Climate Change Australia

05/06/2026

Well said, Stuart!

Share via: Facebook X (Twitter) Dear News Of The Area, PORT Macquarie-Hastings Council’s decision to repeal its Climate Change Response Policy is deeply disappointing for many in our community. The motion to remove the policy entirely was led by Councillor Hornshaw, who has publicly rejected human...

28/05/2026

CSIRO is cutting climate science jobs. This is what’s at stake for Australia:

CSIRO has been the custodian of Australia’s climate modelling through decades of shrinking budgets. Sacking scientists will change this.

28/05/2026

BHP once dubbed climate change an ‘existential’ threat. But leaked documents show it has backtracked on decarbonisation at a vast network of mines. Read more from this Guardian report:

Exclusive: BHP once dubbed climate change an ‘existential’ threat. But leaked documents show it has backtracked on decarbonisation at a vast network of mines

28/04/2026

Climate Works Centre research finds the financial sector is entering a new era in which climate risks and opportunities are no longer a longterm consideration, but a near-term core financial risk and strategic priority.

The financial sector is entering a new era in which climate risks and opportunities are no longer a longterm consideration, but a near-term core financial risk and strategic priority.

28/04/2026

26/04/2026

What happens when ‘unprecedented’ becomes the norm? Join CCA for a screening of 'Floodland', a documentary which looks at the record-breaking floods that devastated Lismore in 2022 and their continuing impacts today. The film explores why we build where we build and how our current way of life can be adapted to more frequent flooding events in the future.
'Floodland' will screen at Majestic Cinemas, Port Macquarie, at 6.30pm on Tuesday 19 May, followed by a panel discussion on community resilience to flood disasters.
To get your ticket, use the link in the comments 👇

24/03/2026

New report says climate disinformation is creating a major national security threat, by “actively undermining” efforts to shift to renewables and break Australia’s fossil fuel addiction.

20/03/2026

Hot off the press!! New greenfield coal mines will no longer be allowed under the NSW Government position. 🚨 📰

This is a clear line in the sand: Coal is on the way out.

But much more needs to be done to secure a safer future for NSW. The Government must build on this announcement by banning extensions to existing coal mines, as part of a clear plan to phase out fossil fuel production and exports, and shift to a clean and future-proofed economy.

20/03/2026

The ABC has reported that the Australian government is considering a new tax on gas exports. But we know the gas lobby will push back hard to protect a system that lets them pay almost nothing. So we need a strong show of public support right now, before decisions are locked in. Please sign this GetUp! petition.

Gas corporations are making record-breaking profits, and paying almost nothing in tax. It's time to change that.