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Energy watchdog's legal move over outback outage

Energy watchdog's legal move over outback outage

The energy watchdog has launched legal action against a major power supplier after an outback community hit by storms endured days without power.

Nukes and carbon capture remain off future energy plan

Nukes and carbon capture remain off future energy plan

Nukes and carbon capture remain off future energy plan

Nukes and carbon capture remain off future energy plan

Wind and solar systems are projected to be the cheapest energy-generating technology in 2050 while small nuclear reactors will cost the most.

Smelter's future secured but cost to taxpayers unclear

Smelter's future secured but cost to taxpayers unclear

Smelter's future secured but cost to taxpayers unclear

Smelter's future secured but cost to taxpayers unclear

Australia's largest aluminium smelter has been handed a government lifeline to ensure it keeps running beyond 2028 amid spiralling energy costs.

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US seizes oil tanker off Venezuela coast, video posted

US seizes oil tanker off Venezuela coast, video posted

US President Donald Trump has announced the seizure of a "very large" oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela amid mounting tensions.

Cheapest path to energy and climate goals locked in

Cheapest path to energy and climate goals locked in

Solar and wind firmed by storage and backed by gas remains the cheapest pathway to meet Australia's growing demand for electricity while reaching climate goals

Gas deal to unlock wasted resource for domestic market

Gas deal to unlock wasted resource for domestic market

A deal has been signed to supply natural gas which is usually flared off into the air to meet the needs of domestic users and avoid power outages.

Australia risks missing net zero without China's aid

Australia risks missing net zero without China's aid

China has emerged as the world's biggest spender on clean energy technology and its lack of investments in Australia could be cause for concern.

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Reserve gas, reduce prices, union tells government

Reserve gas, reduce prices, union tells government

Reserve gas, reduce prices, union tells government

Reserve gas, reduce prices, union tells government

As the government considers an overhaul of Australia's gas market to support manufacturers, a key union says reducing prices needs to be the main focus.

Gas pipeline ruling shows nature law flaws, locals say

Gas pipeline ruling shows nature law flaws, locals say

Gas pipeline ruling shows nature law flaws, locals say

Gas pipeline ruling shows nature law flaws, locals say

The environment minister correctly applied the law when deciding extra water protections did not apply to a gas pipeline near major rivers, a court has ruled.

Energy costs force most renters to swelter over summer

Energy costs force most renters to swelter over summer

Energy costs force most renters to swelter over summer

Energy costs force most renters to swelter over summer

Most Australians who rent their home say they avoid using cooling and heating appliances due to high costs.

Fuelling rural ambition may ease renewables resistance

Fuelling rural ambition may ease renewables resistance

Fuelling rural ambition may ease renewables resistance

Fuelling rural ambition may ease renewables resistance

Community resistance is slowing the renewables rollout, with developers and the government urged to share economic benefits of clean energy with locals.

Road tests show electric vehicles keep pulling up short

Road tests show electric vehicles keep pulling up short

Road tests show electric vehicles keep pulling up short

Road tests show electric vehicles keep pulling up short

Battery-powered cars have been found using more energy than promised in independent tests, just like their petrol and diesel peers.

Motorists pooh pooh petrol for low-emission options

Motorists pooh pooh petrol for low-emission options

Motorists pooh pooh petrol for low-emission options

Motorists pooh pooh petrol for low-emission options

Hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles are closing the gap on their petrol rivals with sales figures showing a change in consumer sentiment.

Skates on to ensure secure exit of major coal plant

Skates on to ensure secure exit of major coal plant

Skates on to ensure secure exit of major coal plant

Skates on to ensure secure exit of major coal plant

The risk of power blackouts remain if necessary security infrastructure can't be sped up to come online in time for a major coal generator to shutter.

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Liberals go back to basics after crawling to year's end

The Liberals are attempting to win back the title of "responsible economic managers" and turn over a new leaf after a tumultuous parliamentary year.

How worker housing woes can be a win for energy zones

The renewable-energy transition requires workers - lots of them - and homes for them to live in, posing challenges for housing-constrained host communities.

Overpowered: battery rebate could be drained in a year

Australian households are installing more than 1000 solar batteries every day, but their popularity could accelerate the end of the government's rebate scheme.

Australia needs a 'wind farm every month' to meet goals

Australia needs to build the equivalent of one large wind farm every month to meet its 2030 climate target, an expert warns.

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Airlines should face biofuel mandate to level field

Low-carbon fuel orders could be placed on firms to secure the future of Australian biofuels and ensure they can reach their multibillion-dollar potential.

'It is home': coal closures not the end of rural towns

The closure of mines marks the end of an era for some rural towns, but one coal community wants to show the nation how it can thrive in the energy transition.

Aussie start-up has a 'solid' plan to revive hydrogen

An Australian company plans to turn hydrogen into a solid material that is cheaper to produce and could rescue green industries.

PM launches blistering attack on climate policy 'mess'

Anthony Albanese has torn strips off the coalition's climate and energy policies after an apparent about-face over public funding for coal-powered plants.

Miners mixed on coalition's controversial climate plan

Big mining companies are backing in some aspects of Opposition Leader Sussan Ley's plan to wind back key climate policies but are still committed to net zero.

Mining giant reveals deal to turn iron and steel green

One of Australia's largest mining companies will pause its plans to produce greener iron and invest $35 million in emerging local technology.

The vast and the curious: electric car expo shows range

Battery-powered sports cars, vans, SUVs and motorbikes will go on show in Melbourne but organisers say some attendees may need test drives to win them over.

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