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State Parliament
'State and planet': new environment minister highlights plans for climate change action
In his first message to staff in his new ministry, Matt Kean said he was "determined to take decisive and responsible action on climate change''.
- by Peter Hannam
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Great Barrier Reef
'Shocking' coral spawning drop raises doubts over Great Barrier Reef's resilience
Spawning by dominant coral species on the Great Barrier Reef collapsed after the back-to-back mass bleaching events.
- by Peter Hannam
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Climate policy
Hopes emerge for a 'great era of bipartisanship' on clean energy policy
In the wake of last month's re-election of the Berejiklian government in NSW, prospects have brightened for a surprising narrowing of the gap between state and federal energy policy.
- by Peter Hannam
Extreme weather
Australia sweats through the hottest March on record
Australia has just experienced the hottest March on record, capping off the hottest first quarter of the year.
- by Rachel Clun
Environmental protection
'Vandals': NSW environment staff fear for jobs as office dissolves
The Berejiklian government has sought to reassure staff and the public that the dissolution of the Office of Environment and Heritage won't compromise the independence and services provided it.
- by Peter Hannam
Climate policy
Al Gore to head Climate Change Week in Queensland in June
The presenter of An Inconvenient Truth presenter and former US vice-president will run a three-day climate change training session in Brisbane.
- by Tony Moore
Record cold temperatures hit Australia
Record cold temperatures have hit Australia, with Sydney seeing the coldest March night in 20 years.