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Matt Kean added 202,000ha of national parks. Now he wants another 200,000ha
NSW Environment Minister Matt Kean said the new addition of land on Friday afternoon was the largest single boost to national parks since 2005.
- by Nick O'Malley
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National weather forecast for Friday, October 30
Friday, October 30: Brisbane to expect a sunny day with a top of 31 degrees. A late shower or two for Sydney, 22 degrees the top. Canberra, showers and a possible storm, 21. Melbourne, a shower or two and a top of 20 degrees.
Weather
The suburbs hardest hit by Sydney's lengthening storm season
The Hills, upper north shore and Sutherland districts were the regions hardest hit by storms last year, as an insurance expert warns suburban homeowners are not prepared.
- by Mary Ward
Weather
Gold Coast home struck by lightning
A Gold Coast home has been struck by lightning as wild weather swept through Queensland’s south-east.
Environmental protection
Supreme court halts controversial roadworks for three weeks
Controversial Western Highway roadworks have been halted for a further three weeks after a Victorian Supreme Court hearing was told Djab Wurrung traditional owners believed the removal of culturally-significant trees would contravene the Aboriginal Heritage Act and human rights laws.
- by Miki Perkins
Weather
Huge swell pounds Portugal
Hurricane Epsilon is causing huge waves to pound the coast of Portugal at Nazare.
Weather
National weather forecast for Thursday, October 29
Thursday, October 20: Brisbane can expect more showers and possible storms, 30 degrees. A lot of rain headed for Sydney, up to 35 millimetres today. Cloudy in Canberra, 19 degrees. Late showers for Melbourne. Partly cloudy in Hobart, 17.
Weather
Second day of wild weather in south-east Queensland
Homes are still without power across south-east Queensland after a second day of wild weather lashed parts of the state.
Opinion
Renewables
Net-zero emissions drive puts Australian industry on notice
Australia can seize the opportunity or be left behind.
- by Llewelyn Hughes
Weather
Queensland’s south-east drenched by severe storm
Queensland’s south-east has been hit by hail and heavy rain as a supercell rolled through.
Opinion
Climate policy
Australians have spoken on climate, so there's no excuse to look backwards
The NSW Energy and Environment Minister calls on Australia's governments to deliver the transition to a low-carbon economy that the vast majority of citizens want, according to new research.
- by Matt Kean