It’s an iconic Aussie event that hundreds of thousands of punters look forward to, but the Bureau of Meteorology has some tough news for Tuesday’s Melbourne Cup.
Nathan Schmidt and Duncan Evans
Thousands of dead seabirds washed up on Australia's coastline two years ago following a marine heatwave and scientists warn history could repeat.
Rachel Jackson
The Nationals say Australia's climate targets are driving up power prices and shutting down industry but their coalition partner isn't yet on board.
Zac de Silva and Poppy Johnston
The Nationals have delivered a fresh blow to Coalition leader Sussan Ley, voting to scrap net zero from their federal platform.
Hannah Moore
Giant hailstones the size of golf balls and dangerous winds have wreaked havoc across the east coast, with millions warned of more violent and damaging storms on the way.
Cameron Micallef, Alexandra Feiam and Andrew Hedgman
From worms wriggling in the mud to spiders lurking in the shadows, if you see a bug, scientists want to know about it.
Craig Duncan
A young woman killed by a lightning strike during Thursday’s fierce storm has been identified, as her family and community mourn the heartbreaking loss.
Andrew Hedgman
A young woman has died after being struck by lightning — and the wild weather is set to continue to smash Australia’s east coast in the coming days.
Alexandra Feiam
Environmental reform analysts have weighed in on the federal government's bid to modernise Australia's dated nature protection laws, calling for a key change.
Poppy Johnston and Tess Ikonomou
Parliament is finally scrutinising the details of the overhaul of environment laws, but minister Murray Watt has already indicated he’s willing to change them to land the best outcomes for industry and nature.
Katina Curtis
A young woman is fighting for her life after being struck by lightning at a Sunshine Coast sporting complex amid severe storms.
Alexandra Feiam and Andrew Hedgman
Western Australia’s miners fear that the 37 different definitions of ‘unacceptable impacts’ included in new environmental laws will stall crucial projects in the State.
Heat exposure, drought and natural disasters are causing deaths and economic havoc in Australia and around the world, according to a major global report.
Poppy Johnston
Even if the Paris Agreement is met, Australia's marine life will still be under pressure to adapt or move in response to climate pressures, and fast.
Business is demanding the Government halt stronger environmental protections until at least one State has signed up to streamline project approvals to ensure all sides benefit from new laws.
Rain and thunderstorms will peak for millions of Australians across the southeast as others swelter through heatwave conditions.
Nathan Schmidt
The Great Barrier Reef is an ecological and economic jewel, but a growing body of research shows it will be lost without swift and decisive action.
Abe Maddison
Business groups say splitting proposed environmental law reforms would jeopardise efforts to balance protection and project approvals.
Labor insists its long-awaited environmental reforms will be passed through the Senate despite objections from both the opposition and Greens.
Grace Crivellaro
Thousands of homes have been left without power as storms smashed one state, with wild photos of large hail emerging amid weather warnings.
Cameron Micallef, Duncan Evans, Clareese Packer and Emma Kirk
The cause of mysterious grease balls - which sparked gross scenes after they washed up and down Sydney beaches, even sparking closures - have finally been revealed.
Blair Jackson
Christmas Island's red crabs begin their famed annual migration as authorities report progress to control pests threatening the charismatic crustaceans.
It’s a street filled with multimillion-dollar houses, but some of the residents aren’t happy with a line of trees blocking their Opera House views.
Duncan Evans
Scientists and conservationists say a native seed shortage is threatening Australia's commitment to protect and conserve 30 per cent of its landmass by 2030.
Stephanie Gardiner
