5 h. ago On the environment, failure to act does not protect the future

Age readers respond to this week’s report on the effects of climate change on Australia.

Politics

14 h. ago How Australia’s climate target could stack up against the rest of the world

So far, 31 countries have announced their 2035 emissions-reduction targets, but only two have released targets consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees.

Events

31 h. ago September is hotter than ever, but January rings the alarm bell even louder

Sydney has hit 29 degrees this week and Melbourne 24 as the weather bureau forecasts rain throughout spring.

Politics

32 h. ago September hotter than it used to be, as warming accelerates in spring and summer

As Sydney hits 29 degrees and Melbourne reaches 24 degrees early this week, rain is still expected throughout spring.

Events

34 h. ago Yes, September is hotter than it used to be. Even more than the rest of the year

As Sydney hits 29 degrees and Melbourne hits 24 degrees early this week, rain is still expected throughout spring.

Politics

35 h. ago Wanting out? Another AFL skipper is unhappy at his current club

Oscar Allen has left West Coast, Zach Merrett looks to be walking out on Essendon, and now the Kangaroos captain’s desire for more time in the midfield could have him seeking a trade away from Arden Street.

Society

54 h. ago ‘Like a Mad Max movie’: How hot it will really get in ‘unliveable Australia’

Parts of Australia would become unliveable if Australia’s temperatures rise by three degrees.

Politics

59 h. ago Success or failure? How Fremantle’s season rated – and what the club needs to do next

Ultimately, along with the 16 other sides who don’t lift the premiership cup, Fremantle have fallen short of what they set out to achieve. But how did their season rate otherwise?

Politics

3 d. ago Sloane rules out leadership spill despite Speakman’s Kiama shock

Seen by many Liberals as the future leader of the party, the Vaucluse MP has stifled speculation of a leadership challenge after a disastrous Kiama byelection result.

Politics

3 d. ago I went from high school dropout to professor. What I did next shocked my colleagues

I had an unfortunate knack for finding work environments that were completely inappropriate for me as a young person, but a diagnosis explained a lot.

Events

4 d. ago Teacher’s pet to wanted man: Who is Tyler Robinson, the suspect in Charlie Kirk’s murder?

The man accused of shooting MAGA activist Charlie Kirk seemingly had a bright future ahead of him, as a well-liked and excellent student with no criminal history and a “great family”.

Events

5 d. ago The moment that shaped a nurse’s mission to heal through research

Natalie Bradford spent 15 years as a paediatric cancer nurse helping children and their families through the hardest times of their lives.

Events

5 d. ago As thousands of bank staff found out this week, the future of work’s already here

Big lay-offs by major banks show AI is moving low-cost jobs offshore while rewarding high-value roles in leadership. What happens to the people in the middle?

Politics

5 d. ago As thousands of bank workers found out this week, the future of work has arrived

Big lay-offs by major banks show AI is moving low-cost jobs offshore while rewarding high-value roles in leadership. What happens to the people in the middle?

Politics

5 d. ago Gas giant faces ‘strict’ pollution limits to protect ancient rock art

Environment Minister Murray Watt has announced his final approval to extend one of Australia’s biggest fossil fuel projects for decades.

Politics

6 d. ago Hopes sink for Brisbane International Cruise Terminal brand protection

The Port of Brisbane has failed in its attempt to protect its trademark for the Brisbane International Cruise Terminal, despite it featuring prominently atop the $158 million facility for more than three years.

Politics

6 d. ago ‘Carbon bomb’ gas plant extended for decades as Pacific begs for emissions cuts

Environment Minister Murray Watt will reveal the conditions for gas giant Woodside’s 40-year expansion as early as Friday.

Events

6 d. ago ‘Carbon bomb’ gas plant to be extended for decades as Pacific begs for emissions cuts

Environment Minister Murray Watt will reveal the conditions for gas giant Woodside’s 40-year expansion as early as Friday.

Events

6 d. ago It’s swooping season. And on this path near the Brisbane Airport, the Guardian of Viola Place lurks

Brisbane’s cyclists and walkers are under attack as swooping birds start to protect their nests. Here’s the worst spots for bird swoops this year.

Politics

6 d. ago At 25, my doctor told me I was on a path to liver failure. At first, I kept on drinking

Looking back now, I want to scream at that old me to stop.

Politics