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Global capital eyes $50b water market, raising stakes

Global capital eyes $50b water market, raising stakes

International investors are wading into Australia's water market, and while scarcity ensures decent returns, droughts could leave some producers high and dry.

'Biggest hypocrite': clash over climate expenses

'Biggest hypocrite': clash over climate expenses

'Biggest hypocrite': clash over climate expenses

'Biggest hypocrite': clash over climate expenses

Energy Minister Chris Bowen has defended the $150 million cost of Australia chairing the UN's climate summit, while blasting the coalition over travel.

Renewable projects set records but still face headwinds

Renewable projects set records but still face headwinds

Renewable projects set records but still face headwinds

Renewable projects set records but still face headwinds

Wind farms and solar panels are producing more of Australia's electricity than ever, but slow approvals and investment commitments could stall progress.

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As cemeteries fill, Australians choose forests

As cemeteries fill, Australians choose forests

Helen Rafferty would be "delighted" to be buried beneath the Wollemi pine she tended to for decades, says her husband, who decided her unusual resting place.

'Huge questions' over tax rebates for gas exploration

'Huge questions' over tax rebates for gas exploration

Millions in federal tax rebates are going towards gas exploration despite dubious eligibility under a scheme reserved for business innovation.

Australia’s remaining solarless roofs harder to crack

Australia’s remaining solarless roofs harder to crack

Converting to solar-powered, all-electric homes is proving challenging for apartment occupants and renters, and pressure to close the gap is building.

'Like a sneeze': AI data centre boom spreads concern

'Like a sneeze': AI data centre boom spreads concern

More organisations are calling for a moratorium on data centres as their impact on water, energy and local communities remains in question.

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New round of culling after brumby population explodes

New round of culling after brumby population explodes

New round of culling after brumby population explodes

New round of culling after brumby population explodes

Brumby numbers have rebounded despite efforts to cull the feral horses from a famous alpine national park, coinciding with a break in aerial shooting efforts.

Petrol price hikes fuel record electric vehicle sales

Petrol price hikes fuel record electric vehicle sales

Petrol price hikes fuel record electric vehicle sales

Petrol price hikes fuel record electric vehicle sales

The soaring price of petrol is sending more Australian drivers to electric cars and the trend could change the worldwide automotive market.

In danger: more reef funding amid dreaded ruling threat

In danger: more reef funding amid dreaded ruling threat

In danger: more reef funding amid dreaded ruling threat

In danger: more reef funding amid dreaded ruling threat

Another rescue plan for the Great Barrier Reef has been unveiled as critics warn new mining approvals are fuelling destructive marine heatwaves.

Australia backs historic United Nations climate vote

Australia backs historic United Nations climate vote

Australia backs historic United Nations climate vote

Australia backs historic United Nations climate vote

A United Nations vote on state climate change obligations has received overwhelming international support in a major win for its Pacific island proponents.

Whales set record swimming between Australia and Brazil

Whales set record swimming between Australia and Brazil

Whales set record swimming between Australia and Brazil

Whales set record swimming between Australia and Brazil

Two whales have stunned scientists by making made record-breaking crossings between Australia and Brazil, journeying farther than any humpbacks before them.

Climate agencies to ask AI to predict future disasters

Climate agencies to ask AI to predict future disasters

Climate agencies to ask AI to predict future disasters

Climate agencies to ask AI to predict future disasters

Artificial intelligence could play a major role in predicting natural disasters around Australia but authorities warn they do not understand it well enough.

Aussie tech to tell heavy electric trucks where to go

Aussie tech to tell heavy electric trucks where to go

Aussie tech to tell heavy electric trucks where to go

Aussie tech to tell heavy electric trucks where to go

How far and how fast can a battery-powered prime mover go? One Australian start-up is doing the sums so freight businesses don't have to.

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Climate change risks billions in roads, hospitals bills

A state has been warned climate change-linked weather hazards endanger almost a fifth of the value of major infrastructure assets.

Aussie artificial intelligence may give robots a leg up

A new, water-efficient artificial intelligence hub could help robots make important decisions without delay.

Invasive fire ants continue march into inner-city park

The discovery of fire ants in an inner Brisbane park raises questions about efforts to contain the spread of the invasive species ahead of the Olympics.

Rent hikes, more homelessness as climate change bites

Climate change has the potential to widen the gap between renters and homeowners without fairer policy support directed at the worst off.

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Community shocked as state moves to end fracking ban

A government wants to end a ban on fracking to unlock much-needed gas supplies but opponents say it could create environmental risks in a sensitive region.

Green groups warn climate courage missing from budget

Budget announcements for green industry and nature protection fall short as climate costs mount and opportunities to extract more fossil fuel income go missed.

Aussie-made cane toad leather almost ready for market

It won't be long before Australian-made leather goods, produced from one of the country's most notorious invasive species, are available to purchase.

Coal mine challenge reaches Australia's highest court

A High Court case examining the local impacts of a coal mine expansion could exert far-reaching influence on fossil fuel project approvals.

Electric car owners dodge road charge but pay more tax

Electric vehicle drivers will not have to pay an annual fee to use Australia's road network under budget changes but a tax discount will be wound back.

Water project greenlit despite threat to rare birds

A community environment group will fight on after a court dismissed its challenge over a water project that will damage critical native habitat.

Gas project model pours cold water on emissions goal

Modelling examining a $48 billion-plus offshore gas proposal has drawn conclusions on the likelihood of a major state reaching a 2050 emissions target.

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