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Criminals target government with record cyber attacks

Criminals target government with record cyber attacks

Australia has had one of the world's biggest rises in cyber attacks against government agencies, with a report showing criminals are pursuing official sources.

'Massive failure' for environment laws without trigger

'Massive failure' for environment laws without trigger

'Massive failure' for environment laws without trigger

'Massive failure' for environment laws without trigger

Environmental groups are deeply worried about proposed laws they say will take national protections backwards and do little to stop new gas and coal mines.

Aussie crowdfunder seeks up to $3m from loyal investors

Aussie crowdfunder seeks up to $3m from loyal investors

Aussie crowdfunder seeks up to $3m from loyal investors

Aussie crowdfunder seeks up to $3m from loyal investors

A popular crowdfunding platform is raising capital to fund its own operations after another year of supporting innovative and often quirky Australian startups.

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$60m boost needed to stop greenhouse gas 'guessing'

$60m boost needed to stop greenhouse gas 'guessing'

Former ACCC chairman Rod Sims says Australia is not accurately tracking greenhouse gas emissions and needs new technology to meet international standards.

Australian super funds invest big in UK energy switch

Australian super funds invest big in UK energy switch

IFM Investors will pour billions into clean energy and large infrastructure projects in the United Kingdom via an agreement with the UK government.

Big change to Australian cars remains stuck in traffic

Big change to Australian cars remains stuck in traffic

The law that will change what cars are sold in Australia is facing delays in a development some experts say is hurting buyers' wallets.

Feds 'supercharge' clean energy build to keep lights on

Feds 'supercharge' clean energy build to keep lights on

Clean energy sources will take over from ageing coal power stations under a supercharged federal scheme, but critics say household bills will rise without gas.

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Major project status blows breeze through offshore wind

Major project status blows breeze through offshore wind

Major project status blows breeze through offshore wind

Major project status blows breeze through offshore wind

Another offshore wind project off Gippsland will get special assistance for a speedy build with major project status granted by the federal government.

Tax change could cost Vic renewable generators millions

Tax change could cost Vic renewable generators millions

Tax change could cost Vic renewable generators millions

Tax change could cost Vic renewable generators millions

The Victorian government is facing pressure to protect landowners from planned tax changes that could raise taxes on properties with renewable energy projects.

Hydrogen cars next cab off the rank as demo servo opens

Hydrogen cars next cab off the rank as demo servo opens

Hydrogen cars next cab off the rank as demo servo opens

Hydrogen cars next cab off the rank as demo servo opens

The national science agency has achieved a key milestone in the development of a local hydrogen industry with the opening of a refuelling and research station.

Full power ahead as NSW tries to enshrine net-zero goal

Full power ahead as NSW tries to enshrine net-zero goal

Full power ahead as NSW tries to enshrine net-zero goal

Full power ahead as NSW tries to enshrine net-zero goal

Last minute-negotiations are under way to pass key NSW climate legislation as half a dozen renewable energy projects worth $1.8 billion get the green light.

Call to curtail 'supernormal profits' in energy network

Call to curtail 'supernormal profits' in energy network

Call to curtail 'supernormal profits' in energy network

Call to curtail 'supernormal profits' in energy network

The regulator has rejected an accusation that electricity networks are generating "supernormal profits" off the use of poles and wires and stoking inflation.

End of the road trip: Aussies drive less to save fuel

End of the road trip: Aussies drive less to save fuel

End of the road trip: Aussies drive less to save fuel

End of the road trip: Aussies drive less to save fuel

Seven in every 10 Australian motorists are driving less to avoid rising fuel prices, a new survey shows, amid widespread support for new standards.

Consumers hitting delete after bad experience with apps

Consumers hitting delete after bad experience with apps

Consumers hitting delete after bad experience with apps

Consumers hitting delete after bad experience with apps

The "app generation" is demanding brands show them more respect and offer tools that are not merely reliable and safe but also fun and intuitive.

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Fortescue hit with first strike, unveils green spend

Fortescue Metals Group has received a "first strike" on executive pay as the iron ore miner unveiled plans to splash $1.1 billion on green hydrogen.

Battling on after supposedly ending the climate wars

Australia is positioning itself as a climate leader ahead of a Dubai summit which will judge the lack of progress since the Paris Agreement on global warming.

Aussie firm joins quest to build ultimate green machine

Polestar's bid to create the world's first completely climate neutral vehicle will get a boost from an Australian green battery company.

Largest emitter AGL battles delay, billionaire activist

Australia's biggest emitter AGL has avoided a second strike on executive pay but the largest shareholder is demanding an end to "old thinking" on energy supply.

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Reduce car trips and get fitter, happier, study shows

A study challenging Australians to give up the use of one of their cars for a month unearthed surprising results, with many reporting less stress.

Tripling of renewable energy within reach for Australia

Australia's renewable energy target is outdated and fails to reflect an "entirely achievable" global goal to triple renewables by 2030, modelling suggests.

Roadside electric chargers power up more Sydney suburbs

Electric car drivers will be able to charge up in more places after the City of Sydney mounted more charging stations on power poles.

'Success not assured' for Aussies in clean energy race

Australia's economic engine room is facing a moment of truth as rival mining nations go all out to win the clean energy minerals race, BHP warns.

Aussies stick with old passwords despite new hacks

Australian internet users are being urged to change their passwords and vary them across accounts as online crime rises.

Bottom-up approach to flush wet wipes from landfill

Aussie mums, dads and bubs can mark World Toilet Day with the first genuinely flushable wet wipes that are plastic-free and save on landfill.

Riches or rubbish: firms prepare for EV battery surge

The question of what to do with electric car batteries when they reach the end of their useful lives is being discussed in Australia as a deadline looms.

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