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Ken Henry: Labor's nature laws "worthless" without changes

Exclusive: Former Treasury Secretary Ken Henry delivers scathing critique of Labor's environmental reforms, warning exemptions could render new nature protection laws completely ineffective without urgent ministerial intervention.

NSW fast-track laws could accelerate mining projects

Controversial new planning laws in New South Wales could allow major mining and power projects to be fast-tracked, as Premier Chris Minns concedes they'd likely qualify under the contentious system.

Wealthy suburbs creating urban wildlife havens

Groundbreaking research reveals affluent neighbourhoods are unintentionally creating biodiversity hotspots, with wealthier areas supporting significantly more plants and wildlife than poorer communities.

The toys British children abandon fastest revealed

New research uncovers which children's toys have the shortest playtime before being discarded, with traditional instruments and construction toys surprisingly topping the list of fastest-abandoned playthings.

Great Barrier Reef Pipeline Sparks Environmental Fury

A controversial plan to construct a massive pipeline from the Great Barrier Reef to drought-stricken western Queensland has ignited fierce debate, pitting environmental concerns against regional water security needs.

West London littering fines triple to £150

Hammersmith & Fulham Council dramatically increases littering penalties from £50 to £150 as part of aggressive new clean streets initiative targeting environmental offenders.

Scotland's mystery tea bags baffle scientists

A strange phenomenon in Scotland has scientists baffled - tea bags that refuse to decompose, leading to a nationwide investigation into what makes them so durable and what it reveals about our waste crisis.

Boris Johnson's shock attack on Tory green policies

Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson makes dramatic political comeback with blistering critique of Conservative environmental agenda, warning current policies risk 'economic suicide' for Britain.

Hong Kong environmental crisis deepens in Sha Tin scandal

Hong Kong's environmental crisis deepens as Sha Tin's pollution scandal reveals systemic failures in John Lee's administration. Exclusive investigation into the mounting pressure on environment chief Tse Chin-wan.

London council defends 'No Mow May' amid complaints

A South London council stands by its controversial decision to let grass grow wild during May, sparking debate between environmental benefits and resident concerns about neighbourhood appearance.

EU: UK Planning Bill Risks Brexit Trade Deal

The EU's ambassador warns Britain's controversial planning overhaul could derail the post-Brexit trade agreement, putting environmental standards and diplomatic relations on the line.

Matt Kean rebukes Coalition's environment law rollback

In a dramatic break from party ranks, prominent Liberal MP Matt Kean has condemned his own coalition's proposed environmental laws, warning they threaten Australia's natural heritage and economic future.

Brain Scans Reveal Why Tired Minds Lose Focus

Groundbreaking neuroscience research uncovers how sleep deprivation hijacks your brain's attention networks, causing frustrating mental lapses and concentration failures even during simple tasks.

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