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VirusPremiumBee-crippling virus detected in one state

The honeybee industry is preparing to lose its buzz, with a debilitating virus detected on Australian shores.

Owen Leonard

energyPremiumOperator ends unprecedented action

The Energy Minister has confirmed a major intervention into the electricity market will end at 2pm on Friday.

Courtney Gould

EnvironmentFarmers join forces in environmental push

An Australian first farming mutual has launched focused on rewarding producers financially for the environmental improvements made to their land.

Liv Casben

‘HIGHER HURDLE’CommentsPremiumCost of State Government’s 2030 climate target a mystery

Mark McGowan and Climate Action Minister Reece Whitby have been unable to specify how much it will cost WA taxpayers to reduce emissions from all State Government agencies by 80 per cent by 2030.

Peter Law

EnvironmentPremiumWA bridge on hold amid heritage concerns

The design reassessment of a proposed new bridge over Perth's Helena River will represent a rare win for local traditional owners regarding heritage concerns.

Michael Ramsey

‘carefully considered’CommentsPremiumLocation for WA’s third seawater desalination plant revealed

The preferred location for WA’s third desalination plant has been revealed, with the McGowan Government setting aside $1.4 billion for as a ‘down payment’ on the project.

Josh Zimmerman

NewsPremium‘Kind’ and ‘generous’ skiing teen remembered

A Sydney teen has been remembered as “kind”, “wonderful” and “generous” following his death in a tragic skiing accident.

Hamish Spence

EnergyEnergy Minister leaves lights on 24/7

A high-profile minister has failed to take his own advice during recent power shortages when families were told to cut their electricity use.

Duncan Murray

BreakingPremiumBold next step in energy crisis

Australia’s energy operator is set to drop the unprecedented action it took to solve the electricity crisis gripping the country.

Courtney Gould

UpdatedShock declaration on La Niña

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a surprise declaration about the La Niña climate event after months of cold and wet weather.

Hamish Spence

InsurancePremiumSuburbs racking up the most insurance

One of Australia’s leading insurance companies has revealed its latest data on insurance claims following a devastating disaster season and the findings may shock you.

Madeleine Achenza

EnvironmentPremiumHuge Greens admission on 2030 target

The Greens will approach debate about the legislation of a 2030 target ‘in good faith’ and hinted they could support one major party’s target.

Ellen Ransley

UPDATEDSeven charged after raid on protesters

Seven people have been charged after police raided a climate protest group on Sunday as some officers said they ‘feared for their lives’.  

Madeleine Achenza

EnvironmentSydney's new underwater invader

Marine scientists warn a subtropical coral species fleeing hotter waters in the north could thrive in Sydney's harbours, leaving locals in the lurch.

Finbar O'Mallon

EnvironmentNative bee reveals social evolution clues

Researchers at Flinders University say studying the unusual behaviour of a native bee is helping them better understand the early stages of social evolution.

John Kidman

EnvironmentBiden to lead economies in climate action

US President Joe Biden is set to call on countries to spend $US90 billion to speed commercialisation of clean technologies and combat climate change.

Andrea Shalal

WeatherForecast Aussies are not going to like

Those of us who hate the cold and rain will be disappointed with the Bureau of Meteorology’s forecast for the rest of winter.

Madeleine Achenza

EnvironmentFeral cats a risk to endangered SA dunnart

A university study has found that feral cats are pushing the critically endangered Kangaroo Island dunnart to the brink of extinction.

Tim Dornin

politicsPremiumPenny Wong’s next step on China

The Foreign Minister is making a significant visit to reset diplomatic relations and calm tensions in the Pacific.

Courtney Gould

OceansPremium‘Awful’: Fury over whales caught in shark net

Animal lovers are furious after a humpback whale and calf were trapped in a shark net off a popular Queensland beach.

Madeleine Achenza

‘End the climate wars’CommentsPM sends ‘message’ to the world with bold emissions vow

Anthony Albanese has officially beefed up Australia’s emission reductions targets, insisting the nation has turned the climate corner.

Courtney Gould

UpdatedPremium‘Significant pressure’: Warning to NSW

Millions of Aussies are advised to only use what they need on Thursday night amid warnings the energy market crisis may drag on for ‘months’.

Ellen Ransley

CitiesAustralian cities fall on global ranking

The results are in on the latest ranking of global cities and Australia is dragging its feet.

Madeleine Achenza

EnvironmentSA irrigators get full water allocations

The South Australian government says irrigators along the Murray River will get their full water allocations from July.

Tim Dornin