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Foreign and Commonwealth Office / Wikimedia (CC BY 2.0)IEA Report: Australian Coalmine Methane Emissions Estimated at Twice Government Figures
Emissions of methane from Australian coalmines reached 1.7 million tonnes in 2025, more than double the government's reported figure of 0.82 million tonnes, according to an International Energy Agency report. The discrepancy highlights underreporting in the coal sector, particula…
michaelwest.com.auAustralian Gas Industry Funds Multimillion-Dollar Campaign Against Proposed Tax
A parliamentary inquiry in Australia heard details of a gas industry advertising campaign opposing a new tax. Shell Australia's country chair testified that her company and others are contributing funds to the effort. Separately, an anti-corruption body found a former New South W…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Australian Advisory Body Proposes Heat-Safe Rentals and Workplace Rules
A state climate policy advisory body in New South Wales has proposed measures for heat-safe rentals and enhanced workplace safety for outdoor workers during high temperatures. Separately, officials informed members of parliament that a gas export tax could lead to lower power cos…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Earthquake Felt in Central-West New South Wales; Australian Leader Visits Brunei for Fuel Discussions
Thousands of residents in central-west New South Wales reported feeling a large earthquake. An Australian leader arrived in Brunei to discuss fuel supplies, which provide 9% of Australia's diesel. Separately, Latitude Financial paid a $3.96 million fine for breaching spam laws ov…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)New South Wales Offers Free Nasal Spray Flu Vaccine to Children Aged Two to Four
New South Wales has introduced free nasal spray flu vaccinations for children aged two to four, following similar programs in Queensland, South Australia, and Western Australia. The initiative aims to address declining vaccination rates among young children, who face higher risks…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Diesel Fuel Theft Increases in New South Wales Amid Rising Prices
A trucking company in Greater Western Sydney reported nearly $10,000 worth of diesel stolen from its trucks over the past month. Mechanics have observed more cases of damaged vehicles from fuel siphoning, and NSW Police noted an uptick in theft reports. The incidents coincide wit…
Queensland Faces Scattered Showers and Strong Winds as Cyclone Maila Intensifies Northward
Most of Queensland is forecast to experience mild weather this week, with scattered showers along the east coast. A marine wind warning covers the area from Cooktown to the New South Wales border. Forecasters are monitoring Cyclone Maila, which is expected to intensify further no…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Bilby Reintroduction Effort in New South Wales Shows Population Growth
A breeding trial at Mallee Cliffs National Park in New South Wales released 50 founder bilbies in 2019, aiming to establish a wild population after a century. Surveys by the Australian Wildlife Conservancy estimate the population has grown to about 1,840 bilbies in a predator-fre…