And yes, the sky really is falling because of climate change
Chicken Littles may be on to something when it comes the effects of global warming.
Environment
Hazelwood is only the beginning of the end for coal power
The truth about Hazelwood is that it was never meant to last this long.
'We will grieve over the avoidable human tragedy': Why cutting emissions is our problem
The world can't afford to be building new fossil fuel-burn plants, a UN scientist says.
'Not what we agreed to': scientist quits over NSW land-clearing plan
Baird government cops a blow just days before it plans to revise the state's native vegetation laws.
NSW sets net-zero emissions 2050 goal as Australian pollution climbs
Baird government sets an 'amazing' goal, breaking ranks with its federal counterpart.
Polar heatwaves throw up a surprising outcome
Climate change has a habit of throwing up some surprising outcomes and this has to be one of them.
The freak snake with the scorpion sting that has scientists excited
This snake is a freak. It boasts the largest venom glands in the world. It eats king cobras for breakfast. And it has a scorpion's sting. But that's not what has scientists excited.
From Melbourne to the world: October's winds clock up the k's
You've heard of the expression to run like the wind. Well in Melbourne last month, the wind didn't run - it flew. But exactly how far did Melbourne's persistent spring winds travel? Put it this way: if you hitched a ride you'd need a passport.
The Sydney suburb at greatest risk of bushfire this summer
More than 100,000 households in the Sydney region and surrounds are exposed to high bushfire risks.
Cool change to bring relief but add to risks for crews battling blazes
A cool change on Tuesday is expected to bring both relief and anxiety to the hundreds of firefighters battling blazes along eastern NSW.
Pacific Highway cut again as dozens of fires burn across the state
A major bushfire continues to burn out of control in the Port Stephens area in the NSW Hunter region.
'Quite sobering': How 2015's record heat could become the 'new normal'
Record hot years such as last year's global scorcher will become the norm before 2030 unless greenhouse gas emissions are curbed, a new study by Australian researchers has found.
Bogong moths: the bush tucker superfood swarming Canberra
Bogong moths aren't just a marauding horde invading our houses, hot water systems and halls of power - they are a superfood that tastes a little like "charred pork fat".
Protesters demand action as New Delhi chokes under 'toxic' smoke cloud
Mask-wearing protesters took to the streets of the Indian capital on Sunday as the city remained blanketed under a cloud of toxic smoke.
Cracks appear in Baird's land-clearing plan as Liberal MP breaks rank
Divisions within the Baird government over its controversial native vegetation reforms are emerging, with a Liberal MP Bruce Notley-Smith warning they could trigger "further irreversible land degradation".
Sanctuary a biblical experience with unhappy ending
A couple's stay on Crown land at Lake Pamamaroo has lasted 11 years. Now they are being threatened with eviction.
Australian farmers are finally having a golden moment
 Australian farmers are finally having a golden moment: prices are high for wool, lamb, beef and goat and there has been more rain across Australia than there has been for more than 15 years.
Sunniest spell for Sydney in spring for 36 years as mercury climbs
Sydney is bathing in the sunniest spell for this time of year since 1980, pushing the mercury to summer-like highs.
Taronga Western Plains Zoo celebrates first Asian elephant calf
Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo has trumpeted its credentials as a conservation centre by announcing the birth of its first Asian elephant calf.
Hazelwood to close in March, workers to pocket $330,000
Hazelwood power station will operate until the end of March next year and then shut down quickly after that, workers have been told.
Biggest supermoon of the century set to illuminate the sky
On the night of November 14, wander outside and gawk up at the sky.
What will Hazelwood's closure mean?
What you need to know about the impending decision to shut Victoria's dirtiest power station.
UK government 'failed to manage toxic air pollution'
The British government broke the law by failing to deal with air pollution, a High Court judge has ruled.
Now that's a mouthful: Bega man captures large black snake eating same-size brown snake
Steve Young said he wasn't afraid the snake would bite him because it had its mouth full.
Plague of spiders engulfs Menindee homes as waters flow back into lake
The walls of Kathy Holmes' house on Lake Menindee are moving with thousands of wolf spiders as a torrent of water thunders into the lake.
Dog pulled alive from earthquake rubble in Italy
Firefighters have pulled a dog alive from the rubble of Italy's strongest earthquake in decades and salvaged religious statues and paintings from churches that crumbled in Sunday's tremor.
'This time it's more intense': The heat is on the way
Sydney's first decent burst of summer-like heat will arrive almost cue, just days after students wrap up the last of their year 12 exams.
Canberra almost hit record low for November on Tuesday morning
Canberrans may have expected frosty mornings to have passed a month out from summer, but that has not been the case.
Migaloo white whale at risk of 'mugging' in NSW waters
Migaloo to lose police escort when he enters NSW waters.
Landmark Hobart deal creates world's largest marine park
More than 50 countries including Australia, the US, China, Russia and members of the European Union have agreed to make the Ross Sea the world's first large-scale marine park in international waters.