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Holidaymakers have been put on high alert for the bushfire season with concerns conditions could be as dangerous as those that led to the Black Saturday blazes.

An overhaul of Australia's environment laws aims to get crucial projects approved quickly while strengthening protections for precious natural sites.

Much more work is needed if Australia is to meet its climate emissions targets with an independent body saying the pace of reductions needs to double.

New Zealand's ambitious Predator Free 2050 strategy to rid the country of invasive mammals is adding feral cats to its target species list.

The health of an outback river and hot springs tourist drawcard are under threat from a territory's water allocation plan, an environment group says.

Australia has been urged to match its words with its deeds as it prepares to take on a global climate negotiating role.

The government insists it is still trying to hold the 2026 UN climate conference despite reports Turkey will secure hosting rights for the major event.

The boss of one of Australia's biggest banks has excoriated the debate around net zero, saying power bills could be heavily reduced if renewables are harnessed.

Australia's prime minister has signalled he's willing to concede on hosting a key climate summit but is pushing for an outcome that still benefits the Pacific.

Anthony Albanese has torn strips off the coalition's climate and energy policies after an apparent about-face over public funding for coal-powered plants.

Electric vehicle chargers will be rolled out across regional hotspots in a bid to attract more visitors to country towns.