Environment · 5 days ago
A powerful El Niño event is set to bring hotter summers and less rain to Sydney and the eastern seaboard for years, reshaping daily life and prompting new climate‑adaptation strategies.
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Environment · 30 October 2026
Fire ants have been spotted in urban areas, prompting conservationists to warn that these tiny terracotta soldiers may be the real monsters, outshining rock‑snot, murder hornets, and even Halloween specters.
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Environment · 28 October 2026
The NSW government has reversed its recent plastic‑cup restrictions, now permitting cafés to serve dine‑in customers in disposable coffee cups.
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Environment · 14 October 2026
The Pacific describes Fiji’s climate negotiations as a resounding success, yet the spotlight remains on Australia’s ongoing coal exports, underscoring that the climate gains are still in jeopardy.
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Environment · 13 October 2026
Surveillance footage from a Sydney logistics hub shows a swarm of fire ants marching across the floor, confirming the insects’ surprising urban appearance.
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Environment · 13 October 2026
The state is a step closer to establishing the Great Koala National Park, bringing koalas into the spotlight.
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Environment · 10 October 2026
Extreme weather events are being rebranded with vivid nicknames like rain bombs, heat domes, atmospheric rivers and polar vortexes, reminding us that nature doesn’t care about our labels.
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Environment · 9 October 2026
A massive coal mine, dubbed a “carbon bomb” by campaigners, is set to fight a two‑decade extension in the High Court, with experts warning of a drawn‑out legal battle.
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Environment · 7 October 2026
The High Court has temporarily shielded Australian coal exporters by rejecting an anti‑coal appeal, yet the court filings make clear that new lawsuits will keep coming, leaving the industry braced for a long legal ride…
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