Coalition’s Net Zero Goal on Shaky Ground: Depends on Cost, Says Dan Tehan
Dan Tehan says cost will be one of the most significant factors in whether the Coalition keeps its net zero by 2050 target, as a review examines all climate policies.
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Gas, Gags, and Greenwashing? Monash’s Climate Confab Under Fire
Monash staff and students criticised the university’s partnership with Woodside after the web page for a June 2024 conference was removed, with the deal under review.
Brisbane Jogger’s Unauthorized Pool Plunge: A Tale of Trespass and Tension
A 34-year-old jogger caught taking uninvited swims in a New Farm backyard pool attended a police station on 30 April and was cautioned for trespass.
Slip, Slop, Slap… or Slop? Aussie Sunscreens Under the Microscope
CHOICE testing of 20 sunscreens with SPF 50 or 50+ labels found 16 failed to match their stated protection, with one testing at just SPF 4.
AUKUS in the Crosshairs: Trump’s Review Puts Australia’s Submarine Dreams on Ice
The Pentagon has launched a review of AUKUS to ensure it fits the America First agenda, putting Australia’s $368 billion submarine program under scrutiny.
Tragic Discovery in Forestville: Couple Found Deceased in Granny Flat
A man and a woman were found dead in a Forestville granny flat on the night of 11 June, with police investigating an alleged murder-suicide.
Whale of a Time: Humpback’s Tangle with Shark Net Ends in Daring Rescue off Kirra Beach
Sea World crews freed a humpback whale tangled in shark netting off Kirra Beach after a rescue operation lasting about two hours.
Burning a Hole in the Wallet: Aussie Cigarette Tax Hits Tipping Point, Fuels Black Market Boom
Tobacco excise has pushed the average pack to about $40 and fuelled a booming black market, with economists split on whether to freeze the tax.
Brisbane Festival 2025: A Dazzling Display of Art, Culture, and Community
Brisbane Festival 2025 runs from 5 to 27 September, with Craig & Karl’s inflatable installations taking over three city bridges.
Cricket in the Cold: Aussies Chase Glory at Lord’s While Footy Fans Shiver
Australia meet South Africa at Lord’s in the World Test Championship final, with Josh Hazlewood preferred to Scott Boland and Cameron Green batting at three.