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Ending rebates early could put electric cars in reverse

Ending rebates early could put electric cars in reverse

If NSW puts the brakes on electric vehicle subsidies, it could slow down Australia's progress on cutting transport emissions, experts warn.

Crunching the numbers on climate risk without greenwash

Crunching the numbers on climate risk without greenwash

Crunching the numbers on climate risk without greenwash

Crunching the numbers on climate risk without greenwash

Australian companies face mandatory climate reporting as consumers and investors demand information they can trust and action to prevent even higher costs.

'Overwhelming' support for law to boost electric cars

'Overwhelming' support for law to boost electric cars

'Overwhelming' support for law to boost electric cars

'Overwhelming' support for law to boost electric cars

Motorists want action to bring more electric cars to Australia, a consultation shows, but a battle is brewing over how fast changes happen.

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Billion-dollar power link faces landowner resistance

Billion-dollar power link faces landowner resistance

A quarter of landowners whose properties are in the proposed path of a billion-dollar power line project are yet to give land access to project surveyors.

Lithium leader Pilbara posts electrifying $2.4b profit

Lithium leader Pilbara posts electrifying $2.4b profit

Pilbara Minerals reports a 326 per cent surge in net profit to $2.4 billion as the world rapidly electrifies and demands a secure supply of sustainable lithium.

Microgrids to end diesel dependency in remote areas

Microgrids to end diesel dependency in remote areas

Remote diesel-powered communities and worksites have a tougher challenge switching to renewables, prompting a federal agency to pump millions into microgrids.

CBA sees electric vehicle loans more than triple

CBA sees electric vehicle loans more than triple

Electric car loans are at an all-time high, with one major bank reporting a 235 per cent increase in low-emission vehicles during the last financial year.

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Woodside offshore strike threat ends, Chevron pending

Woodside offshore strike threat ends, Chevron pending

Woodside offshore strike threat ends, Chevron pending

Woodside offshore strike threat ends, Chevron pending

Woodside Energy has agreed to a deal with workers on offshore gas platforms but the threat of stoppages still hangs over Chevron off the northwest coast.

Growth to soar in Australia's critical minerals sector

Growth to soar in Australia's critical minerals sector

Growth to soar in Australia's critical minerals sector

Growth to soar in Australia's critical minerals sector

Massive growth in a key sector is set to benefit Australia, with global demand for critical minerals to soar as the world strives to meet climate targets.

Vision for Australia to become renewable powerhouse

Vision for Australia to become renewable powerhouse

Vision for Australia to become renewable powerhouse

Vision for Australia to become renewable powerhouse

Australia needs a massive investment in zero emissions infrastructure this decade to become a renewable energy superpower or else get left behind.

ACT, Volvo reveal Australia's first electric fire truck

ACT, Volvo reveal Australia's first electric fire truck

ACT, Volvo reveal Australia's first electric fire truck

ACT, Volvo reveal Australia's first electric fire truck

Quiet and thoroughly modern, the first electric fire and rescue truck in the country - one of several on order for the ACT - has been unveiled in Brisbane.

WA lab to accelerate battery minerals manufacturing hub

WA lab to accelerate battery minerals manufacturing hub

WA lab to accelerate battery minerals manufacturing hub

WA lab to accelerate battery minerals manufacturing hub

A battery materials demonstration plant opened in Western Australian industrial heartland is another milestone to being a global hub, the premier says.

Iluka Resources to pause production after profit slump

Iluka Resources to pause production after profit slump

Iluka Resources to pause production after profit slump

Iluka Resources to pause production after profit slump

Iluka Resources has reported a slump in first-half profit and will shutter a major kiln as global economic uncertainty depresses demand for some commodities.

Industry data casts doubt on 2030 clean energy target

Industry data casts doubt on 2030 clean energy target

Industry data casts doubt on 2030 clean energy target

Industry data casts doubt on 2030 clean energy target

A clean energy investment snapshot shows Australia may be charging into the battery era, but poor planning and transmission gaps risk failure on 2030 targets.

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Distraction still deadly behind wheel of driverless car

Research on distracted motorists behind the wheel of an autonomous vehicle shows road regulators should impose strict limits to avoid accidents, academics say.

BHP warns on tax, productivity after plunge in profits

Profits and dividends are down at BHP on lower commodity prices, but the mining giant says it is managing inflationary pressures better than its rivals.

Lithium mega-trend drives Allkem to record $525m profit

Lithium producer Allkem credits hard-rock production in Australia and brine ponds in Argentina for an "outstanding" FY23 result as the world races for supplies.

AGL Energy owns goals with Adelaide Oval-sized battery

More than a big banana, a big battery the size of an AFL oval has switched on in South Australia to help cut power bills and greenhouse gas emissions.

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Treasurer issues challenge over offshore gas tax change

The treasurer has challenged the opposition and the Greens to pass new laws taxing offshore gas companies and bringing forward revenue to boost the budget.

Sky-high airfares on the radar to meet emission targets

Net-zero emission targets may ramp up the price of plane tickets as airlines face accusations of wasting capacity, putting an artificial cap on demand.

Premier warns he could unplug electric car subsidies

A $3000 rebate on new electric vehicle purchases in NSW is under review after treasury estimates found they could be pushing up prices.

Door ajar for pre-2035 closure of coal power station

Energy giant AGL and the Victorian government have inked a deal to leave the door open for a coal-fired power station to close earlier than 2035.

Activist shareholders target Woodside over new projects

Woodside Energy is being urged to reallocate capital from new production to a share buyback to avert the release of half a billion tonnes of carbon emissions.

BlueScope announces steelworks upgrade after profit dip

Lower export prices are weighing on earnings at BlueScope but the steelmaker says a big investment in a NSW smelter will extend the viability of its operations.

Aussie-led global consortium joins offshore wind frenzy

A powerful consortium has joined the bidding to add offshore wind to Australia's clean energy arsenal in Gippsland waters off the coast of Victoria.

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