Dead fish and an apparent oil slick captured on video off the coast of Timor may have been caused by the Montara, Greens say.
The Rudd government has questioned whether there's any point to negotiating on ETSwhen the coalition remains unmoved.
Environment groups have cautiously welcomed a proposal to build gas-fired power stations in Victoria and New South Wales.
Former Queensland Democrat senator Andrew Bartlett will stand for The Greens at the next federal election.
People affected by floods that hit the mid-north coast and Northern Rivers region of NSW will be eligible for disaster relief payments.
Families can again enjoy picnics at Sydney's picturesque Warragamba Dam, which has been reopened to the public.
The Traveston Dam proposal will continue in Federal Court on Monday.
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd will not reveal how the government will end the Oceanic Viking asylum-seeker stand-off but is confident a solution is inevitable.
Drivers will have to pass an English language test, as well as tests to prove their ability to identify local roads and attractions and their ability to calculate fares.
The Australian National University (ANU) is considering making a formal complaint to the Fijian government over its treatment of academic Brij Lal.