Greens secure deal on Australia's new environment laws
New Greens leader Larissa Waters reveals how she brokered a compromise with Labor to pass major environmental reforms. Listen to the Full Story podcast for the inside account.
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Victoria Police admits eight years of unlawful search operations
Victoria Police has admitted to conducting 23 non-compliant weapons search operations over eight years, impacting hundreds and resulting in 33 charges. The force is now notifying affected individuals and the state's anti-corruption watchdog.
NSW to halve e-bike power after fatal collision
New South Wales announces strict new e-bike regulations, halving power and speed limits, following a rider's death in a collision with a garbage truck. Read the full details.
Climate activists block world's largest coal port in Newcastle
Rising Tide climate protesters in kayaks successfully turned coal ships around by blocking Newcastle shipping channel. Over 130 arrested including 71-year-old activist.
Iranian women defy hijab laws in viral videos
Viral videos show Iranian women defying hijab laws, but the reality is a regime cracking down hard on dissent. Discover the true story behind the brave acts of resistance.
Peacock's Poem Exposes 19th Century Class Hypocrisy
Explore Thomas Love Peacock's satirical poem Rich or Poor, a sharp critique of Victorian class inequality and religious hypocrisy that remains strikingly relevant to modern Britain.
Automated Record Sealing: A Second Chance for Florida
Explore how automated record-sealing laws could help 6.2 million Floridians with criminal records find permanent employment and escape exploitative temp agencies. Urgent action is needed.
US states legalise balcony solar panels for millions
Millions of Americans could soon power homes with plug-in balcony solar panels as states rewrite energy laws. Discover how this renewable energy shift benefits renters and homeowners.
Four-year-old missing for two months in Australian outback
Four-year-old Gus Lamont vanished from his family's remote South Australian homestead two months ago. Police continue one of state's largest missing person searches.
Feral Pigs Destroy Queensland Rainforests and Sacred Sites
Exploding feral pig populations are devastating Queensland's World Heritage rainforests, polluting waterways and destroying sacred Indigenous sites. Urgent action needed.
Australia's Cummins & Khawaja Fitness Mystery
Confusion surrounds Pat Cummins and Usman Khawaja's fitness for the second Ashes Test. Why is Cricket Australia's communication so opaque? Discover the latest updates.
Hong Kong fire: 94 dead as rescue operations near completion
Rescue operations are almost complete at the Wang Fuk Court housing complex in Tai Po after a devastating fire left 94 dead. Authorities investigate cause as anger grows over safety laws.
Australia Faces Severe Storms and Political Clashes
Australia confronts devastating storms in Queensland while political battles intensify over environmental legislation. Stay informed on the latest developments.
Australia Passes Landmark Environmental Protection Reforms
After intense 72-hour negotiations, Australia's government and Greens strike deal to overhaul environmental protection laws, heralding a new era for nature and productivity.
Australia's Nature Law Deal: Wins and Risks
Labor and Greens strike deal to amend Australia's environmental protection laws, creating new EPA but raising concerns about rushed process and climate oversight. Read the full analysis.
Australia's New Environmental Laws: 7 Key Changes
Australia's landmark environmental reforms introduce stricter scrutiny for logging and new EPA, but concerns remain about ministerial powers. Discover the key changes.
Labor and Greens deal to overhaul environmental protection laws
The Albanese government secures a landmark deal with the Greens to rewrite Australia's environmental protection laws, marking a major political victory. Discover the details and implications.
Albanese in last-ditch talks to save nature laws
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese intervenes directly in negotiations to rescue Labor's environmental reforms as Greens consider 11th-hour compromise deal before parliament's final sitting day.
Palestine Action Challenges Ban in Secret Courts
Huda Ammori challenges Palestine Action's ban under anti-terrorism laws in secret court proceedings critics call 'unavoidably unfair'. Learn about the CMP system.
NSW Faces Catastrophic Fire Warning Amid Parliament Rush
New South Wales experiences first catastrophic fire warning in two years as Labor and Greens negotiate environment protection laws in parliament's final days.
Debt Collection Charges Dismissed Against Panthera Finance
Criminal charges against debt collector Panthera Finance dismissed after court rules company wasn't technically collecting debts owed to others. Consumer Affairs Victoria ordered to pay costs.
Labor's nature laws face uncertain fate amid negotiations
Labor's environmental reforms face crucial vote as Minister Watt presents separate amendments to Coalition and Greens. Key concessions offered on fossil fuels and enforcement.
US Abortion Landscape Transformed Since Roe Overturned
Explore the transformed US abortion landscape. Since Roe v Wade was overturned, 13 states have near-total bans. Discover the state-by-state battle for reproductive rights.
2025 BirdLife Australia Photography Award Winners
Discover the stunning winners of the 2025 BirdLife Australia photography awards, from a preening brush turkey to a wise cassowary. These captivating images support vital bird conservation programmes across Australia.
Labor Pledges Nature Laws This Week Amid Green Pressure
Australia's Labor government commits to passing historic environmental legislation this week as Greens push for stronger protections. Will the landmark laws survive parliamentary scrutiny?
Woman charged with Oasis ticket fraud
Rosie Slater faces 11 fraud counts over alleged fake Oasis ticket sales. As ministers plan to ban profiteering resales, discover the details of this pivotal case.
First transgender hate speech conviction in NSW
A New South Wales man becomes the first convicted of gender identity hate speech after posting violent YouTube comments. Read about this landmark legal case.
Coalition offers deal on Labour's environment laws
Opposition leader Sussan Ley says the Coalition will support Labour's rewritten Environment Protection Act if 'sensible amendments' are accepted. Read the latest on the political negotiations.
Meta blocks Instagram, Facebook for under-16s in Australia
Meta will deactivate Instagram, Facebook and Threads accounts for Australian users under 16 by December 10. Find out how this social media ban affects young teenagers.
Australia's Nature Laws Face Final Senate Showdown
Environment Minister Murray Watt vows to pass Labor's nature laws in parliament's final 2025 sitting week, negotiating with both Coalition and Greens. Will a deal be struck?
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