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The victims of the 2011 Queensland flood disaster have won a major class action against the State Government.
WMO confirms scorching climate
This year ends a decade of exceptional global heat, retreating ice and record sea levels driven by human activities.
'Dodgy developers' claim denied
Canberra developers say they are not to blame for bad buildings, as the Government plans to ban “dodgy developers”.
SafeWork spreads silicosis message
SafeWork NSW says it has dramatically increased awareness of silicosis and standardised practices of exposure prevention.
Anti-union bill fails
The Coalition has failed to pass its signature laws aimed at cracking down on unions.
Report calls for can scheme
An inquiry has found that a container deposit scheme in Victoria could net the State Government $550 million.
NT hit for renewable contradiction
The Climate Council says the Northern Territory is lagging significantly behind the rest of the country in developing renewable energy.
Asbestos Awareness Week underway
This week is National Asbestos Awareness Week, a time to shine a light on the dangers of asbestos fibres.
Hazelwood firm convicted
The operator of Hazelwood Mine has been convicted for exposing workers and the public to dangerous conditions...
Illegal dump shut down
South Australia's Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has discovered a large illegal waste dump.
Truck crush triggers probe
Rio Tinto has launched an investigation after an employee crushed their own work ute with a haul truck.
Lofty goals for local hydro
Analysis has found Australian hydrogen export projections have been exaggerated by factor of up to 11.
Renewable help for remote mine
WA's Mines Minister has officially opened stage one of a new mine-linked solar-powered microgrid project.
Research calls to scrap coal
A new report warns Australia must stop burning coal by 2030 if it wants to help limit global warming to 1.5 degrees.
Woodside forecasts future
Woodside Energy says its next era will be one of advanced technology, lower carbon emissions and new employment opportunities.
Developer influence detailed
A corruption inquiry has been told that two City of Casey councillors held ‘very significant’ financial ties to developers.
PM pushes deregulation
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has spoken against the environmental approval process for major projects.
Queensland gets big road deal
A huge new Federal funding deal with Queensland will fast track major infrastructure projects.