Leading Australian climate sceptics are planning to use profits from Lord Christopher Monckton’s recent speaking tour to found a central anti-climate change organisation.

Poor building construction greatly intensified the devastating effects from the Sumatran earthquake in Indonesia, according to experts.

An oil rig leaking an estimated 400 barrels a day into the sea has raised questions about oil and gas production. Jeanavive Mcgregor reports.

With the closure of famed live music venue, the Hopetoun Hotel, and prospective closure of venue the Annandale Hotel, the future looks grim for the live music scene in Sydney. Joel Werner speaks with venue owners and local musicians about the importance of small venues.

The leader of the National party in the Senate, Barnaby Joyce, said his party will not negotiate with the Government on the proposed emissions trading scheme, regardless of any amendments to the bill. Nick Hollins reports.

A joint statement from the Australian and Sri Lankan governments outlining their intentions to reduce people smuggling has met with criticism from academics and human rights activists, Tim Roxburgh reports.

Proposed amendments to the Government’s Emissions Trading Scheme may hit low-income families hardest, while failing to address the problem of big polluters. Shevonne Hunt reports.

The Minister for Ageing has announced a funding boost for dementia research. But how far will this funding go towards making a difference, and will the funding be continued after this year? Joel Werner reports.

Australia’s birds have shrunk by 4% in the past century due to habitat loss and climate change. Vivian Yue reports on the impact of climate changes on Australian bird species.

Each year, thousands of people die from diseases that are caused by smoking and that are entirely preventable. The Preventative Health Taskforce have proposed a new tobacco tax that will see cigarette prices go from 13 to 20 dollars a packet in the next few years. Alice Downey reports.