Resources minister faces calls to correct her claim all Beetaloo emissions will be offset 15. October 2026 (16:00) Madeleine King told press club emissions from NT fossil fuel basin ‘are accounted for and offset’ but research found 95% of emissions this decade would not have to be offsetSign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter hereThe resources minister, Madeleine King, is facing calls to correct her claim in a major speech that all greenhouse gas emissions from developing a massive fossil fuel basin in the Northern Territory will be offset to limit their impact on the climate.Speaking at the National Press Club in Canberra on Wednesday, King defended her support for the development of the Beetaloo gas basin south of Darwin after being asked if she was comfortable with the impact that the emissions from the gas would have on Australians. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Queensland’s LNP has tread softly in government. It’s now baring its teeth over the power to break up workers’ strikes 15. October 2026 (16:00) The controversial legislation may end up placing large sections of its suburban support – critical to the party’s lead in the polls – on the bonfireGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFor almost two years, the Liberal National party’s strategy for government in Queensland has been to stay well clear of issues that risk burning through political capital.On Wednesday, one of the most tentative conservative governments in recent history announced plans for sweeping and controversial changes to workplace laws. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Palestine book by Alana Hadid and Jenan Matari pulled from Random House before release 15. October 2026 (16:00) Authors withdraw book planned for young readers after disputes with editors over characterizations of 7 OctoberA book on Palestine for young readers was pulled at Penguin Random House just before its scheduled release, following editorial disputes between the publisher and the book’s Palestinian American authors over their account of Palestinian history.In November 2024, Random House Children’s Books, a division of Penguin Random House, signed the book deal with Alana Hadid, a philanthropist, activist and older sister of models Bella and Gigi, and Jenan Matari, an author and communications strategist. The book was promoted for release in September this year. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Bring a bottle: Viennese dog owners told to rinse pets’ urine from trees 15. October 2026 (15:50) Official guidance says ammonia in animal urine should be watered down to stop it corroding barkA neighbourhood in Vienna has introduced guidelines for dog walking, including the use of bottled tap water to rinse away urine and protect vulnerable trees.Neubau, an up-and-coming, densely populated district dotted with cafes and galleries, rolled out the Schönes Gassi (nice dog walk) campaign this week. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
US lawmakers unveil bill to hold Wall Street’s ‘Epstein-connected’ bosses to account 15. October 2026 (15:30) Move comes as Senator Elizabeth Warren condemns Barclays response to questions over ex-boss’s ties to sex offenderUS lawmakers have unveiled a new bill to hold Wall Street’s “Epstein-connected” bosses to account for helping finance the late sex offender’s crimes.It came as top Democratic senator Elizabeth Warren condemned the UK bank Barclays for “dodging responsibility” over its failure to vet former boss Jes Staley and his ties to the once well-connected billionaire. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
