Some may argue Australia must go on a war footing – set a 2035 target of at least 85% and do whatever it takes to meet it. Maybe they’re right. But no democractically elected government could follow this path unless the majority of Australians were convinced.

Australia women registered a brilliant victory against India women in game 13 of the ongoing Women's World Cup 2025. After India posted a target of 331 runs, Australia put in an exceptional performance with the bat,

Australia on Friday said it would achieve its 2030 carbon emissions pledge under the Paris climate agreement without counting carbon credits from overachieving on its previous climate targets, marking a sharp change of policy.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen are due to hand down a 2035 target more ambitious than Australia's Canadian or New Zealand allies, but below the United Kingdom's, which is one of the most ambitious in the world.

Australia has the technologies to meet and exceed its new emissions target. The work now is to ensure they’re deployed at scale.

Captain scores 142 as Australia complete a record run chase of 331 and hand India their second loss of the tournament.

So far, 31 countries have announced their 2035 emissions-reduction targets, but only two have released targets consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees.