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Voters want a ban on AI election ads to stop deepfakes

Voters want a ban on AI election ads to stop deepfakes

Most Australians worry artificial intelligence technology will be used to mislead voters and would like to see it banned from political ads.

Record $26b green energy boost for emissions target bid

Record $26b green energy boost for emissions target bid

Record $26b green energy boost for emissions target bid

Record $26b green energy boost for emissions target bid

Queensland Labor has earmarked huge funds for green power, storage and transmission projects to support the state's emissions targets.

Streamlining new offshore gas fields still on the table

Streamlining new offshore gas fields still on the table

Streamlining new offshore gas fields still on the table

Streamlining new offshore gas fields still on the table

Changes to environmental approvals for new offshore gas will return to federal parliament after a review, despite being pulled in a recent deal with the Greens.

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More electric trucks to hit roads after $30m recharge

More electric trucks to hit roads after $30m recharge

Battery-powered heavy trucks, courier vans and refrigerated delivery vehicles will be added to logistic fleets as part of a $30 million government investment.

Australia out in the cold on uranium for energy pact

Australia out in the cold on uranium for energy pact

Australia has been left out of a strategic international pact for a secure global uranium market to replace Russian supplies, despite deep reserves.

Future gas plan 'deaf' to traditional owners' concerns

Future gas plan 'deaf' to traditional owners' concerns

Crossbench senators have attacked the future gas strategy as a "morally bankrupt" plan that also misrepresents the views of Australia's traditional owners.

Oh what a feeling! Toyota petrol cars end of the road

Oh what a feeling! Toyota petrol cars end of the road

Australia's most popular vehicle brand has announced plans to discontinue sales of nine petrol models in favour of hybrid cars due to rising demand.

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Medibank could face $21.5 trillion fine over data theft

Medibank could face $21.5 trillion fine over data theft

Medibank could face $21.5 trillion fine over data theft

Medibank could face $21.5 trillion fine over data theft

The Australian Information Commissioner will take Medibank to court over a 2022 data breach, seeking penalties that could reach into the trillions of dollars.

Aussies spend big on cars but choose fuel-saving models

Aussies spend big on cars but choose fuel-saving models

Aussies spend big on cars but choose fuel-saving models

Aussies spend big on cars but choose fuel-saving models

Australian drivers bought a record number of new vehicles in May, with many choosing to reduce their fuel costs by choosing hybrid and electric models.

Wanted: funds to pollinate climate, nature start-ups

Wanted: funds to pollinate climate, nature start-ups

Wanted: funds to pollinate climate, nature start-ups

Wanted: funds to pollinate climate, nature start-ups

Investors are being tapped for funding for early-stage companies tackling the climate crisis, the energy transition, new foods and cleaner industry.

Experts want more big solar projects, less nuke talk

Experts want more big solar projects, less nuke talk

Experts want more big solar projects, less nuke talk

Experts want more big solar projects, less nuke talk

The number of large-scale solar projects in Australia needs to rise rapidly, but the nuclear power debate could derail progress, industry experts say.

Energy storage sites earmarked to keep the lights on

Energy storage sites earmarked to keep the lights on

Energy storage sites earmarked to keep the lights on

Energy storage sites earmarked to keep the lights on

More power storage rather than nuclear reactors or gas will be crucial for long-term energy security, the industry says, with six more sites up for development.

How green is your transport? Uber to rate your rides

How green is your transport? Uber to rate your rides

How green is your transport? Uber to rate your rides

How green is your transport? Uber to rate your rides

Uber will give users more than a passenger rating in future, revealing plans to estimate the carbon emissions they save by choosing electric and hybrid cars.

Actors, writers, voice artists call for urgent AI laws

Actors, writers, voice artists call for urgent AI laws

Actors, writers, voice artists call for urgent AI laws

Actors, writers, voice artists call for urgent AI laws

Almost three in four workers in Australia's creative industries are calling on the government to restrict the use of AI, with many fearing for their jobs.

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Communities divided over renewable energy development

A 12-month study of community opinions on the renewable energy rollout points to a divided nation as battle lines are drawn for another climate election.

Charm offensive on Aussie carbon dump for net-zero Asia

Costly carbon capture and storage could be the price Australia must pay for retaining emissions-intensive industrial jobs without pumping out more pollution.

Why Google is recruiting Aussies for AI breakthroughs

Some of Google's most promising artificial intelligence projects are happening in Australia, the firm's research boss says, and the results could change lives.

Warning to rule-breaking riders after e-scooter blitz

Hundreds of e-scooter riders have been fined, prompting a warning from police the 'time leniency is over', amid community safety concerns.

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Green bank unlocks cheap loans for home energy upgrades

Some $60 million in cheap loans is up for grabs as part of a $1 billion federal fund to encourage homeowners to install solar panels and batteries.

Gas industry rejects 'leech' tag over royalty freebies

The Australian government has been accused of letting gas companies get away with daylight robbery by not applying royalties on all of the nation's gas exports.

Standard-gauge track to link solar homes, cars, gadgets

A digital spine to support a low-cost and low-carbon electricity system will connect Australians like a "standard railway gauge of solar and batteries".

Winners and losers named in global electric car race

Tesla is pulling away from its major rival in the electric vehicle race, a study has found, but other major automakers are falling behind the pack.

Petrol giant pairs with Uber to fuel electric car move

The latest electric vehicle partnership may seem unexpected as Uber and BP team up to offer drivers discount pit stops.

Florence wedged under debris at Snowy 2.0 'pinch point'

Plagued by cost blowouts and rock that's too soft or too hard, Snowy 2.0's tunnel-borer 'Flo' is stuck just as the project was poised to spruik better numbers.

Fashion waste figures not a good fit for Australia

Australia has surpassed the US as the world’s biggest consumer of textiles per capita and urgent action is needed to address the growing fashion waste crisis.

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