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Australia tops index as virtual power plants take shape

Australia tops index as virtual power plants take shape

Australia is poised for virtual power plants that connect households and slash bills but an expert warns nuclear reactors could force users off rooftop solar.

'Golden age of gas': households, manufacturers miss out

'Golden age of gas': households, manufacturers miss out

'Golden age of gas': households, manufacturers miss out

'Golden age of gas': households, manufacturers miss out

Households and manufacturers have been left worse off by the east coast gas bonanza, and exporters face new competition from cheaper sources, a report warns.

Electric vehicle sales brake as car market slows again

Electric vehicle sales brake as car market slows again

Electric vehicle sales brake as car market slows again

Electric vehicle sales brake as car market slows again

Australians bought fewer new cars in January, with electric car sales more than halving despite growing price competition and new limits on vehicle emissions.

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AI angst - workers fear bosses will prioritise profit

AI angst - workers fear bosses will prioritise profit

Australian workers are reluctant to embrace artificial intelligence, with fewer than one in three believing it will have a positive impact.

Electric kickstart: call to fund clean, greener trucks

Electric kickstart: call to fund clean, greener trucks

Small transport companies need to adopt electric fleets to remain competitive, industry experts say, but many will need financial help to get there.

'Fake culture': legal body's charity status under fire

'Fake culture': legal body's charity status under fire

Already vowing to axe taxpayer support, the coalition's latest salvo against an environment litigation body could strip it of charity status to choke off funds.

Jobs on a string in major energy grid expansion project

Jobs on a string in major energy grid expansion project

A transmission project in one of the most rugged parts of the world is a "litmus test" for whether a state government can stop jobs going offshore, an MP says.

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The $239b Aussie industry smashing investment records

The $239b Aussie industry smashing investment records

The $239b Aussie industry smashing investment records

The $239b Aussie industry smashing investment records

Australia's exchange-traded funds industry continues to break records and its value is tipped to rise to perhaps as much as $800 billion by 2030.

Dump fuel fees and tax all cars, motoring groups urge

Dump fuel fees and tax all cars, motoring groups urge

Dump fuel fees and tax all cars, motoring groups urge

Dump fuel fees and tax all cars, motoring groups urge

The government should overhaul vehicle taxes in its upcoming budget, according to early submissions that say electric, hybrid and petrol drivers should pay.

Funding agencies to weigh climate risk after case 'win'

Funding agencies to weigh climate risk after case 'win'

Funding agencies to weigh climate risk after case 'win'

Funding agencies to weigh climate risk after case 'win'

Fossil fuel development may find it harder to get taxpayer funds in Australia after a "benchmark" case that opens the books on environmental harm, lawyers say.

Cheap loans to keep emission-busting farmers profitable

Cheap loans to keep emission-busting farmers profitable

Cheap loans to keep emission-busting farmers profitable

Cheap loans to keep emission-busting farmers profitable

From electric utes to cow feed that stops them burping as much methane, Australia's green bank is backing cheap loans to farmers and other equipment buyers.

Record renewables share in grid as power demand climbs

Record renewables share in grid as power demand climbs

Record renewables share in grid as power demand climbs

Record renewables share in grid as power demand climbs

Emissions fell to record lows in the three months to December as renewables notched a record share and coal's contribution dipped below half for the first time.

Aussie university joins $230m future materials project

Aussie university joins $230m future materials project

Aussie university joins $230m future materials project

Aussie university joins $230m future materials project

Sourcing and processing materials needed to transition to renewable energy is the focus of an international research project, with Australians at its heart.

AI pioneers look to douse bushfires before they happen

AI pioneers look to douse bushfires before they happen

AI pioneers look to douse bushfires before they happen

AI pioneers look to douse bushfires before they happen

Machine-learning technology could become the next weapon against bushfires with researchers developing a prototype delivering more accurate predictions.

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DeepSeek surge could lead to Australian AI boom: expert

The lowering of the cost of artificial intelligence, as demonstrated by DeepSeek, could see Australia play more of a role in the industry, an expert says.

Curtain call: basic energy upgrades may save households

Hanging heavy curtains and swapping gas for electric hot water could save Australians a motza and solar systems could cut household energy bills even further.

Solar boost could mean good news for renters, regions

Environmental and community groups have welcomed a directive to boost funding for renewable energy projects in each state and territory.

Ten-year national road safety plan 'wildly off-track'

Increases in Australia's road toll over the past four years have been at a level not recorded since 1966, before the introduction of seatbelts.

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Special agents: why AI promises to take over from apps

The next generation of artificial intelligence is coming to smartphones and experts say it could impact how you use your device for years to come.

Aussie-made tax breaks urged to combat forced labour

Tax breaks for local producers could become law if the coalition upholds its opposition to forced labour in global supply chains, an anti-slavery expert says.

Diet time: why a watch may tell if you’re eating greens

Health sensors could track even more vital signs from your skin in future, including your blood sugar levels and vegetable intake.

Why more AI agents are coming for your pocket in 2025

The world’s biggest smartphone maker is doubling down on its investment in artificial intelligence features, paving the way for fierce competition.

Trump won't curb Australia's climate crusade: Albanese

Donald Trump's abandonment of the US's climate goals won't deter Australian investment in clean energy, with the sector promising tens of thousands of new jobs.

Tax breaks for clean aluminium to foil carbon emissions

Australia's aluminium industry is set to share in billions of dollars of tax credits to help emissions-intensive smelters convert to cleaner sources of energy.

Ways for consumers to put the 'sun tax' in the shade

Experts share their tips on how households can avoid the network "sun tax" and get more bang for their solar buck as once-generous tariffs come to an end.

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