Much of eastern and central Australia faces an increased risk of bushfires this spring as the country dries out after years of fairly wet conditions. Fire chiefs say much of …

Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek’s vow to prevent extinctions just got harder, with experts warning five Australian species are at immediate risk. Another 41 including the charismatic Mary River Turtle are …

Some portable filters can significantly boost indoor air quality when bushfires break out, a study has found. Those with high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters can improve air quality by 30 to …

Australia’s fashion industry must back a voluntary levy to clean up its act or the government will impose a mandatory one, the environment minister has warned. Tanya Plibersek has detailed …