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Climate Whiplash: Understanding today’s violent weather extremes
In mid January 2026, Australians watched in disbelief as an extreme downpour and violent flash flood swept cars on Victoria’s Great Ocean Road into the sea. Just days earlier, the…
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Remembering Midnight Oil’s Rob Hirst
I am very deeply saddened to hear of the death of Rob Hirst.
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The Global Ocean Treaty Enters into force and we’re celebrating with a mural!!
Big news for our ocean, the Global Ocean Treaty enters into force today 17th January. Bringing this landmark treaty to life allows governments to create marine sanctuaries in international waters.…
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6 books to start 2026
Here are 6 inspiring books discussing oceans, critiques of capitalism, the Indigenous fight for environmental justice, and hope—for your upcoming reading list this year.
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Greenpeace is back at Lost Paradise!
Greenpeace Australia Pacific is back at Lost Paradise, baby! Four days of music, art, and connection over NYE on beautiful Darkinjung Country in Glenworth Valley, NSW. We’ll be joining the diverse group of movement allies.
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Gas is the problem, not the answer
The Australian Energy Market Operator has just released its annual projections of expected gas supply and demand for Western Australia with claims that shortages are imminent. It’s called the WA…
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WA’s Demersal Fishing Ban Shows What Science Has Been Telling Us for Years.
Western Australia has just taken an historic step. The new ban on catching demersal species (fish that feed on or near the seafloor) across Perth and much of the West Coast is more than a policy change. It is a warning signal. Our oceans are under pressure like never before and marine life cannot withstand…
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Global plastic reduction is the best gift this xmas
The holidays are here again. ‘Tis the season to hang out with (or just tolerate) family and friends, share (and maybe overindulge in) tasty meals, and enjoy festivities (or stay cozy and binge your comfort show). But no matter how you celebrate, the pressure to consume can be extreme.
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Australia’s big national nature law reforms – what changes now and what will they do?
The Australian Parliament has just passed major historic reforms to the nation’s outdated and broken nature laws, the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act). This marks the…
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Telstra is screening our calls – so we called out their fossil fuel lobbying
In November a crew of Greenpeace activists visited Telstra’s head office and flagship stores in Sydney and Melbourne to deliver one simple message: Telstra must cut ties with the gas lobby.