Care and diligence in the coal industry in a time of climate change
“In Australia, a director acting in the best interests of the company must take account of, and the board must report publicly on, climate‑related risks and issues...
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Springbrook needs permanent protection from water mining
Springbrook is home to a globally important Gondwanan rainforest ecosystem in the Gold Coast hinterland. Water is the lifeblood of Springbrook’s native plants and animals, like...
Blog QLD
Crocodile law reform update on World Croc Day
Every year on June 17th, World Croc Day highlights the plight of endangered crocodiles. Saving the saltwater crocodile from extinction is one of Australia’s greatest...
Blog QLD
Territory Water Plan is a step in the right direction, but details are missing
The Territory Water Plan released today has many positive features that will improve management of this most precious resource, but much depends on how well and how quickly its...
Blog NT
Greenwashing complaint against NeuRizer (Leigh Creek Energy) lodged with corporate watchdog
South Australia’s peak environment body has asked the ASIC to investigate whether fossil fuel company NeuRizer has misled or deceived investors and consumers about the climate...
Blog SA
ABC 7.30 investigation highlights need to implement Pepper recommendations in full
Last night’s ABC 7.30 report into alleged pollution incidents in the Beetaloo highlights the importance of full compliance with the Pepper Inquiry, including a range...
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Traditional Owners and Environment Centre NT appeal Supreme Court ruling on McArthur River Mine
Traditional Owners Josephine Davey and Jack Green and the Environment Centre NT (ECNT) are appealing the NT Supreme Court’s recent decision in relation to the McArthur River...
Blog NT
South Australia’s rushed anti-protest laws the latest affront to democracy
On Wednesday morning — as the World Meteorological Organization warned that humanity could be less than five years away from experiencing 1.5 degrees global warming for the...
Blog SA
Catastrophic decline in fish species highlights need for tighter finfish farming regulations
The Environmental Defenders Office (EDO) is calling for more effective environmental regulation of finfish farming after the population of rare maugean skate in Macquarie Harbour...
Blog TAS
Oakey Coal Action Alliance launches legal challenge against New Acland
Oakey Coal Action Alliance, which is committed to saving the groundwater relied on by Darling Downs farmers from the New Acland coal mine, has launched a new legal challenge...
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