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WeatherPremiumAussies freeze through cold nights

Many Aussies will freeze through chilly nights and frosty mornings across the weekend, with one state spared.

Emma Kirk

As the world celebrates David Attenborough turning 100, Australia reflects on a shared history decades in the making.

NEWSPremiumSir David’s enduring Australian connection

As the world celebrates David Attenborough turning 100, Australia reflects on a shared history decades in the making.

Andrew Hedgman

Sir David Attenborough has marked his 100th birthday, and for Australians the milestone highlights decades of connection with our country that shaped the world’s understanding of our wildlife and ecosystems.

World NewsVideoCommentsAttenborough’s love affair with Australia on 100th birthday

A century after his birth, Sir David has cemented a legacy that continues to unfold in Australia and around the world, as we celebrate the man who taught generations to look more closely at the natural world.

Andrew Hedgman

Crumb was found dead at The Cut in Bunbury on April 21.

Tragic lossPremiumSouth West community in mourning over the loss of Crumb

The South West community are in mourning over the loss of Crumb, a much-loved calf of Koombana Bay Dolphin, Cracker. 

Craig Duncan

The federal government is applying LNG reservation guidelines to three Queensland exporters. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

EnvironmentPremiumPortion of gas exports to be set aside for domestic use

Three Queensland-based gas exporters will be required to set aside one-fifth of their volume for the domestic market to help bring down prices.

Andrew Brown

The government wants to maintain Australia's reputation as a reliable supplier of gas to Asia. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

EnvironmentCommentsPremium'Not going away': Gas tax push burns on despite PM snub

An inquiry report is likely to pour cold water on hopes for a gas export tax in the budget, but proponents vow to continue the fight regardless.

Jacob Shteyman

Discussions on climate change and emissions are heating up around the State.

Climate Change PremiumClimate discussion heating up around the State

A discussion around emissions is heating up across the State this month, with several local government’s weighing in on how best to manage WA’s greenhouse contributions. 

Craig Duncan

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WEATHERPremiumWarning of ‘shock’ polar blast for southeast

A blast of Antarctic air is forecast to bring snow to hills across multiple Aussie capitals – with Thursday tipped to be the coldest day of the year so far for much of the country.

Blair Jackson

David Attenborough remains at the vanguard ?of efforts to protect the environment. (Joe Castro/AAP PHOTOS)

EnvironmentPremiumDavid Attenborough, 'the voice for nature', turns 100

David Attenborough, whose extraordinary wildlife documentaries have been watched by hundreds of millions, is being celebrated as he marks his centenary.

Sarah Young and Francesca Halliwell

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NewsPremiumMassive quake rocks holiday island near Bali

Indonesia has been rocked by a massive earthquake located east of Bali.

Blake Antrobus

Howard Park Wines director and Friends of WA Wine member Natalie Burch is calling for a pause on the inclusion of wine bottles in the WA Container Deposit Scheme.

WA NEWSPremiumContainers for Change to impact wine industry

Western Australia’s wine industry is warning of significant disruption as wine bottles are set to be included in the Containers for Change scheme from July 1.

Madelin Hayes

The thermal imaging camera at Leeuwin lighthouse is collecting data and information on whale movements and behaviours.

WORKING FOR WHALESPremiumThermal imaging trial sheds light on whale movements

Humpback whale migration patterns are being further studied through a thermal imaging camera trial off the coast of Augusta. 

Madelin Hayes

Lynette Rainey and Irene Wallace from the Australind Lions Club at the 2026 Love the Lesch Festival.

LOVE THE LESCH PremiumCommunity gathers to celebrate Leschenault Estuary

It was a celebration of the Leschenault Estuary which brought people out to Ridley Place in Australind at the weekend.

Rose Patane

Thrombolites in Yalgorup National Park.

Conservation PremiumEPA knocks back sand mine proposal in Yalgorup system

Last week the Environmental Protection Authority recommended against a proposal to extract sand and limestone from a quarry north of Preston Beach, in the heart of Yalgorup National Park. 

Craig Duncan

Four Winds Vineyard's Sarah Collingwood and Goterra chief Olympia Yarger inspect an ACT vineyard. (PR IMAGE PHOTO)

EnvironmentPremiumGarbage to glass: larvae helps turn waste into wine

Waiter, there's bugs in my wine ... in a unique circular endeavour, hotel food scraps are being processed into fertiliser by larvae to nourish local vineyards.

Poppy Johnston

A humpback whale, stranded for weeks in shallow waters, has been released into the North Sea. (AP PHOTO)

EnvironmentPremiumAfter weeks stranded, Timmy the whale freed

A humback whale stranded for weeks in shallow water off the Germany coast has been set free, but it remains unclear if he will survive.

Annette Stein

Farmers from east to west are facing a triple whammy as they enter the winter growing season. (Stephanie Gardiner/AAP PHOTOS)

EnvironmentPremium'Trying times': farmers stare down trifecta of troubles

Farmers are being forced to adapt and innovate as drought conditions intensify and global shocks push up costs and risk vital fertiliser supplies.

Stephanie Gardiner

Showers are forecast for Melbourne over the weekend. NewsWire/Ian Currie

WEATHERPremiumMillions of Aussies brace for cold front

Millions of Aussies are bracing for a cold front over the country’s southeast this weekend, after weeks of unseasonable autumn warmth.

Ike Morris

The NSW Net Zero Commission has recently released its report into extreme heat conditions in NSW. Josie Hayden / NewsWire

ENVIRONMENTPremiumSilent Aussie killer ‘quietly taking lives’

A natural disaster that leaves “very little visible destruction” is killing Australians in droves, and things could potentially get worse.

Jack Nivison

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WeatherCity that woke to surreal blanket of fog

Incredible images show a surreal, sliver blanket of fog draped over one major Aussie city.

Emma Kirk

Josh Wilson's son, Oscar Wilson, second from the left, pictured next to WA Greens MP Sophie McNeill (far left).

EnergyCommentsPremiumWoodside AGM protester revealed as Federal MP’s son

One of several protesters who stormed Woodside Energy’s AGM last week is the son of Assistant Climate and Energy Minister Josh Wilson.

Ria Pandey

Buying a new gas cooker could mean consumers lock themselves into decades of covering network costs. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

EnvironmentPremiumBill hikes loom as shrinking gas pool pays for network

A national electrification blueprint targeting no gas in new homes by 2028 and all-electric housing by 2050 has been pitched to evade network death spiral.

Poppy Johnston

Timmy the humpback whale is being transported towards the North Sea in a flooded barge. (AP PHOTO)

EnvironmentPremiumBarge carrying Timmy the whale on journey to North Sea

A humpback has begun its journey towards the North Sea in a last-ditch operation to save the mammal after it spent weeks stranded off Germany.

Staff Writers

Gas exporters won't be hit with a new levy at the May budget, according to the government. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

EnvironmentPremiumExport tax push runs out of gas as budget hopes dashed

Furious lobbying for a 25 per cent tax on gas exports is failing to sway the federal government, which is ruling out the measure for the upcoming budget.

Zac de Silva and Tess Ikonomou