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These Omega-3 tablets will come without a trace of fish

These Omega-3 tablets will come without a trace of fish

Consumers want the good oil, not more harm to dwindling fish stocks, which means a new brew of marine and soil bacteria could catch on as a food supplement.

Speedy electric car adoption drives charging challenge

Speedy electric car adoption drives charging challenge

Speedy electric car adoption drives charging challenge

Speedy electric car adoption drives charging challenge

Australian drivers are adopting electric vehicles faster than expected but, while cutting pollution, the trend is driving challenges for public charging.

Major car rental firm swaps petrol for hybrids

Major car rental firm swaps petrol for hybrids

Major car rental firm swaps petrol for hybrids

Major car rental firm swaps petrol for hybrids

All passenger vehicles rented by Toyota-owned car-sharing service Kinto will be hybrid models after customers demanded greener options.

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Taxpayers pipe $70m into Hunter renewable hydrogen hub

Taxpayers pipe $70m into Hunter renewable hydrogen hub

Chemicals giant Orica says industrial-scale renewable hydrogen and green ammonia is within reach, and would free up domestic gas supply for households.

Another big Aussie telco signs with Elon Musk's SpaceX

Another big Aussie telco signs with Elon Musk's SpaceX

Australian mobile phone users are being promised greater coverage after Optus announced a partnership with SpaceX to boost its reach.

Tesla chair urges Australia to spark more tech startups

Tesla chair urges Australia to spark more tech startups

The Australian chair of an electric vehicle giant says the nation must drive tech startups and renewable energy or risk being left behind.

How to make net zero happen: 'Get on with it and adapt'

How to make net zero happen: 'Get on with it and adapt'

Nuclear power is too expensive and slow to build, while offshore wind will be crucial to achieving climate and energy targets, a net zero report finds.

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Alumina refinery trial swapping gas power for hydrogen

Alumina refinery trial swapping gas power for hydrogen

Alumina refinery trial swapping gas power for hydrogen

Alumina refinery trial swapping gas power for hydrogen

The federal government is contributing $32 million to a trial project swapping gas for hydrogen to power the emissions-intensive alumina refining process.

Sydneysiders are on the move again as rideshares surge

Sydneysiders are on the move again as rideshares surge

Sydneysiders are on the move again as rideshares surge

Sydneysiders are on the move again as rideshares surge

Taxi and rideshare trips are returning to pre-pandemic levels in Australia's biggest city.

Wind power zone declared for NSW Hunter region

Wind power zone declared for NSW Hunter region

Wind power zone declared for NSW Hunter region

Wind power zone declared for NSW Hunter region

Energy Minister Chris Bowen has declared Australia's second offshore wind zone, off the NSW Hunter region, as the government seeks to boost renewable energy.

Health, wealth and security mapped in wellbeing index

Health, wealth and security mapped in wellbeing index

Health, wealth and security mapped in wellbeing index

Health, wealth and security mapped in wellbeing index

The federal treasurer wants to see Australia's economic and social objectives working together, not in opposition.

Space age road tankers to lighten the load on emissions

Space age road tankers to lighten the load on emissions

Space age road tankers to lighten the load on emissions

Space age road tankers to lighten the load on emissions

A first-of-its-kind road train with tanks made from aerospace material will launch in north Queensland in a move its makers say could cut emissions.

Qld to roll out 'renewable zones' in clean power push

Qld to roll out 'renewable zones' in clean power push

Qld to roll out 'renewable zones' in clean power push

Qld to roll out 'renewable zones' in clean power push

The Queensland government plans to create 12 renewable energy zones as part of a $62 billion scheme to decarbonise the grid.

WA joins AAA-rated club, despite carbon transition risk

WA joins AAA-rated club, despite carbon transition risk

WA joins AAA-rated club, despite carbon transition risk

WA joins AAA-rated club, despite carbon transition risk

A ratings agency has bumped the state of Western Australia to AAA and expects it to remain resilient to external shocks, helped by energy transition minerals.

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'Climate club' entry to lift emissions ambition

Anthony Albanese has confirmed Australia's entry into a German-led "climate club", which some groups say will push the nation to do more on emissions cuts.

FTX collapse shows need to tighten regulations: inquiry

A parliamentary committee has called for a tightening of the way companies can gain financial licences, in the wake of the FTX Australia collapse.

Call to cut emissions by almost three-quarters by 2035

A jet fuel emissions trading scheme for domestic airlines and a new regime for heavy vehicles could help slash emissions more than 70 per cent by 2035.

Final gas code to take effect; sector warns of shortage

A finalised gas code of conduct aims to avert future price shocks for households and businesses, but producers warn urgent action is needed to boost supply.

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ANZ leads big four on climate-aligned banking: report

ANZ is in front as Australia's "big four" move toward more responsible banking as part of a push for net-zero lending and investments by 2050, a report shows.

Why electric cars are almost cheaper than petrol peers

The falling price of some electric cars is making more Australian motorists move but potential savings come from more than the price tag, experts say.

Mining company gets 'slap on the wrist' for water theft

The resources regulator has determined a mining giant unlawfully took water at a time of extreme drought in rural NSW but has declined to prosecute.

More electric car price cuts in Australia as sales soar

The price of another new electric vehicle has dropped below $40,000 in Australia on the same day the country recorded a record number of sales.

150,000 food delivery riders to get free safety gear

Thousands of Australian food delivery riders will be offered free high-visibility safety kits this month in a fresh bid to reduce injuries.

Fuel standard could save drivers $10,000, study finds

Introducing an ambitious fuel-efficiency standard in Australia could cut pollution and save motorists money on fuel and car maintenance, according to research.

Aussie start-up to use $5m to combat 'biggest' EV issue

An Australian electric vehicle start-up, founded by three former Tritium executives, is planning to expand after securing a $5 million investment.

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