Forest advocates condemn destruction of koala habitat

Long-time forest advocates have expressed disgust at the ongoing logging of koala habitat in northern New South Wales despite promises the state government would protect the species, with one seasoned campaigner calling the destruction a “profound tragedy”. The concerns come ahead of a state koala summit in Sydney next Friday.

Communities are bracing for the severe Tropical Cyclone Megan, with destructive wind gusts of up to 220km/h expected to bring widespread damage, heavy rainfall and potential flooding to Northern Territory and Queensland coastal communities this week.

Australian sea lions risk extinction, but a proposed sanctuary zone in Western Australia may help save the species. The proposed park spans 1100km of southern WA coastline from east of Bremer Bay to the South Australian border, with public consultation on the plans open until June 16.

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Community campaigners rebuke NSW government for allowing logging in koala habitat
Long-time forest advocates have expressed disgust at the ongoing logging of koala habitat in northern New South Wales despite promises the state government would protect the species, with one seasoned campaigner calling the destruction a “profound tragedy”. The concerns come ahead of a state koala summit in Sydney next Friday.

Tropical Cyclone Megan intensifies to a category-three storm as it bears down on Northern Territory and Queensland
Communities are bracing for the severe Tropical Cyclone Megan, with destructive wind gusts of up to 220km/h expected to bring widespread damage, heavy rainfall and potential flooding to Northern Territory and Queensland coastal communities this week. The cyclone has developed into a category-three system and is expected to reach category-four.

Proposed marine sanctuary zoning for WA could save Australian sea lions
Australian sea lions risk extinction, but a proposed sanctuary zone in Western Australia may help save the species. The proposed park spans 1100km of southern WA coastline from east of Bremer Bay to the South Australian border, with public consultation on the plans open until June 16.

Electric truck charging depot opens in Sydney as Bowen sings praises for fleets electrifying
The first mass-charging depot for electric trucks in Western Sydney has launched. Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen acknowledged the importance of fleets in the national transition to electric vehicles and explained the Electric Car Discount Bill is changing buying behaviour, and that Fleet Managers have an important role to play in making electric cars more affordable for all Australians.

WA had its hottest summer ever, so how come climate change and heat-related health issues barely made the news?
Detailed analysis of media coverage performed exclusively for the ABC by Monash University researchers, showed fewer than one-in-20 stories about the Western Australia heatwaves mentioned climate change. About one in five referred to the health impacts of extreme heat, and there were more than twice as many stories about how the heat could affect the result of a cricket match.

Local companies in the ACT will have $17m to put toward renewable energy projects thanks to a new fund
Keeping the ACT moving forward in the renewable energy space will be boosted by a series of grants valued at $17 million for funding local projects and ideas. Industry contributions have made the 2024 Energy Innovation Fund possible, to support Canberra’s transition to net-zero emissions by 2045.