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Australia bids to be battery powerhouse

Australia bids to be battery powerhouse

The federal government is steaming ahead with its plan to foster new clean industries and has unveiled a new strategy to kickstart battery manufacturing.

Power bills to drop as Victoria faces gas shortages

Power bills to drop as Victoria faces gas shortages

Power bills to drop as Victoria faces gas shortages

Power bills to drop as Victoria faces gas shortages

Victoria's electricity regulator has shaved about $100 off the default offer for residential customers but some say it will do little to ease cost pressures.

Modest power price drops for NSW, South Australia

Modest power price drops for NSW, South Australia

Modest power price drops for NSW, South Australia

Modest power price drops for NSW, South Australia

The federal energy regulator's latest default market offer will see bills reduce for NSW and SA customers but a rise for those in Queensland.

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Dutton doubles down on gas, rejects support for mining

Dutton doubles down on gas, rejects support for mining

Domestic gas production will expand, approvals will be fast-tracked and nuclear reactors rolled out to keep the lights on under a coalition government.

Coalition commits to nuclear despite damning report

Coalition commits to nuclear despite damning report

A report has found nuclear energy would be significantly more expensive than renewables but the coalition has backed in plans for the power source

Clean energy transition delays threaten power stability

Clean energy transition delays threaten power stability

Power grid upgrade delays and the mothballing of generators will create energy gaps for Australia's eastern states unless there’s swift public investment.

Divided nation not yet 'supercharged' for climate race

Divided nation not yet 'supercharged' for climate race

Generous tax incentives could help get critical minerals projects over the line but climate advocates want to see them partnered with strong emissions targets.

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Nuclear option costs 'six times more' than renewables

Nuclear option costs 'six times more' than renewables

Nuclear option costs 'six times more' than renewables

Nuclear option costs 'six times more' than renewables

Establishing nuclear energy in Australia would require significant taxpayer support and private investment, meaning power bills would go up, modelling confirms.

New copper mine for Qld's 'energy transformation'

New copper mine for Qld's 'energy transformation'

New copper mine for Qld's 'energy transformation'

New copper mine for Qld's 'energy transformation'

A copper mine in Queensland's north has been granted a lease to begin operations, expanding the life of the site for another 10 years.

Mining giant set to sell Australian coal mines in reset

Mining giant set to sell Australian coal mines in reset

Mining giant set to sell Australian coal mines in reset

Mining giant set to sell Australian coal mines in reset

After knocking back a BHP takeover bid, Anglo American is set to sell its Australian coal mines and use funds to reset the multinational's balance sheet.

'Massive incentive' to replace diesel with hydrogen

'Massive incentive' to replace diesel with hydrogen

'Massive incentive' to replace diesel with hydrogen

'Massive incentive' to replace diesel with hydrogen

Hydrogen-powered transport could give diesel-powered cars, utes and trucks a run for their money and reduce Australia's reliance on imported fossil fuels.

Incentives set to fuel green hydrogen growth

Incentives set to fuel green hydrogen growth

Incentives set to fuel green hydrogen growth

Incentives set to fuel green hydrogen growth

Lagging in the global future fuel race, the green hydrogen industry has longer-term certainty with a new tax credit that could attract more onshore production.

Value-added: back to a future made in Australia's mines

Value-added: back to a future made in Australia's mines

Value-added: back to a future made in Australia's mines

Value-added: back to a future made in Australia's mines

Mining and refining is central to the budget's plan for Australia to hold its own in a global economy beset by fierce competition for sovereign production.

Industry rebuffs calls to slash fossil fuel subsidies

Industry rebuffs calls to slash fossil fuel subsidies

Industry rebuffs calls to slash fossil fuel subsidies

Industry rebuffs calls to slash fossil fuel subsidies

Fossil fuel subsides are increasing and undermining Australia's climate efforts, a think tank says, but energy producers insist they're paying plenty of tax.

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Consumers miss out on utilities' maintenance windfall

The utilities sector is expected to have the slowest growth in maintenance spending as higher-cost fossil fuel generators are replaced by renewable energy.

Land for new industry to power the west's next bonanza

Western Australia's budget has unlocked land and slashed green tape to win the lion's share of investment in new industry but iron ore is still top of the heap.

'Unsafe future': Australia commits to decades more gas

Critics say a plan to lock in gas as a long-term source of energy and export revenue will damage the environment and blow up Australia's climate targets.

Refineries pumped on high-value, ultra-low sulphur fuel

Upgrades are on track for producing ultra-low sulphur fuel suitable for the latest European and American cars, an Australian refiner says.

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Hundreds of millions to incentivise clean energy future

A $566 million commitment is part of Australia's long-term plan to incentivise clean energy investment and turn the nation into a renewables superpower.

Think tank urges bold clean tech support

Electric trucks, utes and vans are part of plans to re-industrialise and join emission-busting supply chains, if the upcoming budget is bold, a think tank says.

Australia could cut global emissions with green metals

Australia could remove much more than its share of greenhouse gas emissions by using its natural advantages, a business leader argues.

Warning for Australia as China 'weaponises' rare earths

A potentially globally significant Australian rare earths producer has criticised China for "weaponising" the market and holding back vital western development.

Rooftop solar, electric cars could solve energy puzzle

Savvy households could lead Australia's transition to clean energy with solar panels, batteries and electric cars, a report has found, but reforms are needed.

Rio Tinto faces 'biggest test' since Juukan Gorge

Rio Tinto is on the hook for water use and what has been described as the biggest test of its reputation since the destruction of ancient Juukan Gorge shelters.

Qld homes receive nation's biggest energy bill support

The Queensland government is delivering a major rebate amid the cost of living crisis in Australia's biggest energy cash splash for households.

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