NSW to ban new coalmines – but will allow existing ones to get even bigger

Minns Labor government criticised over strategy as no new mines have been proposed for several years Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The New South Wales government will continue to green-light coalmine expansions, effectively rejecting a warning from its climate agency that approving new developments would be inconsistent with the state’s legislated emissions targets. Releasing a statement on the coal indust...

By Adam Morton and Penry Buckley

Moa Point report reveals air bubble may have caused massive failure

Air in the pipes at the wastewater plant could be the culprit behind last month's catastrophic failure.

Mindoro fishers’ class suit on 2023 oil spill moves

CALAPAN CITY—A class suit filed by fisherfolk seeking accountability for the 2023 oil spill in the Verde Island Passage (VIP) had moved forward after the Regional Trial Court (RTC) here had reconsidered its earlier order requiring them to pay more than P500,000 in filing fees. An order issued by the Pinamalayan RTC last week allowed

By mmercado

Housing Bureau’s inspection unit alerted renovation consultant before safety checks, Tai Po fire inquiry hears

A Housing Bureau inspection unit disclosed advanced details of safety checks to the consultant in charge of renovation at Wang Fuk Court, weeks before a fatal fire burned down the housing estate, a public inquiry has heard. The independent committee tasked with investigating the deadly Wang Fuk Court fire heard on Thursday that the Housing […]

By Hans Tse