Whitby lauds new blood to speed WA environmental approvals

The WA environment minister wanted to tackle bureaucrats "at the desk doing the same thing for 15 years, telling people why something can't be done."

Peter Milne Dec 6, 2024

Climate Change

'Climate whiplash': Australia faces growing risk of cascading disasters

Unusually high overnight temperatures and above-average rainfall are predicted for WA this summer

Australian Associated Press Dec 5, 2024

Climate Change

Trusted partner to the Pacific or giant fossil fuel exporter? Australia chose the latter

In The Hague this week, Australia worked hard to minimise the legal liability of major emitters and fossil fuel exporters for their contribution to climate change.

The Conversation Dec 5, 2024

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