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Albany Town Hall is a favourite roosting spot for the pigeons.

flock offPremiumFight waging against ‘plague proportions’ of pigeons in city

A growing population of pigeons is wrecking havoc in Albany‘s CBD, with their acidic droppings damaging buildings, costing businesses thousands in clean up fees and posing a health hazard.

Melissa Sheil

South West wildlife rescue group FAWNA’s Suzanne Strapp claims to have been left on the frontline of the bird flu threat without adequate support.

Bird FluPremiumSW wildlife rescue in frontline of bird flu threat

South West wildlife rescue FAWNA claim to have been left on the frontline of the Bird Flu threat without adequate support, as conservation groups across the State call for serious action to protect wildlife.

Craig Duncan

The Coalition is proposing to scrap energy efficiency rules and bring in more migrant builders and fewer baristas as part of its plan to solve Australia’s housing crisis.

Federal PoliticsVideoLib’s call to scrap energy efficiency rules on new homes

The Coalition is proposing to scrap energy efficiency rules and bring in more migrant builders and fewer baristas as part of its plan to solve Australia’s housing crisis. 

Stephen Johnson

The government is being urged to strengthen laws designed to curb emissions from big polluters. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

EnvironmentPremiumBig polluters make small cuts under climate scheme

Australia's biggest polluters have reduced emissions by less than one per cent in two years and an environmental group is calling for reforms.

Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Wangaratta is a major risk of flooding following a three-day deluge across Victoria. Source: Weatherzone.

WEATHERPremiumState rocked by ‘dangerous’ 100mm deluges

A cold front has triggered dozens of flood warnings across one Aussie state – with one town facing serious flooding risk after a nearby river peaked at 12.7m.

Emma Kirk

Vulnerable, captive bird species will be prioritised for vaccination against a deadly flu strain. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)

NewsPremiumWA part of national bird flu vaccine as crisis worsens

The first vaccines for bird flu will be rolled out in coming days and weeks as Australia is warned the spread cannot be stopped.

Nathan Schmidt

Despite positive recent signs, scientists warn the Great Barrier Reef remains under pressure. (PR IMAGE PHOTO)

EnvironmentPremiumCoral returns to Great Barrier Reef but risks remain

The world's largest coral reef system is showing positive signs of recovery but experts warn severe climate challenges lay ahead.

Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

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NewsPremiumMillions in firing line for wild weather

Millions of Australians have been warned to brace for more wild and wet weather, with damaging winds and blizzard conditions forecast.

Rhiannon Lewin

Due to prolonged dry weather, water levels on the Rhine river in Germany have plunged. (EPA PHOTO)

EnvironmentPremiumDrying up: Rhine could be 'split in two' by low water

Parts of the vital Rhine river has fallen to historically low levels, threatening commercial shipping and the wider German economy.

Staff Writers

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos JULY 31, 2026: General vision of seagulls in the CBD. NewsWire / Nikki Short

NewsPremium‘Alarming’: Fresh bird flu blow

The spread of Australia’s deadly bird flu has passed an ominous milestone.

David Hannant, Nathan Schmidt

Citizen scientists are being asked to map the health status of Australia's iconic snow gums. (Tracey Nearmy/AAP PHOTOS)

EnvironmentPremiumCitizen scientists join fight to save beloved snow gums

Hundreds of citizen scientists across Victoria, NSW and the ACT are setting out on foot to map the health of the besieged snow gum.

John KIdman

A 30-year-old Melbourne bushwalker completing a bucket list climb on one of Australia’s most notorious treks fell up to 100m to his death, a coroner has found. Parks Tasmania

NewsPremiumBushwalker killed after 100m fall

A bushwalker suffered catastrophic head injuries when he fell from one of Australia’s most notorious peaks while hiking with his partner.

Emma Kirk

A male dolphin stranded in Bunbury last week.

Heartbreaking sightPremiumStranded dolphins spark fear around growing estuary risks

The heartbreaking sight of a pair of stranded dolphins in a South West estuary has prompted calls from experts around the growing risks of climate change in estuarine ecosystems. 

Craig Duncan

Charges have been dropped against protesters over a blockade of ships from a coal port. (Michael Gorton/AAP PHOTOS)

EnvironmentPremiumPolice drop hundreds of charges over climate blockade

More than 100 climate protesters who successfully blockaded coal ships in a large-scale demonstration have had their charges dropped two years later.

Duncan Murray

The resources sector has been urged to do more to pull its weight in reducing emissions. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

pollutionPremiumAustralia's biggest polluters to face emissions review

Regulations that limit emissions from Australia's biggest polluters will come under scrutiny in a review that could reshape the scheme.

Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Forecast accumulated rain during the seven days ending at 10pm AEST on August 11 2026. Source: Weatherzone.

WEATHERPremiumWintry blast to hit millions of Aussies

A powerful Antarctic cold front is set to unleash hail, snow, damaging winds and heavy rain across multiple Aussie states.

Josephine Quattrocchi

Agriculture and Food Minister Jackie Jarvis confirmed on Thursday the emergency hotline had already received almost 2700 calls, and said further mortalities were expected. 

BIRD FLUPremium‘Mass mortalities’: WA hotline bombarded as bird flu spreads

Agriculture and Food Minister Jackie Jarvis confirmed on Thursday the emergency disease hotline had already received almost 2700 calls, and warned WA to expect ‘mass mortalities of birds’ due to H5 bird flu.

Ben O'Shea

A proposal calling for the City of Joondalup to support a push for oil, coal and gas companies to compensate local governments for climate-related costs has been rejected by council.

Levy pushPremiumPerth council rejects climate compensation levy push

A proposal to support a push for oil, coal and gas companies to compensate local governments for climate-related costs has been rejected by a local government in Perth’s north.

Liam Murphy

The Hon. Chris Bowen MP, Minister for Climate Change and Energy, speaks at the National Press Club.

EnvironmentVideo‘It’s on me’: Bowen won’t shy from energy responsibility

The Federal Energy Minister says he’ll take responsibility if the Government doesn’t reach its 82 per cent renewable energy target by 2030 and refused to answer if the deadline could shift as far back to 2050.

Caitlyn Rintoul

Environmental scientist Ella Maesepp and hydrologist Lance Mudgway talk to the community about the Ausgold mine concerns.

Public concernPremiumEnvironmental concerns on Ausgold mine raised in Katanning

Concerns over the potential environmental impacts of a proposed Ausgold mine at Badgebup were raised at a community meeting in Katanning on Thursday.

Amy Towers

Critically endangered black cockatoos rest in the canopy above Vasse-Yallingup Siding Road.

LOCAL GOVERNMENTPremium200-year-old trees face axe for road safety works

27 trees ranging from 100-260 years old could be cleared along Vasse-Yallingup Siding Road as part of a road safety upgrade.

Madelin Hayes

The Shire of Pingelly has received $142,333 from the State Government to establish a cardboard waste processing facility.

Recycling improvementsPremiumFunding given to local governments to improve recycling

The Shire of Pingelly has received funding from the State Government to improve recycling methods under the recycling modernisation fund. 

Amy Towers

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ENVIRONMENTPremiumSolar plan to save Aussie businesses $175k a year

Energy Minister Chris Bowen has unveiled a plan to “immediately begin lowering” businesses’ power costs by up to $175,000 a year.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

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WEATHERPremiumBack-to-back cold fronts to hit Aus capital

One Aussie state’s lengthy dry spell is finally set to break, with back-to-back cold fronts, heavy rain and thunderstorms forecast over the week.

Josephine Quattrocchi