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India trade deal reignites Australia's uranium wars

India trade deal reignites Australia's uranium wars

Australia's newly-inked deal to supply India with uranium has stoked criticism from anti-nuclear proliferation groups and calls to repeal bans on new mines.

Trash to treasure: how Aussies can fight fast fashion

Trash to treasure: how Aussies can fight fast fashion

Trash to treasure: how Aussies can fight fast fashion

Trash to treasure: how Aussies can fight fast fashion

A designer who creates whimsical outfits from discarded fabric is part of a fast-fashion resistance, as research urges normalising clothing repair and re-use.

Native bird flu case sparks 'nightmare' wildlife fears

Native bird flu case sparks 'nightmare' wildlife fears

Native bird flu case sparks 'nightmare' wildlife fears

Native bird flu case sparks 'nightmare' wildlife fears

Experts fear native species could be devastated by a deadly bird flu strain after it was discovered in a wild non-migratory species for the first time.

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Used electric cars drive records as fuel prices bite

Used electric cars drive records as fuel prices bite

It's not just new car sales - electric vehicles are taking off in Australia's second-hand automotive market as buyers seek to avoid high petrol costs.

Watchdog warns battery gripes could undermine trust

Watchdog warns battery gripes could undermine trust

Home batteries are flying off shelves and the consumer watchdog wants stronger protection to maintain confidence in the devices and accompanying products.

Social media star Neil the seal safely returns to sea

Social media star Neil the seal safely returns to sea

Wildlife authorities have given an update about the location of Neil, a five-year-old southern elephant seal who has made big waves online.

Big grants for small manufacturers making green changes

Big grants for small manufacturers making green changes

Small Aussie companies who make products for everything from breweries to construction firms could get help to reduce their fossil fuel use.

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More bird flu detections spark wildlife fears

More bird flu detections spark wildlife fears

More bird flu detections spark wildlife fears

More bird flu detections spark wildlife fears

Australia's bird flu tally may be edging towards double figures, with experts warning of a potentially ''devastating'' impact on already-threatened wildlife.

Tiny ancient fungi could slash Aussie fertiliser bill

Tiny ancient fungi could slash Aussie fertiliser bill

Tiny ancient fungi could slash Aussie fertiliser bill

Tiny ancient fungi could slash Aussie fertiliser bill

A team of scientists has built Australia's first highly detailed database of fungi, which has the potential to help boost food crops and slash fertiliser costs.

Protect us all: pact a new era for 'Pacific family'

Protect us all: pact a new era for 'Pacific family'

Protect us all: pact a new era for 'Pacific family'

Protect us all: pact a new era for 'Pacific family'

Australia and PNG have welcomed their alliance coming into force after a diplomatic blitz from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

Tow story: First Aussie-made electric trucks roll out

Tow story: First Aussie-made electric trucks roll out

Tow story: First Aussie-made electric trucks roll out

Tow story: First Aussie-made electric trucks roll out

Electric prime movers built in Australia are finally ready for the road and they could change the way goods move from A to B.

Indigenous activist 'obliged to save slaughtered kin'

Indigenous activist 'obliged to save slaughtered kin'

Indigenous activist 'obliged to save slaughtered kin'

Indigenous activist 'obliged to save slaughtered kin'

An Aboriginal woman whose attempt to set up a court hearing on Country was unsuccessful has spoken about her obligation to protest forests.

Power shift: Australia could cut fossil fuel shocks

Power shift: Australia could cut fossil fuel shocks

Power shift: Australia could cut fossil fuel shocks

Power shift: Australia could cut fossil fuel shocks

Investing in two renewable energy sources could help boost Australia's fuel security, a study has found, but drilling for oil is no solution.

Clean energy investors upbeat as data centre boom looms

Clean energy investors upbeat as data centre boom looms

Clean energy investors upbeat as data centre boom looms

Clean energy investors upbeat as data centre boom looms

Growing energy demand from data centres is viewed positively in a survey by most renewables investors, as long as it is does not delay coal retirement.

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Location set for Australia's first gas-free steel mill

A multimillion-dollar investment in emissions-free steel is expected to help revive local manufacturing and set Australia up for a low-carbon future.

'Window closing' for wildlife as bird flu threat mounts

Another suspected bird flu case has been detected, threatening to push the national tally to eight as experts warn the clock is ticking to protect wildlife.

Reef dodges 'in danger' World Heritage listing again

United Nations' concern over the water quality on the Great Barrier Reef has triggered a call for action from environmentalists.

Green shoots in clean hydrogen as startup notches win

An Australian electrolyser maker has secured its first order and a big green hydrogen project has been green-lit in signs of life for a challenged sector.

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'Turning point': one in five new cars sold is electric

Australians are buying a record number of new vehicles, and battery-powered models make up more of those cars than ever before.

Funding boost to protect kids from city's toxic legacy

A record multimillion dollar boost has been announced to tackle an outback city's lead crisis by doubling home cleanups, education and testing.

'Don't use the lights': data centre boom sparks warning

Australia needs strict rules to govern data centre energy use amid reports US schools are being forced to switch off their lights to save power.

'Give him space': plea to keep Neil the seal safe

A southern elephant seal who has returned to his usual suburban beach haunt is attracting thousands of spectators and social media "fame".

Firing up carbon credits through cultural burning

Cape York Indigenous native title holders have inked an Australian first carbon credits profit sharing deal with a farmer over a massive cattle station.

Cities cannot outrun hotter climates with air-con alone

Mechanical cooling should be treated as the last line of defence against climate change, not the first, says an urban heat expert following European heatwaves.

Supermarket charges ahead with electric truck rollout

Groceries delivered by a major Australian supermarket could arrive quietly after a $22 million investment in next-generation trucks.

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