Environment

At least 67 people have been killed in flash floods and landslides in West Sumatra, prompting authorities to deploy a method typically used to fuel rainfall in drought-stricken areas.

Car makers will be forced to reduce their emissions for new vehicles as the federal government strikes a deal with the Greens to pass its climate laws for the industry.

The Federal Court has ruled that Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek does not have to consider the environmental impacts of emissions when approving coal and gas projects.

Small and big retailers alike are looking to adopt new recyclable packaging for mandarins, saying it would avoid the use of 11,700 kilograms of plastic in one year.

Jamie Rooney thought his dog Rocky was gone for good after he disappeared in the vast Pilbara — until veteran cattle-mustering pilot Jack Poplawski flew in to help.

The federal government is putting a finger on the scale of Australia's net zero transition, spending billions to back hydrogen and critical minerals. But some experts say some clever design means the government isn't technically "picking a winner".

Feral cats outnumber two endangered bird species on King Island two to one — but conservationists are hopeful AI-powered poison traps will help keep the birds going.

Newcastle woman Lisa Kournelis has been driving around with a deadly snake in her car for about six weeks. It's not unheard of for snakes to make their way into vehicles, but it is highly unusual for them to linger so long. So why is this one still there?

Sage emerged victorious from more than 2,500 top-ranked canines competing in a two-day contest. 

Below the radio grabs and the inevitable "does my budget look inflationary in this?" back-and-forth of the budget, there are two fascinating and revelatory stories.

The Albanese government is spending big on its ambition to engineer a "Future Made in Australia", while leaving some scraps for small businesses struggling with the here and now.

A group of at least 15 orcas off the coast of Spain have sunk seven boats over the past four years. The origin of this new behaviour has baffled scientists, though the leading theory suggests they're following a "social fad".

The South Australian government has moved to impose tougher penalties for dog attacks under proposed reforms to the state's Dog and Cat Management Act.

The Queensland government had planned a potential ban of single-use plastic items from September 1 this year, including plastic cups, bread bag tags and produce bags, but that's now on hold.

A gold mine near Orange in the New South Wales Central West has confirmed its waste storage facilities are leaking and farmers in the area are seriously concerned about the potential impacts.

After unsuccessful attempts at feather transplants, Stan the rescued wedge-tailed eagle has defied the odds as wildlife rescuers work to help the bird relearn how to fly.

An endangered olive ridley turtle may have travelled close to 2,000 kilometres to nest on Queensland's east coast in a find described by renowned researcher Col Limpus as "quite a phenomenon".

When a teenager uncovered a "critical refuge" for endangered species, it marked the start of a journey that eventually saw the parcel of land named after him.

Queensland Parks and Wildlife rangers are investigating the death of a dingo on Queensland's heritage-listed island, K'gari. A man allegedly used a speargun to kill the dingo that was lingering around his campsite.

An Australian aviation startup on a mission to decarbonise air travel is developing a battery that could power a small aircraft to travel 1,000 km using hydrogen, and it already has a customer.

Flash floods from unusually heavy seasonal rains in Afghanistan kill hundreds of people and destroy more than 1,000 houses, according to the UN food agency. 

Gisborne residents are disgusted at rubbish blowing from new housing estates while tradesmen have dumped dirt and debris on a nearby farm.

Lisa Kournelis says she was shocked when she first saw the slithery stowaway last month and was forced to wear protective gear to stay safe while driving.

Cold lava — a mixture of volcanic material and pebbles — flows down the slopes of active volcano Mount Marapi, destroying houses and cutting roads.

It's one of WA's most popular hikes, but an increasing number of people are becoming stranded on Bluff Knoll, leaving authorities concerned.