Farmers, green groups fume over 'onerous' new land-clearing codes

Just what farmers will be allowed to clear is far from certain after the release of new codes.

'False sense of security': Scientists warn on pace of global warming

Pacific Ocean will switch from serving as a brake to an accelerator, a new paper warns.

Why the Kings' power bills are 'only going to get better'

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With storage prices dropping about 20 per cent a year, the attraction for cutting reliance on grid power is brightening fast.

Coolest Sydney April in nine years to make way for early May warmth

Sydney's mild autumn is set to extend well into May.

Bitten but not shy: Shark bite survivor back in the surf - nets or no nets

A six-month trial of surf nets on the state's north coast is coming to an end – with mixed results.

Westpac branded as 'wimps' over coal pledge

Westpac's decision to effectively rule out lending to the proposed giant Adani coal mine in Queensland has drawn praise from environmentalists but derision from the government and industry.

Coldest April night for Sydney in five years

A cold snap is likely to give way to a milder few months ahead.

'Huge surge': How we're beating skyrocketing energy prices

Rising energy prices drive a huge surge of consumers and businesses installing solar panels.

Sydney's mild weather to make way for strong winds and a cold snap

Autumn is likely to feel a lot like winter over the coming days - particularly in the evenings and early mornings.