The calling of the federal election has seen billions of dollars in funding for new energy infrastructure and ‘low emissions’ technologies promised by the Morrison government effectively evaporate, with key legislation lapsing as Parliament dissolves.

With Prime Minister Scott Morrison calling the election on Sunday, all media eyes are trained on 21 May. Climate’s emerging as a key election issue whether the parties want it to or not, with a survey of top economists revealing that three quarters say climate and the environment are the most...

Instead of responding to the IPCC report’s stark warning that fossil fuel use must end, Energy Minister Angus Taylor is requesting a rule change to extend the notice period for energy companies looking to switch off their coal-fired power stations.

New South Wales residents have been told to brace themselves for another “rain bomb”, with the state expected to be hit by up to 500mm of rain over the coming days.

The latest report from the world’s leading authority on climate change has issued a final warning for governments on the climate, warning that we can still stave off the worst ravages of climate breakdown but only through a “now or never” dash to a low-carbon economy and society.

Waves pounded the east coast over the weekend, hitting homes, washing away beaches and even covering the famous promenade at Bondi Beach. But despite climate damage lapping at the very doorstep of millions of Australians, analysis of the recent budget reveals scant spending on climate mitigation....

Residents of Lismore's CBD, as well as Lismore Basin, East Lismore and Girards Hill have been urged to leave immediately amid warnings that the town's levee will be breached about 8am this morning.

Northern NSW residents, who have already dealt with deadly flooding and weeks of rain, have been warned to evacuate again as floodwaters rise.

Life-threatening flash flooding and intense rainfall could hit some of Australia’s most disaster-ravaged areas with another dangerous weather system looming.

New laws rushed through by the NSW Government that would see protestors who disrupt traffic in Greater Sydney face fines of up to $22,000 and up to two years in jail have been called out as a knee-jerk and anti-democratic move that continues the concerning trend of activist suppression.