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'Fake culture': legal body's charity status under fire

'Fake culture': legal body's charity status under fire

Already vowing to axe taxpayer support, the coalition's latest salvo against an environment litigation body could strip it of charity status to choke off funds.

Jobs on a string in major energy grid expansion project

Jobs on a string in major energy grid expansion project

Jobs on a string in major energy grid expansion project

Jobs on a string in major energy grid expansion project

A transmission project in one of the most rugged parts of the world is a "litmus test" for whether a state government can stop jobs going offshore, an MP says.

Dump fuel fees and tax all cars, motoring groups urge

Dump fuel fees and tax all cars, motoring groups urge

Dump fuel fees and tax all cars, motoring groups urge

Dump fuel fees and tax all cars, motoring groups urge

The government should overhaul vehicle taxes in its upcoming budget, according to early submissions that say electric, hybrid and petrol drivers should pay.

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Funding agencies to weigh climate risk after case 'win'

Funding agencies to weigh climate risk after case 'win'

Fossil fuel development may find it harder to get taxpayer funds in Australia after a "benchmark" case that opens the books on environmental harm, lawyers say.

Cheap loans to keep emission-busting farmers profitable

Cheap loans to keep emission-busting farmers profitable

From electric utes to cow feed that stops them burping as much methane, Australia's green bank is backing cheap loans to farmers and other equipment buyers.

Aussie university joins $230m future materials project

Aussie university joins $230m future materials project

Sourcing and processing materials needed to transition to renewable energy is the focus of an international research project, with Australians at its heart.

Curtain call: basic energy upgrades may save households

Curtain call: basic energy upgrades may save households

Hanging heavy curtains and swapping gas for electric hot water could save Australians a motza and solar systems could cut household energy bills even further.

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'Human error': energy giant fined $1.6m for DV breaches

'Human error': energy giant fined $1.6m for DV breaches

'Human error': energy giant fined $1.6m for DV breaches

'Human error': energy giant fined $1.6m for DV breaches

One of the Australia's largest energy retailers has apologised after racking up $1.6 million in fines for their treatment of family violence-affected customers.

Chief scientist lights fuse on nuclear energy debate

Chief scientist lights fuse on nuclear energy debate

Chief scientist lights fuse on nuclear energy debate

Chief scientist lights fuse on nuclear energy debate

The nation's new chief scientist is on a collision course with a possible coalition government over its contentious pre-election pledge for nuclear energy.

Solar boost could mean good news for renters, regions

Solar boost could mean good news for renters, regions

Solar boost could mean good news for renters, regions

Solar boost could mean good news for renters, regions

Environmental and community groups have welcomed a directive to boost funding for renewable energy projects in each state and territory.

Aussie-made tax breaks urged to combat forced labour

Aussie-made tax breaks urged to combat forced labour

Aussie-made tax breaks urged to combat forced labour

Aussie-made tax breaks urged to combat forced labour

Tax breaks for local producers could become law if the coalition upholds its opposition to forced labour in global supply chains, an anti-slavery expert says.

Tax breaks for clean aluminium to foil carbon emissions

Tax breaks for clean aluminium to foil carbon emissions

Tax breaks for clean aluminium to foil carbon emissions

Tax breaks for clean aluminium to foil carbon emissions

Australia's aluminium industry is set to share in billions of dollars of tax credits to help emissions-intensive smelters convert to cleaner sources of energy.

Ways for consumers to put the 'sun tax' in the shade

Ways for consumers to put the 'sun tax' in the shade

Ways for consumers to put the 'sun tax' in the shade

Ways for consumers to put the 'sun tax' in the shade

Experts share their tips on how households can avoid the network "sun tax" and get more bang for their solar buck as once-generous tariffs come to an end.

Light-bulb moment on clean energy yet to come for many

Light-bulb moment on clean energy yet to come for many

Light-bulb moment on clean energy yet to come for many

Light-bulb moment on clean energy yet to come for many

Renewable energy has been powering Australia for decades but a lack of public awareness has allowed furphies to fester ahead of a vital election, experts warn.

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Cash splash for vital rare earths to break China's grip

A rare earths project backed by Australia's richest woman Gina Rinehart is getting a leg-up from the taxpayer to fast-track a mine and refinery.

PM energised as Nats use nuclear to hunt coal-rich seat

Labor and the coalition are sharpening their political attacks as party leaders heat up the energy debate during visits to key electorates.

Researchers to give futuristic wind turbine a whirl

A curvy, curly wind turbine will be put to the test in Australia as researchers and a local start-up look for ways to add more to metropolitan areas.

Government urged to put brakes on fast EV charging plan

Allowing energy networks to install hundreds of car chargers could present problems, one firm warns, unless they are made to follow the same rules.

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Milestone for Rinehart's lithium play in auto heartland

A project backed by billionaire Gina Rinehart is marking a milestone in developing a sustainable supply chain for electric cars by harnessing geothermal energy.

20,000 free rides: Uber and Kia's Australian Open serve

Fifty electric vehicles will deliver Aussies around Melbourne during the Australian Open in a partnership designed to promote the transport technology.

Call for states to fire up new gas to avoid shortfall

Federal Labor has been urged to reverse "anti-gas policies" with structural shortfalls forecast from 2027 and Australians still under the pump on energy bills.

Charge ahead faster: energy group proposes EV changes

Installing electric car chargers on power poles could be a solution to Australia's growing transport issues, one group says, and could roll out fast.

Cheap loans for firms to accelerate electric cars, utes

Cheap loans could save small and medium-sized businesses thousands in interest payments under a $50 million top-up aimed at reducing energy bills and emissions.

Coalition insists nuclear plan won't blow up economy

The federal opposition has slammed government analysis that suggests its nuclear energy calculations are based on a shrinking economy in five states.

Owners blasted as 'old tech' steel furnace restarts

The operators of Whyalla's steelworks say they have "rescued" the vintage plant but warn there is still a long way to go before it is stable and secure.

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