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Fossil fuel companies are running more than 260 programs targeting Australian school students

Fossil fuel companies are running more than 260 programs targeting Australian school students

Newsletter: Under the influence

Newsletter: More pokies please

What’s stopping the government from building and owning energy generators again?

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

"Monoculture" is the new word of the week: What does it actually mean?

The Aussie bank that told a Melbourne pub to install more pokies before considering a $6 million loan

Are data centres slowing down Australia's shift to cheaper energy?

Newsletter: Word of the week

Did anyone ever win big on Paddle Pop's matching sticks competition?

Newsletter: The price is right?

Victoria has capped political donations, but major parties are still getting millions.

Australia has lost 30% of its snow, what does it mean for the 2026 season?

Newsletter: Low snow

Did anyone ever go on a Paddle Pop holiday?

The 15 biggest mining companies get a $2.2 billion rebate from the government for using diesel each year. Should we change that?

Newsletter: Toad invasion?

Coffs Harbour has a cane toad problem nobody wants to talk about

Australia’s new environment cop can’t put anyone behind bars, but it can fine them more than $800 million

Newsletter: New cop on the beat

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