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Tax all cars: state urged to expand road-user charge

Tax all cars: state urged to expand road-user charge

The NSW government could avoid having its planned road-user charge struck out by courts with big changes, including taxing more drivers.

Huge win for coal miner after 'earthquake' blast

Huge win for coal miner after 'earthquake' blast

Huge win for coal miner after 'earthquake' blast

Huge win for coal miner after 'earthquake' blast

A coal company is off the hook for $200,000 in fines after successfully quashing convictions related to a mine blast which landed two workers in hospital.

Concrete example: carbon refinery to turn gases green

Concrete example: carbon refinery to turn gases green

Concrete example: carbon refinery to turn gases green

Concrete example: carbon refinery to turn gases green

An Australian facility will seek to prove carbon can be embedded into useful products, such as concrete, paint and plasterboard, and resold for a profit.

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'Supercharged': El Nino brings drier, hotter conditions

'Supercharged': El Nino brings drier, hotter conditions

Scientists say an El Nino phase will bring drier weather, with some advocacy groups worried bushfire conditions could be primed for a tough summer.

Burger joint accused of 'misleading' green promotion

Burger joint accused of 'misleading' green promotion

Popular hamburger franchise Grill'd has been accused of misleading customers over a tree-planting donation campaign.

Family of shark attack victim 'shocked and devastated'

Family of shark attack victim 'shocked and devastated'

The family of a mother and passionate teacher, who was attacked by a shark at a popular beach, have spoken publicly as she remains in a critical condition.

Fast-track: electric trucks to hit Aussie roads faster

Fast-track: electric trucks to hit Aussie roads faster

One company's plans to electrify heavy-duty transport will accelerate and expand to more towns after a multimillion-dollar investment.

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Government-backed clean manufacturing gets public tick

Government-backed clean manufacturing gets public tick

Government-backed clean manufacturing gets public tick

Government-backed clean manufacturing gets public tick

Most Australians back more government involvement in clean energy, while less than a quarter believe privatisation of the sector has helped the nation.

Ancient teeth reveal gaps in marsupial family tree

Ancient teeth reveal gaps in marsupial family tree

Ancient teeth reveal gaps in marsupial family tree

Ancient teeth reveal gaps in marsupial family tree

Australia's much-loved wombats, koalas and quokkas may need to add another branch to the family tree based on a recent fossil discovery.

Climate education is patchy and teachers need help

Climate education is patchy and teachers need help

Climate education is patchy and teachers need help

Climate education is patchy and teachers need help

Time-poor educators are being left to muddle through the complex and emotionally-charged task of teaching climate change, with potentially harmful results.

Fire agencies on front foot as dry, warm weather looms

Fire agencies on front foot as dry, warm weather looms

Fire agencies on front foot as dry, warm weather looms

Fire agencies on front foot as dry, warm weather looms

Fire agencies in eastern states are alert to what could be an early start to the season as long range forecasts point to warmer and drier conditions than usual.

Pope's AI warning endorsed as Australia plans future

Pope's AI warning endorsed as Australia plans future

Pope's AI warning endorsed as Australia plans future

Pope's AI warning endorsed as Australia plans future

Australia is hoping to dictate the construction of data centres on its own terms, as the Pope, communities and environment advocates raise concerns about AI.

Data centres set to suck up more water than breweries

Data centres set to suck up more water than breweries

Data centres set to suck up more water than breweries

Data centres set to suck up more water than breweries

The amount of water required to cure dry throats with thousands of pints will pale in comparison when data centres become the top user of water.

Preparing for lift-off: green fuel projects get a boost

Preparing for lift-off: green fuel projects get a boost

Preparing for lift-off: green fuel projects get a boost

Preparing for lift-off: green fuel projects get a boost

A pilot program will provide support to some of Australia's low-carbon fuel projects in a bid to turn potential into commercial reality.

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Hopes native tree project will save endangered cockatoo

The endangered Carnaby’s Black Cockatoo has been thrown a lifeline, with more than 200,000 trees being planted to create a crucial 10km bushland corridor.

Australia, Turkey launch ambitious electrification goal

Electrification, waste and building efficiency targets have been proposed by the leaders of international climate negotiations to keep a key goal within reach.

Hybrid sales in the used car fast lane as prices rise

More Australian motorists are getting behind the wheel of a second-hand hybrid vehicle in a trend experts say is designed to beat petrol prices.

Clean energy COP hits fossil fuel phase-out demands

International climate talks will centre on electrification amid criticism the controversial fossil fuel phase-out agenda is largely missing in action.

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Running low on gas: more nations drive an energy change

Renewable electricity sources such as solar and wind are gaining on gas for a share of the worldwide energy market.

Businesses MIA on rooftop solar and battery revolution

Solar is a common sight on houses but less so on warehouses, offices and other commercial buildings due to a complex knot of challenges that need unravelling.

Winter is here ... and enough snow for now at least

The “official” start of the Australian ski season has arrived and snow is falling just in the nick of time.

Australia urged to step up climate leadership on oceans

Australia is facing calls to elevate the ocean degradation agenda at upcoming climate talks to prevent ongoing harm to reefs, coastlines and fisheries.

Record bust seizes more than 100,000 exotic cockroaches

Pet businesses and owners are on notice after authorities seized about $200,000 worth of exotic cockroaches from a single breeder.

Call for reform amid rampant land clearing, nature loss

Environmentalists are calling for sweeping nature law reforms to better protect one state's dwindling fauna and flora.

Red alert for green iron: Australia risks its advantage

None of Australia's green iron projects are ready to launch and, without policy changes, the nation risks missing the opportunity to lead a global race.

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