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Clean energy talk cheap, flight upgrades pricey for PM

Clean energy talk cheap, flight upgrades pricey for PM

Anthony Albanese has made a whistlestop tour as he ratchets up election campaign efforts, but one expert says he must do more to change public opinion.

Political dogfight erupts over PM's plane promotions

Political dogfight erupts over PM's plane promotions

Political dogfight erupts over PM's plane promotions

Political dogfight erupts over PM's plane promotions

Australia's major party leaders are embroiled in an increasingly personal stoush after revelations the prime minister accepted a stack of flight upgrades.

Australia to test drive a battery electric dual-cab ute

Australia to test drive a battery electric dual-cab ute

Australia to test drive a battery electric dual-cab ute

Australia to test drive a battery electric dual-cab ute

An electric ute prototype from Toyota will be put the test in Australia during the next year but there is no word on when it might be released for sale.

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Australian investment eyed for Peruvian mining pipeline

Australian investment eyed for Peruvian mining pipeline

Some 50 Peruvian mining projects with a combined potential of tens of billions of dollars are being spruiked to Australian investors amid Chinese dominance.

Why packing waste could be the secret to a cool summer

Why packing waste could be the secret to a cool summer

Packing material and static electricity could take the edge off future electricity bills, according to Australian researchers.

More trust in mining sector as clean energy needs grow

More trust in mining sector as clean energy needs grow

Once associated with coal and pollution, the mining industry has cleaned up its image as more Australians recognise its importance in the net-zero transition.

Santos rejects attack on 'speculative' net-zero roadmap

Santos rejects attack on 'speculative' net-zero roadmap

Santos says public statements it could reach net-zero emissions by 2040 were not misleading because its roadmap contained targets and not promises.

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Peru proposes investment ahead of major mining forum

Peru proposes investment ahead of major mining forum

Peru proposes investment ahead of major mining forum

Peru proposes investment ahead of major mining forum

A Peru trade delegation led by its prime minister will attend a major mining conference in Australia as Canberra works to diversify its international trade.

Energy plan to protect Aussie war-fighting capabilities

Energy plan to protect Aussie war-fighting capabilities

Energy plan to protect Aussie war-fighting capabilities

Energy plan to protect Aussie war-fighting capabilities

"Practical and sensible" action on climate change is part of the military's mission under new plans for phasing in alternative energy use and sovereign sources.

Anti-Woodside activists plead guilty over AGM protest

Anti-Woodside activists plead guilty over AGM protest

Anti-Woodside activists plead guilty over AGM protest

Anti-Woodside activists plead guilty over AGM protest

Three Disrupt Burrup Hub activists have pleaded guilty to creating a false belief over their attempted evacuation of the 2023 Woodside annual general meeting.

No nukes till late 2030s: energy switch may take years

No nukes till late 2030s: energy switch may take years

No nukes till late 2030s: energy switch may take years

No nukes till late 2030s: energy switch may take years

Establishing nuclear power plants in Australia may take more than a decade, an inquiry has heard, and dealing with radioactive waste might be longer.

Energy market operator 'can't guarantee' lower bills

Energy market operator 'can't guarantee' lower bills

Energy market operator 'can't guarantee' lower bills

Energy market operator 'can't guarantee' lower bills

Energy officials warn of "stubbornly high" power prices as coal plants stutter towards an exit, with no guarantee bills will fall in the next five years.

Union slams 'false hope': jobs at risk in nuclear push

Union slams 'false hope': jobs at risk in nuclear push

Union slams 'false hope': jobs at risk in nuclear push

Union slams 'false hope': jobs at risk in nuclear push

Nuclear energy is a dangerous distraction from the real decisions facing Australia, the Electrical Trades Union warns members ahead of the Queensland election.

Milestone for Australia's giant connection cord to Asia

Milestone for Australia's giant connection cord to Asia

Milestone for Australia's giant connection cord to Asia

Milestone for Australia's giant connection cord to Asia

Solar energy from a massive array on a former cattle station, sent through a subsea cable, could soon power Singapore after conditional approval was granted.

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'Delay-mongers': climate boss lashes nuclear supporters

Nuclear proponents are simply delaying the move towards clean and cheap energy as Australia's environment runs out of time, a climate leader says.

'Low-hanging electrons' ripe for harvesting lower bills

Most of the roughly 10 million residential customers in the national electricity market are missing out on savings because their homes are not "smart" enough.

Back on track for clean energy overhaul, investors told

A jolt of investor interest has put Australia back on track for 82 per cent renewable energy in the electricity grid by 2030, Energy Minister Chris Bowen says.

Grey area: questions over Sunshine State's green future

Queensland could revert to coal central as calls grow for a power plan from the energised LNP, days out from voters heading to the polls in the Sunshine State.

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Solar panel pioneer in the spotlight at tech awards

Batteries made from waste, earthquake-proof buildings and solar panel technology that keeps lights on around the world have been recognised at an awards gala.

Generators chase peaks as wholesale energy prices spike

Batteries are setting the price in the electricity market more often than a year ago but gas is the dominant price-setter as generators chase lucrative spikes.

Rio Tinto 'breaks ranks', keeps climate trigger alive

The federal government has been urged to strike an urgent deal on environmental laws as Rio Tinto joins those calling for reforms that tackle climate change.

Origin Energy defends complex switch to renewables, gas

As China pushes for cheaper Australian LNG, shareholders of energy retailer and east coast gas producer Origin Energy have been warned of a "messy" transition.

'Climate action pays': call to rev up clean investment

There can be winners in the clean energy race, a group of super funds says, rolling out a campaign to quell community fears and accelerate development.

Trial to test if electric vehicles can power homes

Australia's national science agency will team with an electricity retailer to find out whether electric cars can be used to power homes and back up the grid.

Coal giants seek delay of ruling on 'monster' extension

More than a billion tonnes of emissions are in the balance, critics say, as coal giants sidestep a legal stoush and push ahead with a mine extension to 2050.

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