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Businesses on Facebook, Instagram can be Meta-verified

Businesses on Facebook, Instagram can be Meta-verified

Scammers are trying to impersonate companies online but businesses using Facebook or Instagram can trial a tool that could protect consumers and reputations.

'Climate wreckers' given green light by big super funds

'Climate wreckers' given green light by big super funds

'Climate wreckers' given green light by big super funds

'Climate wreckers' given green light by big super funds

Some of Australia's most well-known super funds have been accused of faking it on supposed "climate action" against the expansion of oil and gas.

Electric LandCruisers expected to drive change in mines

Electric LandCruisers expected to drive change in mines

Electric LandCruisers expected to drive change in mines

Electric LandCruisers expected to drive change in mines

Two climate companies are teaming up to put thousands more electric vehicles into Australian mines, with forecasts thousands will be in use by 2026.

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Sparks fly over claims Aussies are not ready for EVs

Sparks fly over claims Aussies are not ready for EVs

A top Toyota executive says hybrid cars are a better fit for Australian drivers right now but Tesla and the industry are hitting back in a fiery debate.

Answer to productivity could be AI-driven assistants

Answer to productivity could be AI-driven assistants

Microsoft is expanding its Australian base in anticipation of enormous growth in generative artificial intelligence.

Going with the flow to run renewables round the clock

Going with the flow to run renewables round the clock

The high-tech battery behind a $20 million project could be the answer to using solar and wind power 24 hours a day and kickstart a new supply chain.

Billionaire says vote for climate with career switch

Billionaire says vote for climate with career switch

More than two clean energy jobs will be created for every fossil fuel-related job lost, tech billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes tells a net-zero jobs fair.

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'No greater friend': Albanese, Biden toast alliance

'No greater friend': Albanese, Biden toast alliance

'No greater friend': Albanese, Biden toast alliance

'No greater friend': Albanese, Biden toast alliance

US President Joe Biden has hailed Australia’s “commitment to facing tough challenges" while hosting Anthony Albanese at a glitzy White House dinner.

Major car brand launches EV battery recycling plan

Kia Australia has partnered with a Melbourne company to reuse and recycle its electric car batteries when they start to power down.

Plan to step up climate investment in vital regions

Plan to step up climate investment in vital regions

Plan to step up climate investment in vital regions

Plan to step up climate investment in vital regions

Super funds and other climate investors have released a plan to help bankroll new industries so workers facing job losses do not shoulder the burden alone.

One million homes targeted for energy upgrades by 2030

One million homes targeted for energy upgrades by 2030

One million homes targeted for energy upgrades by 2030

One million homes targeted for energy upgrades by 2030

A three-year project aiming to improve energy efficiency in older Australian homes has kicked off with a bold goal to upgrade one million households by 2030.

Industrial emissions a key to hitting climate targets

Industrial emissions a key to hitting climate targets

Industrial emissions a key to hitting climate targets

Industrial emissions a key to hitting climate targets

No clean technologies - solar batteries, electric cars and heat pumps - are truly green unless the whole supply chain slashes emissions, consumers are warned.

Extra $2b to finance critical minerals 'lacks ambition'

Extra $2b to finance critical minerals 'lacks ambition'

Extra $2b to finance critical minerals 'lacks ambition'

Extra $2b to finance critical minerals 'lacks ambition'

An extra $2 billion for the critical minerals supply chain will form part of the Albanese government's plan to support allies and overhaul the economy.

Uber drivers offered 10,000 electric cars in EV push

Uber drivers offered 10,000 electric cars in EV push

Uber drivers offered 10,000 electric cars in EV push

Uber drivers offered 10,000 electric cars in EV push

Uber has teamed with BYD in a push to put more electric vehicles into Australia's ride-sharing network and on to roads.

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Caution urged as AI tools backed for use in schools

Visiting artificial intelligence experts say Australian students should use AI tools such as ChatGPT in classrooms but they need to be warned about risks.

Microsoft invests $5b in Aussie cyber shield, AI future

The prime minister's visit to the United States has unlocked a $5 billion deal with tech giant Microsoft to build a cyber shield and upskill Australians.

Tassie next in line for potential offshore wind bonanza

A local community is being urged to have its say on a potential offshore wind zone in the Bass Strait off Tasmania's north coast.

Recall for luxury EVs hit by power-loss software glitch

A software bug is behind the recall of three models of electric vehicles from Mercedes-Benz that could leave drivers without power.

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Why the US is overtaking Australia on electric trucks

Tech giant Amazon has revealed a new electric truck milestone as Australia is changing laws to allow more low-emission heavy vehicles on our roads.

Call to build homes to defy climate, save $4b a year

As floods, cyclones and bushfires become more ferocious, costs to home-owners could double by 2050 without changes to the construction code, an analysis shows.

Australia catching up with world on sustainable finance

An independent progress tracker shows Australia is no longer a laggard on sustainable finance as it rapidly catches up with consumer and investor expectations.

Fresh records for renewables but fears linger for bills

Renewable energy is setting records and wholesale energy prices are returning to normal, but federal Labor is warning of bill shock if the rollout is delayed.

'Enchantress of numbers' opens atmospheric exhibition

A playful interactive exhibition debuting in Australia has dusted off old treasures to link the past with a challenging future.

Workers urged to embrace, not fear, robot colleagues

From robots on two legs to a giant arm that sorts products, Amazon is testing more machines to work with humans but worker concerns remain high.

Harder to claim climate-friendly consumer credentials

Consumers should be able to trust a long-running federal scheme that certifies "carbon neutral" claims by companies and organisations, federal Labor says.

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