6 h. ago Business sweeteners on the table as government prepares to unveil climate target

The federal government is set to court industry support as it announces an upgraded emissions reduction target, while the Coalition’s net zero fight ramps up.

Politics

31 h. ago Ambitious targets now, and, please, no more denial and delay

The National Climate Risk Assessment confirms what Australians are already experiencing: worsening fires, floods and heatwaves.

Events

9 d. ago Energy can be a winning policy for the Coalition, but not like this

Obsessing about the net zero target diverts the coalition from an argument it can win, into political territory where, as the recent election so clearly showed, it will only lose.

Events

2 w. ago It took a suicide attempt at 16 for Dee to get mental health support. Now a mother, she wants change

Large-scale issues such as housing pressures and climate change are fuelling a mental health crisis among young Australians, experts say.

Events

3 w. ago Canavan leads group of five demanding Coalition debate scrapping net zero

Opposition Leader Sussan Ley has ordered an internal review of emissions targets, but the topic that almost split the Coalition is back on the agenda.

Politics

3 w. ago Australians have their say on new climate targets as Coalition prepared for another brawl on net zero

A more ambitious 2035 emissions-reduction target gets support from a range of Australians, even from Coalition voters.

Events

3 w. ago Australians have their say on new climate targets as Coalition prepares for another brawl on net zero

A more ambitious 2035 emissions-reduction target gets support from a range of Australians, even from Coalition voters.

Events