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Labor touts EVs to households as charging sites rise

Labor touts EVs to households as charging sites rise

The number of electric vehicle fast-charging sites rose by about 100 this year, as the Labor government continues to tout the benefits of EVs to households.

Whether environment laws can stop extinction examined

Whether environment laws can stop extinction examined

Whether environment laws can stop extinction examined

Whether environment laws can stop extinction examined

The environment minister's work to reform biodiversity laws will be scrutinised as the Greens call for more action on protecting wildlife.

New water agreement to tap into Indigenous knowledge

New water agreement to tap into Indigenous knowledge

New water agreement to tap into Indigenous knowledge

New water agreement to tap into Indigenous knowledge

The national water initiative will be updated for the first time in 20 years, with climate change and Indigenous knowledge to be better considered.

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Winery hit with record fine for pipeline water theft

Winery hit with record fine for pipeline water theft

A vineyard and its former manager have been fined nearly $500,000 for stealing water in the middle of a drought to make wine.

Sugarcane's genetics more complex than humans: research

Sugarcane's genetics more complex than humans: research

Research has found sugarcane genomes are three times the size of human's and far more complex with hopes the finding will improve crop breeding.

State faces huge bill for major coal-plant's lifeline

State faces huge bill for major coal-plant's lifeline

A leading energy analyst is urging the NSW government not to extend the life of a major coal-fired power plant and instead invest in zero-emissions solutions.

Hastings wind farm rejection avoidable, say parks group

Hastings wind farm rejection avoidable, say parks group

The Victorian government must improve its renewable infrastructure planning to avoid federal rejection of energy targets, a marine charity says.

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EV owners urged to change charging behaviour for Easter

EV owners urged to change charging behaviour for Easter

EV owners urged to change charging behaviour for Easter

EV owners urged to change charging behaviour for Easter

Charge early and plan ahead: experts are advising electric vehicle drivers to be mindful of others to avoid queues during a record-breaking Easter holiday.

Carbon credit projects fail to offset emissions: study

Carbon credit projects fail to offset emissions: study

Carbon credit projects fail to offset emissions: study

Carbon credit projects fail to offset emissions: study

Australian researchers say there is little evidence of forest renewal on land being used to produce carbon credits for the offset market.

Consumers hit in decade-long 'jihad on gas', users say

Consumers hit in decade-long 'jihad on gas', users say

Consumers hit in decade-long 'jihad on gas', users say

Consumers hit in decade-long 'jihad on gas', users say

Investment delays or ending projects to develop gas reserves could result in a worse supply outlook, a regulator warns, as pressure on the industry intensifies.

Mandatory climate reporting regime pushed out to 2025

Mandatory climate reporting regime pushed out to 2025

Mandatory climate reporting regime pushed out to 2025

Mandatory climate reporting regime pushed out to 2025

Corporations will be covered by a climate reporting regime under new laws but not yet, as Treasurer Jim Chalmers bends to pressure from the big end of town.

Call to close at least 30 wetlands to duck hunters

Call to close at least 30 wetlands to duck hunters

Call to close at least 30 wetlands to duck hunters

Call to close at least 30 wetlands to duck hunters

Native bird advocates are pushing for duck hunters to be banned from a number of Victorian wetlands as the hunting season approaches.

Call to block Woodside's $50b gas peninsula expansion

Call to block Woodside's $50b gas peninsula expansion

Call to block Woodside's $50b gas peninsula expansion

Call to block Woodside's $50b gas peninsula expansion

Prominent Australians have urged Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek to save sacred sites they say are at risk from a new gas export hub in Western Australia.

'Protect our children's future' with coal exit by 2030

'Protect our children's future' with coal exit by 2030

'Protect our children's future' with coal exit by 2030

'Protect our children's future' with coal exit by 2030

Australia can slash climate pollution by three quarters this decade and enjoy prosperity, according to a plan that covers every sector of the economy.

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Carbon released from soil could worsen climate change

Australian scientists predict that the nation's soil will emit carbon as the climate warms and could account for more than 10 per cent of emissions by 2045.

'Deliberate demand destruction' stinging gas consumers

Western Australia faces an immediate gas supply risk triggered by the rush to run the nation on renewable energy, an audience of business leaders has heard.

Middle of the road: compromise for utes, SUVs in rules

Rules to lower vehicle emissions in Australia will involve compromises for utes and some large four-wheel-drive vehicles following industry negotiations.

Cyclone Megan response 'left remote residents stranded'

Emergency responses to Tropical Cyclone Megan have been blasted by the Northern Territory's most powerful land council which says residents were left in danger.

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Call for e-bike and e-scooter restrictions, EV training

An inquiry is exploring if new rules are needed to safely operate electric and hybrid cars but it's two-wheeled vehicles that are getting the most attention.

Woodside Energy deal to secure domestic WA gas supply

Woodside Energy says it is in the final stages of striking a deal with the West Australian government to make more gas available for the local market.

Huge croc caught after evading capture for a month

A nearly four-metre-long crocodile stalked domestic animals on the edge of a private property, sparking a call to authorities to remove it.

Logging resumes on Kangaroo Island after koala deaths

A management plan will prevent more koalas falling to their deaths as a result of logging on Kangaroo Island, the South Australian government says.

Farmers turn up the heat against coal seam gas mining

Dozens of farmers across 20,000 hectares of agricultural land in Queensland have signed a “gasfield free” declaration opposing coal seam gas mining.

Parrot 'stuffed' while logging continues: scientist

A leading expert says Australian governments are not doing what's needed to save the swift parrot, amid a new estimate there may be just 500 left.

Aussies support new car rules but want lower costs more

New polling has revealed most Australians support rules to bring more efficient cars to the country, although cost-of-living remains their top priority.

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