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Big changes needed to connect cars to the power grid

Big changes needed to connect cars to the power grid

Most Australians want to turn their electric vehicle into a battery on wheels in future but there are still speed bumps to making the technology work.

Australia at the 'bottom of the class' on research

Australia at the 'bottom of the class' on research

Australia at the 'bottom of the class' on research

Australia at the 'bottom of the class' on research

Australian businesses and governments are investing too little in vital research projects, a discussion paper has revealed.

AGL slams nuclear option, doubles down on big batteries

AGL slams nuclear option, doubles down on big batteries

AGL slams nuclear option, doubles down on big batteries

AGL slams nuclear option, doubles down on big batteries

Australia's biggest emitter AGL Energy will build "a whole range of assets", but not nuclear reactors, to support the closure of 50-year-old coal power plants.

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The cost of broadband is rising, but so is its speed

The cost of broadband is rising, but so is its speed

Australians are paying more to access the internet but thousands more households are getting access to faster download speeds.

Doctors fear health fallout from nuclear energy plans

Doctors fear health fallout from nuclear energy plans

Doctors have warned of health harms for frontline energy workers, local children and the wider community from the coalition's nuclear power plan.

Small cars show a big thirst for petrol in road tests

Small cars show a big thirst for petrol in road tests

Three popular small cars, including a hybrid model, are among the latest vehicles found using more fuel than expected in Australian road tests.

Workers fear use of AI in hiring and firing decisions

Workers fear use of AI in hiring and firing decisions

Artificial intelligence technology is already being used to monitor Aussie workers even though laws governing its use are not yet in place.

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Tesla slump and falling prices set to change EV market

Tesla slump and falling prices set to change EV market

Tesla slump and falling prices set to change EV market

Tesla slump and falling prices set to change EV market

Lower prices, more competition, and a market leader's fall in popularity could prove a tipping point for sales of electric vehicles in Australia.

Hive mind: vital survey to map the buzz on deadly mite

Hive mind: vital survey to map the buzz on deadly mite

Hive mind: vital survey to map the buzz on deadly mite

Hive mind: vital survey to map the buzz on deadly mite

A national survey will map the impact of a deadly mite to safeguard Australia's honey bee population and the many growers that rely on pollination.

Call to end 'tech bro' era to bolster national security

Call to end 'tech bro' era to bolster national security

Call to end 'tech bro' era to bolster national security

Call to end 'tech bro' era to bolster national security

The gender gap in the cyber industry has been called out as a "security risk" that leaves many women and girls more vulnerable in a diverse threat environment.

How electric cars could drive down Aussie power bills

How electric cars could drive down Aussie power bills

How electric cars could drive down Aussie power bills

How electric cars could drive down Aussie power bills

It's been sold as the technology that could turn your electric car into a money spinner but experts say vehicle-to-grid could be much more than a side hustle.

Kerbside charging boost to curb electric car concerns

Kerbside charging boost to curb electric car concerns

Kerbside charging boost to curb electric car concerns

Kerbside charging boost to curb electric car concerns

Hundreds of electric vehicle chargers will be installed on power poles across three states in a bid to remove concerns about swapping to next-gen transport.

Australia tops index as virtual power plants take shape

Australia tops index as virtual power plants take shape

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.

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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.

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

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

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.

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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.

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

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'

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

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

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

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

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