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Scientists who went on a landmark trip to a World Heritage-listed sub-Antarctic island are awaiting more results after a deadly bird flu strain was discovered.

Australian fruit and vegetable growers are missing out on sales of up to one million tonnes of produce that never makes it to market

Fuel shortages and price rises are providing a "tipping point" for electric vehicles in Australia, with one brand selling out of its local stock.

More close encounters between Australians and snakes could be on the cards as global temperatures climb, with implications for human health and conservation.

Tiny frogs that usually call the rainforest floor home are moving up into man-made concrete dwellings as the perfect tropical retreat, a study has found.

Foreign Minister Penny Wong says Australia is looking at measures to help Pacific nations deal with the fuel supply crisis sparked by the Middle East war.

A three-decade study of superb fairy wrens in a botanic garden has led to predictions the common birds could be extinct within 50 years.

From the Sydney Opera House to the world, the 20th anniversary of Earth Hour comes at a critical time in the global response to climate change.

Greater transparency has been pitched as a salve to an increasingly fraught climate information ecosystem.

Originally designed for mining sites, some autonomous robots are being redeployed to solar farms to perform dirty work that is dangerous to humans.

Joy probably isn't the emotion felt by commuters embarking on a long trip from the suburbs, but a multi-storey car park hopes to bring a little happiness.

Australia's environment has enjoyed another above-average year of rainfall, though climate change has been stressing oceans and vulnerable species.