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Safety rules call as study puts wind up flying taxis

Safety rules call as study puts wind up flying taxis

Autonomous flying taxis are still a possibility for Australia, researchers say, but will need strict regulation and more research into urban wind gusts.

Greenwash claim as miner pledges to stay away from town

Greenwash claim as miner pledges to stay away from town

Greenwash claim as miner pledges to stay away from town

Greenwash claim as miner pledges to stay away from town

Alumina giant Alcoa has committed not to mine within three kilometres of a forest town as it looks to expand its footprint in Western Australia's south.

New yellow crazy ant infestation detected in north Qld

New yellow crazy ant infestation detected in north Qld

New yellow crazy ant infestation detected in north Qld

New yellow crazy ant infestation detected in north Qld

An eradication program will begin after a routine yard check revealed a large new infestation of yellow crazy ants near Cairns.

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Rice research may help shore-up global food supplies

Rice research may help shore-up global food supplies

A University of Adelaide researcher has taken part in a global study that could help develop disease resistant rice that still delivers a high yield.

Critical minerals plan 'sets a floor, not a ceiling'

Critical minerals plan 'sets a floor, not a ceiling'

More than a quarter of a million new jobs could be up for grabs if Australia can supply factory-ready materials for the world's electric cars and clean energy.

Traffic chaos as climate protesters take it up a level

Traffic chaos as climate protesters take it up a level

Brisbane traffic has been thrown into chaos as climate activists take their protests to the street, with the public warned to brace for rolling national action.

Bettongs bounce into new home in bid to save species

Bettongs bounce into new home in bid to save species

Conservationists have released another group of critically-endangered brush-tailed bettongs on South Australia's Yorke Peninsula.

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Electric car launches spark a price war in Australia

Electric car launches spark a price war in Australia

Electric car launches spark a price war in Australia

Electric car launches spark a price war in Australia

MG has revealed plans to launch the cheapest electric vehicle in Australia three days before rival BYD had promised to set a new price record.

WA needs major investment to make ore and steel greener

WA needs major investment to make ore and steel greener

WA needs major investment to make ore and steel greener

WA needs major investment to make ore and steel greener

Western Australia is digging in to play a lead role in decarbonising the world's energy-intensive steelmaking industry, but needs investors with deep pockets.

Plucky farmer turns energy costs into chicken feed

Plucky farmer turns energy costs into chicken feed

Plucky farmer turns energy costs into chicken feed

Plucky farmer turns energy costs into chicken feed

A Victorian chicken farmer has saved $400,000 a year in power bills by introducing simple energy efficiency measures and turning to solar.

'No time to waste' to get off gas, warns think tank

'No time to waste' to get off gas, warns think tank

'No time to waste' to get off gas, warns think tank

'No time to waste' to get off gas, warns think tank

A key public policy think tank wants tax incentives for landlords and low-cost loans for home owners to encourage them to move from gas to electric appliances.

Electric rideshare cars cut pollution but not traffic

Electric rideshare cars cut pollution but not traffic

Electric rideshare cars cut pollution but not traffic

Electric rideshare cars cut pollution but not traffic

A new study reveals trading petrol for electric ride-share cars could significantly cut vehicle emissions but may increase traffic congestion.

Pilot project flicks switch for prepay access to solar

Pilot project flicks switch for prepay access to solar

Pilot project flicks switch for prepay access to solar

Pilot project flicks switch for prepay access to solar

Supporting access to rooftop solar for cash-strapped prepay households could ease energy stress by reducing "self-disconnections" sparked by lack of credit.

Push for no new investment in oil and gas 'not right'

Push for no new investment in oil and gas 'not right'

Push for no new investment in oil and gas 'not right'

Push for no new investment in oil and gas 'not right'

A leading financier has warned against the "over-simplification" of the energy transition, backing investment in renewable energy and gas-fired electricity.

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Why brands are driving down the price of electric cars

Australia is expected to see the cheapest electric vehicle launch into the market within days in a move experts say could ignite greater competition.

AGL accelerates big batteries to drive energy change

Australia's top emitter AGL Energy expects the popularity of electric cars to accelerate and drive increased consumption of energy that must become green.

Fire ants: the war Australia can't afford to lose

Australia's red fire ant invasion is more than 20 years old but people are yet to grasp how everyday life will change if efforts to defeat the super-pest fail.

Profit upgrade electrifies AGL Energy, power bills soar

AGL Energy says it will spend more than $10 billion over the next decade to exit coal but high wholesale power prices mean profits will more than double.

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Councils to plug into $100m energy efficiency fund

A $100 million fund will be set aside for the nation's local councils in a bid to make key community facilities more energy efficient.

Overfishing takes big bite out of reef sharks globally

Overfishing is driving the world's reef sharks towards extinction but Australia is doing relatively well at managing populations, a new study shows.

Steel, iron ore at 'major crossroads' for decarbonising

If the steel sector was a country it would be the third-largest emitter and the second-largest coal consumer, which makes Australia critical to climate change.

Electric ferry study could rock Brisbane's boats

Electric ferries, dubbed EVCats, could become the latest addition to Brisbane's public transport network following the announcement of a feasibility study.

New tech to help electric vehicles soak up the sunshine

Next-generation technology could help electric car owners work out the best times to refuel their vehicles using energy from wind, sun and water sources.

'Harsh consequences' in Pacific over climate inaction

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has warned of harsh consequences in the Pacific unless the world tackles climate change.

More rideshare drivers to go electric after $20m grant

Another 500 electric vehicles will be offered on subscription to rideshare drivers in Australia as part of an investment in replacing petrol cars.

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