After an almost 10-year battle, which has come to symbolise so much about our changing society and climate, Adani's Carmichael mine is going ahead.
After nearly a decade of legal battles, bitter controversy and political backflipping, Gautam Adani finally has his mine. Last week, the federal government granted the final approvals for the huge mining project at Carmichael, in central Queensland’s Galilee Basin.
Those championing the Adani Carmichael mine and similar projects are pushing a new sort of nihilism — asking us to take one more step into our collective graves, with the promise of some small reward along the way.
Government stands firm on tax cuts
Good morning, early birds. The government is remaining defiant on its proposed tax cut package despite demands from the crossbench, and Adani's controversial coal mine heads towards construction. It's the news you need to know, with Rachel Withers.
Labor leadership race narrows
Good morning, early birds. The field has narrowed in the race for Labor leadership as MPs pick sides, and Queensland speeds up plans for the Adani coal mine. It's the news you need to know, with Rachel Withers.
Election campaigning back in full force
Good morning, early birds. Both the Liberals and Labor are set to announce a host of family violence, social service and sporting packages today and Joe Biden has declared his candidacy for 2020. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.
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