A 47-turbine wind farm has been approved for Tasmania's central highlands, with the project resulting in a new wind farm noise policy for Tasmania — which opponents say could cast doubt over the entire project.
Tanya Plibersek approved water plan without reading it, court finds
The federal court finds that the federal government failed traditional owners when the former water minister approved a water resource plan she had not read.
Oyster reef restoration raises hope for north Queensland marine health
Scientists and traditional owners restore oyster reefs once common in Far North Queensland waters.
'Frighteningly complex': Scientists race to find solution to algal crisis
Scientific efforts are getting microscopic on the biggest algal bloom in Australia’s history to see if it hides secrets that could stop its spread.
'Bubble curtain' to protect giant Australian cuttlefish from algal bloom
A highly experimental, nearly $700,000 "bubble curtain" will be installed next week hoping to protect cuttlefish and their eggs in the Upper Spencer Gulf from South Australia's toxic algal bloom.
Developer impasse halts work on underpass at koala roadkill hotspot
A stoush between major property developers Lendlease and Stockland delays the construction of a purpose-built koala underpass south of Sydney.
Environment law overhaul will be sped up and have broader ambitions, Watt says
The environment minister says he has heard a message loud and clear from last week's productivity round table that the "urgent" rewrite of Australia's environmental approval laws should be sped up.
Court knocks back doctors' challenge to Burrup gas project
Facing three separate court challenges in a week, Woodside has had a win with the Federal Court dismissing a challenge by Doctors for the Environment to a gas project on the Burrup Peninsula.
Bumper year for southern right whale births along Great Australian Bight
It has been the most prolific year for southern right whale births on Australia's southern coastline in nearly a decade, according to researchers.
Halt on all environmental water flows in NSW prompts anger
Australia has been accused of failing its international obligation to look after a Ramsar-listed ecosystem after the federal government paused environmental water flows in New South Wales.
EPA to proceed with assessment of gas project near heritage-listed reef
Western Australia's EPA will proceed with its assessment of a major gas extraction plan for the Browse Basin, after Woodside changed its plan six years after the process began.
Council hits pause on dogs in Merri Creek park, sparking safety concerns
A Melbourne council votes to fence dogs out of a popular reserve to protect wildlife but some locals say it poses a safety risk.
Fire ants spread on brick pallet to five central Queensland mine sites
There are fears further outbreaks in central Queensland could take resources away from the main fire ant stronghold in the state's south-east.
PFAS experts answer your curly questions about 'forever chemicals'
As Australians figure out how to live with so-called "forever chemicals", we've asked leading PFAS experts to help us understand the risks.
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World's most southern coral reef slowly recovers after coral bleaching
Researchers hope studies into the health of Lord Howe Island's remote reef will help experts better understand how marine systems are adapting to changing oceans.
How going home to see the algal bloom struck a personal chord
I've lived away from South Australia for almost three years now, and coming home to see the algal bloom hit home.
Environmentalists concerned over tree removal near national park
A developer, claiming to be the first carbon-neutral property company, faces backlash from local conservationists concerned about the impact of removing 500 trees on a neighbouring national park.
SA's algal bloom devastation like watching 'Uluru being destroyed'
An Indigenous elder calls on the government to take more action on SA's toxic algal bloom as Environment Minister Murray Watt and Opposition Leader Sussan Ley both visit the state.
Demolition firm ordered to pay $700k for illegally dumping asbestos
An Adelaide demolition company and its director are found guilty of illegally dumping thousands of tonnes of asbestos-contaminated waste.
Record pig kill shocks farmers struggling with damage from pest
A control program in a known West Australian problem area results in 12,000 pigs being killed in six months, leaving farmers and experts stunned.
Scientists uncover the secret lives of dugongs in Moreton Bay
The world's largest health study of dugongs in Moreton Bay provides critical clues for helping conserve the enigmatic marine mammal, especially in other locations where numbers are falling.