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Budget lacks energy for big renewable project reforms

Budget lacks energy for big renewable project reforms

Households with solar panels and batteries could benefit from changes in the budget but big renewable energy changes were overlooked.

Gas project model pours cold water on emissions goal

Gas project model pours cold water on emissions goal

Gas project model pours cold water on emissions goal

Gas project model pours cold water on emissions goal

Modelling examining a $48 billion-plus offshore gas proposal has drawn conclusions on the likelihood of a major state reaching a 2050 emissions target.

Australia's data centre dilemma: energy boom or bust?

Australia's data centre dilemma: energy boom or bust?

Australia's data centre dilemma: energy boom or bust?

Australia's data centre dilemma: energy boom or bust?

Tech giants are spending billions of dollars to make Australia an artificial intelligence destination but its impact on the nation is up for debate.

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Noisy, smelly and thirsty: call to pause data centres

Noisy, smelly and thirsty: call to pause data centres

Australia is on track to become a world leader for data centres powering the AI revolution but experts say their approvals need greater scrutiny.

Pacific island nation charts path to diesel freedom

Pacific island nation charts path to diesel freedom

A major renewables partnership is in the works for Nauru as the diesel-dependent nation seeks emancipation from energy markets while cutting emissions.

'A joke': Fortescue founder takes on diesel tax credit

'A joke': Fortescue founder takes on diesel tax credit

A campaign to wind back the diesel tax credit for big mining giants has been given fresh legs by Andrew Forrest, chair and founder of iron ore giant Fortescue.

Electric car sales surge ahead amid fuel uncertainty

Electric car sales surge ahead amid fuel uncertainty

Australian drivers have broken the record for electric car sales again, as petrol and diesel-powered vehicle sales stall.

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US could restart Iran strikes 'if they misbehave'

US could restart Iran strikes 'if they misbehave'

US could restart Iran strikes 'if they misbehave'

US could restart Iran strikes 'if they misbehave'

Donald Trump is reviewing a new Iranian proposal to end the war but has cast doubt on hopes it will lead to a deal on opening the Strait of Hormuz.

Batteries undercutting gas, keeping lid on power bills

Batteries undercutting gas, keeping lid on power bills

Batteries undercutting gas, keeping lid on power bills

Batteries undercutting gas, keeping lid on power bills

Batteries are now the primary tool for managing evening spikes in electricity demand, a job previously falling to gas and hydro at greater expense.

Competition puts Australia's green iron edge at risk

Competition puts Australia's green iron edge at risk

Competition puts Australia's green iron edge at risk

Competition puts Australia's green iron edge at risk

Australia's renewable energy and rich iron ore deposits make it a potential leader in green iron and steel but other nations may be closing the gap.

Ukraine hits refinery, Putin says attacks intensifying

Ukraine hits refinery, Putin says attacks intensifying

Ukraine hits refinery, Putin says attacks intensifying

Ukraine hits refinery, Putin says attacks intensifying

President Vladimir Putin has complained about a growing number of Ukrainian attacks on civilian sites in Russia, pointing to strikes on oil facilities.

'Like charging a phone': $1.5m boost for EV network

'Like charging a phone': $1.5m boost for EV network

'Like charging a phone': $1.5m boost for EV network

'Like charging a phone': $1.5m boost for EV network

More than 400 apartment buildings could get access to electric vehicle chargers as part of a push to remove a speed bump to their adoption.

Impact on inflation from fuel price hike to be revealed

Impact on inflation from fuel price hike to be revealed

Impact on inflation from fuel price hike to be revealed

Impact on inflation from fuel price hike to be revealed

The first inflation figures since the Iran war started, causing petrol prices to skyrocket, will give clues on its cost - with home-buyers watching closely.

Trial could boost Australia's bid to be battery leader

Trial could boost Australia's bid to be battery leader

Trial could boost Australia's bid to be battery leader

Trial could boost Australia's bid to be battery leader

A multimillion-dollar pilot program will test whether Australia can produce more materials for electric vehicle batteries with less impact on the environment.

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After the sun sets: hub to tackle coming e-waste crisis

With millions of solar power systems installed across the country, a national research centre will probe what to do with the panels at the end of their lives.

Electric vehicle batteries could spark recycling market

An Australian company will create a recycling plant for the batteries used in households and electric cars after a multimillion-dollar investment.

Drivers' fuel spend finally drops as oil channel shuts

Australian motorists are caught between the US and Iran as the Islamic republic backflips on a promise to reopen a critical shipping route.

Budget tightrope to cut oil dependence, ease inflation

The upcoming budget presents an opportunity to reduce reliance on vulnerable global fuel supply chains but comes at a time of multiple priorities to juggle.

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Hopes for Iran war deal grow but nuclear issues hanging

The US and Iran feel good about resuming talks to end the Middle East war, but differences remain over Iran's nuclear program.

Cashed-up state buys own strategic diesel stockpile

The nation's richest state is building its own fuel reserve, with the purchase of millions of litres of diesel, but critics say it's less than a day's supply.

Australia's existing LNG contracts might be the last

In a decarbonising world, Australian LNG exports are likely to be the first on the chopping block for customers with their own cheaper domestic gas supplies.

More cost relief on table as Aussies asked to save fuel

The impacts of the energy crisis will likely continue even if a Middle East ceasefire holds, the government warns as it prepares to roll out an ad campaign.

High-performance EVs and hatchbacks ready to steal show

After smashing sales records in Australia, electric vehicles are expected to be in high demand at the largest motor show in the southern hemisphere.

Coal mine extension approved despite net-zero ambition

An underground coal mine will be allowed to continue extracting for two extra years but new restrictions will prevent the coal being shipped overseas.

A long Iran war could take support for Ukraine: Kyiv

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is concerned that a prolonged US-Israeli war on Iran could erode America's support for Ukraine.

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