coal mine for assessment instead of rejecting it.

AAP

Women unite in grief and resilience as violence remains

An annual day to celebrate women has put the spotlight on domestic and gender-based violence, housing and homelessness, and abusive relationships.

AAP

New Australian environment laws would not stop widespread deforestation, organisations say

Three groups familiar with draft conservation laws say they do not go far enough and may allow political influence on development decisions

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Fashion industry on a 'watchlist' over climate impact

The federal environment minister has warned the clothing industry is on a "watchlist" as she considers intervention to reduce fashion's climate impact.

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Senator would subject herself to random breath testing in parliament – as it happened

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Labor accused of trying to ‘silence Aboriginal voices’ over possible changes to gas project consultations

Exclusive: Bill also criticised by Greens and Environmental Defenders Office who claim it will help fast-track offshore gas developments

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Barnaby Joyce says he has given up alcohol for Lent as Perin Davey admits having two drinks before Senate hearing

New England MP accuses opponents of exploiting issue for political gain, while footage emerges of deputy Nationals leader appearing to slur her words

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Bold emission target laws introduced in Queensland

Premier Steven Miles will forge ahead with bold emissions reduction targets over the next decade even as his government continues with fossil fuel approvals.

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NT minister staunch on alcohol investments

Chansey Paech won’t resign over his former alcohol investing, expert economists say we could earn $100 billion from a fossil fuel tax, and Tasmanians are heading to an early election.

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Right to disconnect laws pass federal parliament

Employees will be able to legally disconnect from work out of hours, after industrial relations changes cleared the House of Representatives.

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Peter Dutton looked like he was running on empty – then he refuelled on the Coalition’s latest culture wars

Sideshows on cars and windfarms are a helpful distraction from its stage-three backdown – and part of its plan to win back power via the regions

The Guardian - AU

Leonardo DiCaprio calls on Australia to save critically endangered swift parrot

Hollywood star tells social media followers ‘the only way to protect the swift parrot …. is to end native forest logging’

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Australia could miss a huge opportunity to fight climate change after world’s hottest January

Despite 73% of Australians believing environmental laws should be designed to protect from the impacts of climate change, the Senate committee has recommended rejecting a bill aimed to achieve just that.

The Guardian - AU

Federal government approval the final hurdle for mega Queensland coalmine

Queensland government approves Winchester South mine despite report conceding it ‘has the capacity to limit human rights’ due to climate consequences

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Logging changes put gliders in peril, experts warn

Greater glider ecologists say the endangered species is in deeper trouble after NSW's watchdog for nature changed the rules that apply to logging.

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Koalas threatened by mine approval: environmentalists

Environmental groups warn almost 800 hectares of koala habitat will be cleared if a proposed coal mine in central Queensland goes ahead.

The Guardian - AU

Tanya Plibersek urged to block ‘climate-wrecking’ Queensland coalmine that would raze koala habitat

Environmentalists say Vulcan South mine would be an ‘absolute disaster’ for animals including koalas, greater gliders and glossy black cockatoos

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