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Resources industry report card spruiks 'climate action'

Resources industry report card spruiks 'climate action'

Mining is more than playing its part in the economy's decarbonisation, according to a progress report issued by the Minerals Council of Australia.

Why electric car owners may be paid to plug into solar

Why electric car owners may be paid to plug into solar

Why electric car owners may be paid to plug into solar

Why electric car owners may be paid to plug into solar

Queensland university research will investigate whether electric vehicle owners can be enticed to recharge their vehicles during peak renewable energy hours.

Federal probe into disputed $1.5b processing hub

Federal probe into disputed $1.5b processing hub

Federal probe into disputed $1.5b processing hub

Federal probe into disputed $1.5b processing hub

A proposed manufacturing facility on Darwin Harbour that has divided the community will go under the microscope at a federal senate inquiry.

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Invaders top threat to Australia's native treasures

Invaders top threat to Australia's native treasures

A landmark international report has detailed the extraordinary toll invasive species are taking on ecosystem health worldwide, and Australia is no exception.

Australia smashes new vehicle sales record in August

Australia smashes new vehicle sales record in August

Australian motorists have broken records after buying more than 109,000 new vehicles last month, with SUVs and ute sales leading the charge.

Reef run off dramatically reduced with new technology

Reef run off dramatically reduced with new technology

Cane farmers could dramatically reduce herbicide costs and reef run-off with a new crop sprayer project that uses artificial intelligence to identify weeds.

Soil health key to global food security, US expert says

Soil health key to global food security, US expert says

A conference exploring global food security will be told that improving soil health is vital if food security is ever to be achieved.

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Alien invaders driving destruction of nature worldwide

Alien invaders driving destruction of nature worldwide

Alien invaders driving destruction of nature worldwide

Alien invaders driving destruction of nature worldwide

A landmark international report has detailed the extraordinary toll invasive species are taking on ecosystem health worldwide and Australia is no exception.

Roundup blamed for cancer pain in landmark class action

Roundup blamed for cancer pain in landmark class action

Roundup blamed for cancer pain in landmark class action

Roundup blamed for cancer pain in landmark class action

A lengthy class action to determine whether a weed killer contains a human carcinogenic has begun in the Federal Court of Australia.

Unions blow hard against offshore wind farm proposal

Unions blow hard against offshore wind farm proposal

Unions blow hard against offshore wind farm proposal

Unions blow hard against offshore wind farm proposal

Unions say South Australia's opposition to a wind farm zone off the state's southeast are at odds to its clean energy goals.

Doctors warn of health threats from NT gas expansion

Doctors warn of health threats from NT gas expansion

Doctors warn of health threats from NT gas expansion

Doctors warn of health threats from NT gas expansion

A group of doctors are warning of harm to health - physical, mental and spiritual - from the development of Beetaloo gas and more processing at Darwin Harbour.

Feds step up funding for Tas power link to the mainland

Feds step up funding for Tas power link to the mainland

Feds step up funding for Tas power link to the mainland

Feds step up funding for Tas power link to the mainland

The federal government will now shoulder a larger share of the financial burden to complete the Marinus Link energy project connecting Tasmania to the mainland.

K9 rescue squad a bunch of very good boys and girls

K9 rescue squad a bunch of very good boys and girls

K9 rescue squad a bunch of very good boys and girls

K9 rescue squad a bunch of very good boys and girls

Every weekend, a band of dedicated owners and their beloved pets put their game faces on and train to save lives in the face of disaster. And they love it.

Sparks to fly in the battle to boost electric vehicles

Sparks to fly in the battle to boost electric vehicles

Sparks to fly in the battle to boost electric vehicles

Sparks to fly in the battle to boost electric vehicles

Car makers and green groups agree Australia needs new laws to get more electric cars in the country but they disagree on what those laws should feature.

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New single-use plastic bans in QLD, WA and SA

New rules banning single-use plastics, including microbeads and polystyrene packing peanuts have come into effect in parts of the country.

Action urged after damning report into mass fish deaths

Strong laws are useless if not implemented, conservationists say, after a damning report into the cause of 20 million fish deaths.

Tesla upgrades its cheapest electric car in Australia

A bonus touchscreen, better lighting and new shape: Tesla has unveiled upgrades for its Model 3 vehicle in a move that could drive more electric sales.

Albanese govt slammed for 'reckless' mine approval

Green groups have lashed the federal government and questioned its climate credentials after it approved its fourth coal project this year.

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Push for Pacific to leverage Canberra on climate action

Climate activists are calling on Pacific island leaders to use their leverage over Australia to force the government to take more ambitious climate action.

Logging halt ordered in NSW forest home to gliders

The impact of logging on the endangered greater glider is being investigated as a stop work order is issued for parts of the Tallaganda state forest in NSW.

Toyota to test electric ute, delays first electric car

Toyota's first electric car will not arrive in Australia until next year but the popular brand says it is working on other green vehicles.

Government concedes climate change may impact bonds

The Australian government has agreed to a proposed settlement, conceding climate change may affect the value of its bonds, to end an investor class action.

Snow season ends early for half of Vic's alpine resorts

Lower than usual snowfall has brought an early end to the snow season for three of Victoria's alpine resorts.

Tesla reveals plans to 'Supercharge' Australian EV use

Australia's leading electric vehicle brand will open almost half of its charging network to vehicles from other brands in a bid to boost the market.

Australia a decade behind pack on tackling urban heat

Experts say bold political leadership is needed to ensure Australia's major cities remain liveable as the urban heat problem escalates.

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