Poor countries have contributed the least to human-induced climate change but are already being affected more than richer ones.

The companies behind Australia’s biggest consumer brands are calling for regulation of recycling and packaging to ensure consistency between the states and territories, and ensure laggards don’t benefit from cheaper costs.

The great bulk of Australia's largest listed companies are failing to disclose their exposures to climate change.

Revellers heading to Sydney for Saturday's Mardi Gras celebrations no longer face the prospect of wild weather despite wet conditions, according to the Bureau of Meteorology's latest update.

The state forestry body also reported a $29 million loss in its hardwood division for 2023–24, and a productivity report has found the industry is economically unviable.