Environmental activism
Barbie hoax targets Mattel over plastic toys
Climate activists have staged an elaborate hoax that claimed that all Mattel toys, including the iconic Barbie doll, would be plastic free by 2030.
- by Livia Albeck-Ripka and Orlando Mayorquin
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Woodside Energy Group
Police ‘ambush’ climate protesters outside home of Woodside boss Meg O’Neill
Five climate protesters have been arrested by anti-terrorism police for targeting the home of Woodside boss Meg O’Neill.
- by Peter Milne
Opinion
Opinion
Western Australia’s arts and sports must embrace fossil fuel-free future
We all cherish these organisations. It’s time for them to embrace a brighter future by cutting ties with such companies. And here’s how we’ll help them do it.
- by Carmen Lawrence
Pocock backs Climate Council’s call to end fossil fuel sport sponsorships
A new voluntary code is asking sports and arts institutions to pledge they will not enter into new contracts or accept funding from coal, oil and gas companies.
- by Emma Kemp
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Forestry
Axe falls on Victorian native forest logging
The state government will end native forest logging early in Victoria, bringing forward its 2030 deadline.
- by Benjamin Preiss
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Mining
Banned carcinogenic chemicals considered for use in WA fracking, draft report reveals
Documents have revealed low levels of the chemicals were being considered for use, despite the Department of Health ruling they be banned in any quantity.
- by Holly Thompson
Push for BHP boss to give evidence in Brazil dam disaster
A law firm wants BHP’s high command to take the stand in the English courts over the Samarco disaster in Brazil.
- by Simon Johanson
Tim Winton’s Ningaloo documentary launches in Exmouth
More than 100 Exmouth locals have gathered for the launch of Tim Winton’s three-part ‘love letter’ documentary Ningaloo Nyinggulu, airing on the ABC on Tuesday.
- by Emma Young
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Literature
Why Tim Winton is happy he never moved to Melbourne
In an exclusive interview, the author tells of 40 years spent helping develop and protect Australian publishing, and where he lives has everything to do with it.
- by Emma Young
Tim Winton on coming face to face with a dugong – and finding a kindred spirit
The acclaimed novelist gets up close and personal with creatures of the deep in a stunning three-part documentary out this month.
- by Kerrie O'Brien
Want to add $50k to your property’s value? Don’t cut down that tree
The financial benefit of retaining trees is one of many arguments being made for a statewide initiative to regulate the removal of trees taller than 8 metres.
- by Holly Thompson