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UK declares climate emergency

UK declares climate emergency

Good morning, early birds. The UK parliament has declared a climate emergency, and Bill Shorten pledges $15.6 billion for Queensland roads and rail projects. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.

The media has failed spectacularly on climate change

The media has failed spectacularly on climate change

The media's coverage of climate change in the election campaign has reflected the Coalition's long-term strategy of denialism, rather than a desire for genuine scrutiny.

A rising tide lifts all warships

A rising tide lifts all warships

This week: clash of the titans! Meat against non-meat, Earth versus anti-vaxxers, and a neutron star takes on a black hole.

Sorry, young people, the Coalition doesn’t want your vote

Sorry, young people, the Coalition doesn’t want your vote

Record youth enrolment means tens of thousands of new young voters are waiting to be spoken for. Meanwhile the Coalition isn't even trying to hide its contempt.

Shorten pledges big on renewables

Shorten pledges big on renewables

Good morning, early birds. Bill Shorten is set to announce a “Renewable Energy Zone" in South Australia, and a series of scandals involving links to the far-right is causing headaches for the Coalition. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods

The doctor is in: Labor’s Bennelong gamble

The doctor is in: Labor’s Bennelong gamble

Can Dr Brian Owler cure what ails Labor in Bennelong? And will his climate change message cut through in a diverse electorate?

How and why ‘watergate’ became a major story

How and why ‘watergate’ became a major story

The bare bones of the water buyback story have been around for a while — so why is it dominating the political news cycle now?

This is Labor heartland policy and I thank them for it

This is Labor heartland policy and I thank them for it

Is Labor focussing too much on health? Crikey readers debate Bernard Keane's recent piece.

Don’t underestimate the climatic danger of ice-melt water

Don’t underestimate the climatic danger of ice-melt water

Crikey speaks to climate change experts about last year's IPCC report, the gaps it contained, and the real picture of things to come.

Climate change debate and the empty chair

Climate change debate and the empty chair

As the campaign proper gears up, climate change is being pushed as a front and centre issue by almost every candidate. But where's Tony?