Earthed: Australian climate change, nature and sustainability news

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  Celebrating Landcare Week, Benefits of Environmental Flows and ACT Consulting on Phasing out Fossil Gas 10.08.2026 18mnt

  This week we celebrate National Landcare week – and the community benefits of being involved while also highlighting some of the pressure groups are under. Also, more concerning updates on bird flu, but there are other things we can and should be doing now to protect Australia's wildlife. Plus, ACT consults on how to manage the shift away from fossil fuels in a recent consultation paper. And we also look at what's actually involved in releasing environmental flows into our river systems – with the example of the Lower Lachlan River in NSW. Follow Earthed if you like this episode and want a quick, weekly round-up of climate of climate, nature and sustainability news from around Australia. Earthed is hosted by climate and sustainability communications consultant Murray Griffin and sustainability consultant Franziska Curran, and the Earthed team also includes Chris Dansie and Sophie Sideris. Links we mention in this episode - Peter Garrett talking about Landcare: https://www.facebook.com/reel/2478192176018497  Landcare survey results: https://landcareaustralia.org.au/media-release/new-survey-reveals-australians-are-finding-purpose-through-landcare-but-local-groups-are-under-pressure/  The head of the Invasive Species Council, Jack Gough, on risk from bird flu: https://invasives.org.au/media-releases/shocking-government-list-reveals-1-in-5-australian-birds-and-mammals-face-high-to-extreme-bird-flu-risk/ Paul Cavanagh on the benefits of hosting wind farms: https://www.theland.com.au/video/agricultural-news/xatktly/how-wind-turbines-saved-this-farmers-country/ Sundown solar farm's recent approval by the NSW Independent Planning Commission: https://www.ipcn.nsw.gov.au/news/sundown-solar-farm-approved-subject-conditions https://sundownsolarfarm.com.au https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/major-projects/projects/sundown-solar-farm The ACT government consultation paper on how to phase out fossil gas use by 2045 https://www.cmtedd.act.gov.au/open_government/inform/act_government_media_releases/suzanne-orr-mla-media-releases/2026/consultation-begins-to-support-electrification Environmental flows and the example of the Lower Lachlan River in NSW where Winter environmental watering is underway! https://www.dcceew.gov.au/cewh/resources-media/news/lachlan-environmental-flow-targets-key-floodplains Clean Energy Finance Corporation data showing energy efficiency loans have helped Australian households slash energy bills by up to 80 per cent. https://www.cefc.com.au/media/media-release/two-years-on-heuf-households-are-saving-up-to-80-on-energy-bills/ Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) advice on data centres including the need to match their energy consumption with renewables: https://www.aemc.gov.au/news-centre/media-releases/data-centres-bring-clean-firm-energy-be-flexible-and-pay-their-way-aemc-advises-ministers
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  Farmers who like wind farms; And why Western Australia's bees are on the move 04.08.2026 53mnt

  It's true - lots of farmers want to host wind and solar farms. Also in this episode, why 7,500 Western Australian beehives are on their way to South Australia. Plus, get ready for the 'threatened species bake-off'! Also: there's more money to fight invasive species; and it's time for a rethink on how we manage marine parks. And meet Terry the Seal - has he been 'on the tinnies'? Follow Earthed if you like this episode and want a quick, weekly round-up of climate of climate, nature and sustainability news from around Australia. Earthed is hosted by climate and sustainability communications consultant Murray Griffin and sustainability consultant Franziska Curran, and the Earthed team also includes Chris Dansie and Sophie Sideris. Links we mention in this episode - About the MangroveWatch citizen science program:  https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jockrmackenzie_eurekaprizes-eurekaprizes2026-innovationincitizenscience-ugcPost-7488143616289177600-uovN/ Why the Hunter transmission line is a major clean energy project:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avCethCFLdA  The Golden-Shouldered Parrot cake! https://www.instagram.com/p/DOI0-XyDbcS/?img_index=1 Threatened species bake-off details: https://www.dcceew.gov.au/about/news/2026-threatened-species-bake-off-coming-soon  How companies have responded to a proposed ban on dangerous rat poisons:  https://birdlife.org.au/news/bird-killing-poisons-to-be-pulled-from-australian-shelves/ What Fortescue is doing to move away from diesel at its Elinawa mine:  https://www.linkedin.com/posts/fortescue_another-seven-reasons-diesels-days-are-numbered-ugcPost-7488169860229701632-Vzzy?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAALIZVUBZanZq8zw5_e9hl8sFR87pYlCb6I Australia's first nature repair project: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/introducing-the-first-registered-project-ugcPost-7488453519377809409-rls-/  An amazing contaminated site clean-up: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/one-of-the-most-contaminated-sites-in-ugcPost-7487735998194302976-ygCs/  Greening Australia - fighting climate change by planting trees:  https://www.facebook.com/reel/1007645115216753 The Greater Glider recovery plan: https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/national-recovery-plan-greater-gliders.pdf The West Vic Brolga article on farmers who host or want to host wind and solar farms: https://www.westvicbrolga.com.au/p/farmers-hosting-wind-turbines-take-their-case-to-parliament  The deceptive nature of the Queen of Sheba orchid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxaKXI5reAc&t=13s Terry the Seal!:  https://www.facebook.com/reel/2210202526431738 The subnivium: https://www.tern.org.au/news/science-in-the-snow-the-benefits-and-challenges-of-collecting-data-in-australias-toughest-winter-conditions/ 
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  Goodbye 'carbon neutral'; Conserving a huge groundwater resource 27.07.2026 40mnt

  A long-running groundwater conservation project has clocked up some big wins. And conservation organisation Bush Heritage has acquired an extraordinary new property.  Plus, the government is disbanding its 'Climate Active' program (possibly keeping one small part of it).  In other news: Major wind and solar farms are advancing. A new report says Australian governments spend four times as much supporting fossil fuels, compared to renewables. A new initiative aims to expand koala habitat and earn carbon credits. Here's the links and clips we mention: Info about the Wanarra acquisition: https://www.bushheritage.org.au/places/wanarra  The text of the Global Initiative for Information Integrity on Climate Change https://www.unesco.org/en/information-integrity-climate-change/cop30declaration?hub=780  Climate Action Against Disinformation: https://caad.info  Great Artesian Bore Rehabilitation Program: https://www.facebook.com/reel/2040235616854143  Link to the Boiling Cold news service: https://www.boilingcold.com.au/triangle-energy-fails-due-to-200m-oil-field-clean-up-bill-off-wa/ The ACF clip about the Woodside Federal Court case: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1998083880817002  WWF's Nature as the Foundation for Net Zero report https://assets.wwf.org.au/image/upload/f_pdf/Ricardo_Story_Advisory_WWF-Australia_report_Nature_as_a_Foundation_to_NZ_Economy_21042026_final  WWF's fossil fuels report https://wwf.org.au/news/2026/fossil-fuels-receive-four-times-more-government-support-than-renewables-new-report/
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  A possum-eating bird, tiny frogs, and a giant wind farm 21.07.2026 35mnt

  A new vaccine will better protect koalas against a deadly disease, a tree-planting project near Mission Beach will help local cassowaries, and a proposed massive new wind farm in central Queensland - capable of powering half a million homes - has reached an important milestone. Plus we talk about what to do with old coal mines, and look at what an environmental organisation is doing to protect tiny thumbnail-sized frogs that are found only in one Queensland cloud forest.  Also in this episode, a new report again confirms solar and onshore wind are the cheapest options to supply Australia with power. And we go for a quick surf with WA Premier Roger Cook and Transport Minister Rita Safioti! Links in this episode: Check out some amazing nature audio, including a clip from Mt Lewis National Park, at Wild Ambience - http://www.wildambience.com/. Do you want to see a cassowary eating a dead possum? And lots of other fabulous cassowary images? Of course you do! Check out the Mission Beach Cassowaries Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/groups/missionbeachcassowaries/. We talk in this episode about a WA report that attempts to value the state's conservation estate. You can find the report here - https://www.dbca.wa.gov.au/management/parks/social-research.  And here's a short reel about the new koala vaccine program, featuring koala 'Bamse' (it's Norwegian for teddy bear) - https://www.instagram.com/reels/Da3oNDAzwYU/. 
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  Why Google and Victoria's State Electricity Commission love this big battery 13.07.2026 35mnt

  It doesn't look like a typical grid battery and it operates on CO2 - and one is going to be built in Victoria's Latrobe Valley. Also in this episode, why politicians last week went to the opening of a refurbished tank, how a new University of Tasmania seagrass nursery will give the endangered red handfish a helping hand, and why you will soon be able to get your groceries delivered in an electric truck.  Plus, two new wind farms advance towards environmental approval, and two programs that breed threatened native animals and release them into the wild reach new milestones. And how is Queensland doing in its efforts to improve water quality in the Great Barrier Reef, and how well is Victoria doing in cutting waste? Links mentioned in this episode: Release the bettongs!: https://www.facebook.com/reel/843597411885754 The Preston electric bus depot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gW_vUb5d6I0 A great new episode of the Surfers for Climate 'Politics in the Pit' pod featuring Chris Bowen - check it out!: Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/politics-in-the-pit-with-chris-bowen/id1596869888?i=1000775598470 and  How well is NSW's nature credits market working? https://www.ipart.nsw.gov.au/documents/media-release/media-release-nsw-biodiversity-credits-market-findings-and-recommendations-7-july-2026  Report on water quality in the Great Barrier Reef: https://www.marineconservation.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/AMCS_water-pollution-report2.pdf Report on waste levels in Victoria: https://www.epa.vic.gov.au/circular-economy-market-report Earthed is a quick, weekly round-up of climate of climate, nature and sustainability news from across Australia, for people who care about conservation, climate action, sustainability, and cutting waste and pollution. It's hosted by climate and sustainability communications consultant Murray Griffin and sustainability consultant Franziska Curran. If you enjoy this episode please follow the show, rate it, and share it with a friend or your network! And check out our website at earthed.au.
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  Green hydrogen win, compost to die for, stopping pest species 07.07.2026 43mnt

  Also, we don't mean to pry, but how comfortable is your home? Plus, if you live in the city you might still be living near threatened native species. And big supermarkets in NSW now have to do more to stop food waste. Plus, Australia's Great Barrier Reef is apparently under threat but not in danger, according to a UN committee. In other news, we're big fans of the Climate Change Authority, and it's just put out an excellent new discussion paper on Australia's progress to net zero (which talks about Franziska's favourite topic!). Also, do you want a climate change grant for your sporting club? Links mentioned in this episode: About the new Home Energy Rating scheme: https://www.homeenergyrating.gov.au/households/existing-homes Why do Australians leave energy rating stickers on their appliances?: https://www.instagram.com/reels/DaG0hrASNNj/ Orica's new hydrogen project: https://www.orica.com/about-us/locations/global-major-sites/kooragang-island/hunter-valley-hydrogen-project The Great Barrier Reef and coral bleaching: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVMxhhIqCAE&t=274s The UN committee decision on the Great Barrier Reef: https://whc.unesco.org/document/226496 Murray River floodplain restoration: https://caportal.com.au/vmfrp/projects/projects-legacy/eastern-project-videos?hview=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.caapp.com.au%2Fembed%2F7WLtv4mns42p%3Fautoplay%3Dtrue Game On climate grants: https://www.dcceew.gov.au/energy/programs/sports-clubs-energy-climate-upgrades  Earthed is a quick, weekly round-up of climate of climate, nature and sustainability news from across Australia, for people who care about conservation, climate action, sustainability, and cutting waste and pollution. It's hosted by climate and sustainability communications consultant Murray Griffin and sustainability consultant Franziska Curran. If you enjoy this episode please follow the show, rate it, and share it with a friend or your network! And check out our website at earthed.au.
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  Politicians pressured on waste plastic, NSW to use carbon credits to protect koalas 30.06.2026 30mnt

  Also: Ten Australians head to the UN over climate change harm; Releasing cockatoos back into the wild; More big batteries on the way; A disappointing clean energy parting of the ways in NSW. Plus a spooky coincidence involving Cate Blanchett! If you enjoy the show, follow us and rate us - thanks for all your support! Notes for this show include: The best black cockatoo bird release Instagram clip you'll ever see: https://www.instagram.com/p/DaJSOm_yD-k/  The Australian Seed Bank Partnership: https://www.seedpartnership.org.au  Information about the Hard Truths coal and gas exports case brought by 10 Australians: https://earthjustice.org/hardtruthscase/  The koala feed trees field guide: https://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/news/koala-habitat-tree-field-guide-mid-north-coast-communities  The Net Zero Commission heat stress report: https://www.netzerocommission.nsw.gov.au/publications/heat-stress-spotlight-report  The Integrated System Report on Australia's energy grid: https://youtu.be/G9h88qyeCGg?si=fQ8PDCpF6lHIMknR  Earthed is a quick, weekly round-up of climate of climate, nature and sustainability news from across Australia, for people who care about conservation, climate action, sustainability, and cutting waste and pollution. It's hosted by climate and sustainability communications consultant Murray Griffin and sustainability consultant Franziska Curran. If you enjoy this episode please follow the show, rate it, and share it with a friend or your network! And check out our website at earthed.au.
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  Solid progress on CO2, and preparing for H5 bird flu 23.06.2026 36mnt

  In this episode, we discuss H5 bird flu and how governments are preparing. You'll also hear about new technology invented in Australia that turns climate-polluting CO2 into valuable solids, as well as a new NSW government program that will subsidise household energy efficiency upgrades. Plus we talk about endangered spiny crayfish, restoring shellfish reefs, and a rare tortoise! Plus  And we look at the progress being made in protecting the rivers, wetlands and floodplains of Australia's vast Murray-Darling Basin.  We'll also talk about a warning from the wind and solar industry about a potential policy change in Victoria - proposed by the state Opposition if it wins the November state election - that could slow Victoria's shift from polluting coal energy to clean energy, and prevent billions of dollars flowing to regional communities.  You can find out more about bird flu here. And for details about the NSW energy program check out this site.  Earthed is a quick, weekly round-up of climate of climate, nature and sustainability news from across Australia, for people who care about conservation, climate action, sustainability, and cutting waste and pollution. It's hosted by climate and sustainability communications consultant Murray Griffin and sustainability consultant Franziska Curran. If you enjoy this episode please follow the show, rate it, and share it with a friend or your network! And check out our newsletter at earthed.au.
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  Onshoring seaweed production; Improved monitoring for PFAS 16.06.2026 27mnt

  In this episode we talk about why cows are going to love red seaweed - and why it's good for the climate if they eat some. We also chat about the shocking conclusions of a new NSW report that examined what climate change is already costing us (spoiler alert - it's a lot). And we talk about feral pigs! Specifically, a fantastic project on Kangaroo Island to get rid of them. There's a lot of talk about electric cars, but what about electric tractors? A group Farmers for Climate Action (which does some great work) has released a new report that looks at the money farmers could save by switching away from diesel. In other news, NSW is about to make it mandatory for 140 landfills and 260 sewage treatment plants to test for PFAS - a group of chemicals of significant of concern. And we take a look at what some recent climate and environment heavyweights said in their latest speeches - including Australia's Environment Minister Murray Watt talking about ocean sustainability. Plus we chat about a new version of the international standard that many companies rely on to put them on a path to net-zero emissions. More than 11,000 companies around the world use this standard, so these changes a big deal. Also in this episode you'll hear about efforts to build a steel recycling mill in Western Australia, and we chat about progress in building new wind and solar farms. ** If you enjoy this episode, please follow the podcast, and give us a star or thumbs up!* You can find out more about what we talk about in our newsletter - head to Earthed.au.
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  The illegal hissing cockroaches episode! 09.06.2026 31mnt

  Plus we've got a genuine latté-sippers story - NSW's two major parties disagree on 'keep-cup' provisions in a proposed new law on plastic waste. The Opposition is calling it a café-killer Bill, even though the provisions won't affect small businesses. But there seems little or no disagreement over an innovative, more substantive aspect of the Bill. In this episode, we also chat about an important new report on phasing down the use of fossil gas in Australia, and a controversial proposed Queensland law that that will allow big projects to bypass some standard statutory processes, so they can get established faster.  If you enjoy this episode please follow the show! Earthed is a quick, weekly round-up of climate of climate, nature and sustainability news from across Australia, for people who care about conservation, climate action, sustainability, and cutting waste and pollution. It's hosted by climate and sustainability communications consultant Murray Griffin and sustainability consultant Franziska Curran. 
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  Bonus episode! A quick Canberra update (climate + environment news from the Senate) 05.06.2026 23mnt

  A few times every year, senators get to quiz federal officials about all government policies and programs, through what's called Senate Estimates.  And senators relish it, because it's there chance to do a bit of digging about government programs, including climate and environment programs, to see if they can find out things that haven't been made public. The latest Senate Estimates hearings took place in Canberra last week. And in this bonus episode we've picked out the best bits. The moments of drama and pressure, the moments of comedy, and some of the amazing statistics that emerge through the questioning process.  The Earthed podcast is a quick, weekly round-up of climate of climate, nature and sustainability news from across Australia, for people who care about conservation, climate action, sustainability, and cutting waste and pollution. It's hosted by climate and sustainability communications consultant Murray Griffin and sustainability consultant Franziska Curran. If you enjoy this episode please follow the show, rate it, and share it with a friend or your network!
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  Your weekly climate and sustainability news fix 02.06.2026 30mnt

  There's some big news from Tasmania's Little Dog Island! And there's an expansion on the way for a NSW scheme that was designed to support green hydrogen - now it's also going to support another green gas. Also, there's great news on the clean energy front - especially on the deployment of big and small batteries. And we (belatedly) celebrate World Fish Migration Day! In this episode we also talk about Woolworths once again collecting soft plastics for recycling. And we look at some groundbreaking new Australian research studies - one on managing land to store carbon without harming farm production, another that examines the impacts that large Australian companies have on nature, and a third that looks at what we could do to help small businesses switch from gas to electricity. You can find links to the stories we cover in the Earthed newsletter. And stay tuned for our bonus episode - out in a few days - it's got the best bits of last week's Senate Estimates hearings - where politicians quiz environment officials about key policies and programs. Earthed is a quick, weekly round-up of climate of climate, nature and sustainability news from across Australia, for people who care about conservation, climate action, sustainability, and cutting waste and pollution. It's hosted by climate and sustainability communications consultant Murray Griffin and sustainability consultant Franziska Curran.  If you enjoy this episode please follow the show, rate it, and share it with a friend or your network!
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  Your weekly climate + sustainability news fix 26.05.2026 35mnt

  Giving cattle a seaweed-derived 'garnish' to go with their grass can stop them burping so much - which really reduces the amount of methane that goes into the air. And that's a good thing, because methane is a potent climate polluting gas.  In this episode we talk about Australian government plans to better regulate the use of methane inhibitors, such as seaweed, so everyone is confident they will be used effectively and safely. We also chat about why we love Iberdrola's FAQ for its proposed Mullion Creek wind farm. (You can find the FAQ here). And we chat about some other exciting wind and solar farm announcements that will lead to a huge amount of new clean energy, as well as big financial benefits for the communities that host the projects.  We cover Queensland's plans to reform a key program that is designed to protect threatened species, but isn't working properly. And we get excited about the important things some NSW landowners are doing to protect native plants and animals. Plus, we've got some audio from a clip about a 'cool temperature' burn led by Traditional Owners on the NSW North Coast to help restore koala habitat. (Check out the video clip here). And there's plenty more! Earthed is a quick, weekly round-up of climate of climate, nature and sustainability news from across Australia, for people who care about conservation, climate action, sustainability, and cutting waste and pollution. It's hosted by climate and sustainability communications consultant Murray Griffin and sustainability consultant Franziska Curran. And it's supported by a free weekly newsletter that covers a whole lot more environmental news from around Australia. If you enjoy this episode please rate it, and share it with a friend or your network!
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  Your weekly climate + sustainability news fix 19.05.2026 28mnt

  In this episode we talk about why environment groups are warning that the federal Budget allocated too little money to nature protection.  Also in this episode, we look at some of the exciting new clean energy projects that are being approved around Australia. And we talk about Opposition leader Angus Taylor's depressing, pro-coal speech that attacked net zero. Plus, we chat about a Queensland government move that allows fruit growers to continue shooting flying foxes, even though a ban was due to come into force on July 1. We also look at some clean energy legislation that's before the NSW parliament, and we chat about a new strategy that's designed to improve water quality in the Great Barrier Reef. Earthed is a quick, weekly round-up of climate of climate, nature and sustainability news from across Australia, for people who care about conservation, climate action, sustainability, and cutting waste and pollution. It's hosted by climate and sustainability communications consultant Murray Griffin and sustainability consultant Franziska Curran. And it's supported by a free weekly newsletter you can find at https://www.earthed.au. If you enjoy this episode please rate it, and share it with a friend or your network!
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  Your weekly climate + sustainability news fix 12.05.2026 25mnt

  A Green Sheep program is on the way! Plus, hear from Australia's youth ambassador to this year's climate change talks - she and her partner run a grazing and cropping farm in Queensland. Also, in this episode, we talk about plans in NSW and Western Australia to make it easier to approve and build new wind and solar farms. But in Victoria, the Coalition wants to take the state in the opposite direction. If it wins November's state election it will pause efforts to build new transmission lines to connect wind and solar farms.  There's also a lot going on to make Australia's environment law - the EPBC Act - more effective. And the Australian government is making changes to the Australian carbon credit scheme. Plus we talk about geothermal energy, and a NSW biodiversity protection scheme.  Earthed is a quick, weekly round-up of climate of climate, nature and sustainability news from across Australia, for people who care about conservation, climate action, sustainability, and cutting waste and pollution.  It's hosted by climate and sustainability communications consultant Murray Griffin and sustainability consultant Franziska Curran. And it's supported by a free weekly newsletter you can find at https://www.earthed.au. If you enjoy this episode please rate it, and share it with a friend or your network!
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  Your weekly climate + sustainability news fix 05.05.2026 29mnt

  Australia's fifth biggest employer isn't a company, it's a natural wonder, and now it's got better legal protection. Also, a Queensland region will gain community benefits worth $840,000 a year from a clean energy project. And WA clean energy projects newly backed by the federal government have pledged community benefits totalling just shy of $2 billion - a staggering amount. Earthed is a quick, weekly round-up of climate of climate, nature and sustainability news from across Australia, for people who care about conservation, climate action, sustainability, and cutting waste and pollution. It also covers Australia's involvement in this year's COP31 global climate talks. It's hosted by climate and sustainability communications consultant Murray Griffin and sustainability consultant Franziska Curran. And it's supported by a free weekly newsletter you can find at https://www.earthed.au. If you enjoy this episode please rate it, and share it with a friend or your network!
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  Earthed - news and chat about things that matter 29.04.2026 1mnt

  Are you looking for a quick, weekly round-up of climate, nature and sustainability news from around Australia? Check out Earthed! Hosted by Franziska Curran and Murray Griffin. 
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  Your weekly climate and sustainability news fix 28.04.2026 23mnt

  What's the connection between old mattresses and new pavers? And what's the link between a Tasmanian plant that was once thought extinct and the beating of a native bee's wings? Oh, and what $5 billion funding stream opened for business last week? Also in this week's episode we talk about measuring what the Australian environment does for us, and we chat about a new NSW report on the impacts of extreme heat on human health.  Earthed is a quick, weekly round-up of climate of climate, nature and sustainability news from across Australia, for people who care about conservation, climate action, sustainability, and cutting waste and pollution. It also covers Australia's involvement in this year's COP31 global climate talks. It's hosted by climate and sustainability comms consultant Murray Griffin and sustainability consultant Franziska Curran. And it's supported by a free weekly newsletter you can find at https://www.earthed.au. If you enjoy this episode please rate it, and share it with a friend or your network!
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  Your weekly fix of climate, nature and sustainability news 21.04.2026 25mnt

  Nobody utters the phrase 'so much data to download!' with quite as much enthusiasm as Earthed co-host Franziska Curran! In this episode, find out which Australian state Commission with no remit to consider climate and environment matters is about to investigate federal environmental reforms. And find out what else the people of Melbourne are rightly proud of, apart from their coffee. Plus, how much ethanol-blend fuel do you think is sold in NSW? Other highlights in this episode: A complaint to ASIC about APA Group ** NSW's innovative new conservation co-investment program ** A Victorian water sector net-zero transition plan ** A massive $1.9 billion clean energy deal ** Managing battery waste ** And more! Earthed is a quick, weekly round-up of climate of climate, nature and sustainability news from across Australia, for people who care about conservation, climate action, sustainability, and cutting waste and pollution. It also covers Australia's involvement in this year's COP31 global climate talks. Hosted by climate and sustainability comms consultant Murray Griffin and sustainability consultant Franziska Curran. Supported by a free weekly newsletter you can find at https://www.earthed.au.
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  Your weekly climate + sustainability news fix 14.04.2026 25mnt

  A quick, weekly round-up of climate of climate, nature and sustainability news from across Australia, for people who care about conservation, climate action, sustainability, and cutting waste and pollution. Also covers Australia's involvement in this year's COP31 global climate talks. Hosted by climate and sustainability comms consultant Murray Griffin and sustainability consultant Franziska Curran. Supported by a free weekly newsletter you can find at https://www.earthed.au. Highlights in this episode: Coal miner benefits from Stanwell contract changes ** The parrot and the gold mine ** Tyred and wasted ** Renewables - NSW farmer feedback ** Call for biofuels mandate ** Helping ex-timber workers ** Pollution data ** Koala DNA ** And more!