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Oyster lovers on epic mission to restock Queensland bay

Oyster lovers on epic mission to restock Queensland bay

Once plentiful oysters are now functionally extinct in Brisbane's Moreton Bay but scientists say a volunteer group is onto something that could change that.

Early days for lithium as colts vie for talent, ports

Early days for lithium as colts vie for talent, ports

Early days for lithium as colts vie for talent, ports

Early days for lithium as colts vie for talent, ports

Australia is urged to be bold in the race for high-purity lithium for electric cars and clean energy, as veterans and newcomers jostle for capital and ports.

Super fund allegedly 'greenwashed' investments

Super fund allegedly 'greenwashed' investments

Super fund allegedly 'greenwashed' investments

Super fund allegedly 'greenwashed' investments

An Australian super fund is facing serious legal action for allegedly "greenwashing" investments, which include a Russian state-owned oil and gas company.

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Police pulled gun on protester before Woodside stunt

Police pulled gun on protester before Woodside stunt

An environmental group says Western Australian police pulled a firearm on an activist the day before a controversial protest at the house of Woodside's boss.

New generation of cheaper electric vehicles rolls in

New generation of cheaper electric vehicles rolls in

One of three electric vehicles costing less than $40,000 arrives in Australia this week and its manufacturer promises to accelerate progress in the market.

Pig tsar to tackle feral hog crisis in NSW first

Pig tsar to tackle feral hog crisis in NSW first

The search is on for the state's first feral pig co-ordinator after an explosion in numbers caused millions of dollars in damage to agricultural land.

Mountain to reopen after 'Jesus saves' vandalism attack

Mountain to reopen after 'Jesus saves' vandalism attack

Queensland's culturally significant Mt Beerwah will reopen to visitors despite further public meddling following a "callous" vandalism attack.

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VicForests illegally spied on anti-logging campaigners

VicForests illegally spied on anti-logging campaigners

VicForests illegally spied on anti-logging campaigners

VicForests illegally spied on anti-logging campaigners

The Victorian Information Commissioner has found VicForests unlawfully spied on several anti-logging campaigners in an attempt to discredit them.

Coles rolls out Sparky, the electric delivery truck

Coles rolls out Sparky, the electric delivery truck

Coles rolls out Sparky, the electric delivery truck

Coles rolls out Sparky, the electric delivery truck

Supermarket giant Coles has announced the arrival of its first electric delivery truck but stopped short of meeting a pledge by rival Woolworths.

Farm waste could fuel most domestic flights by 2025

Farm waste could fuel most domestic flights by 2025

Farm waste could fuel most domestic flights by 2025

Farm waste could fuel most domestic flights by 2025

Australia has a unique opportunity to cut pollution from air travel, according to a new report, and could use agricultural waste to replace traditional fuel.

EnergyAustralia accused of false carbon neutral claims

EnergyAustralia accused of false carbon neutral claims

EnergyAustralia accused of false carbon neutral claims

EnergyAustralia accused of false carbon neutral claims

Australian parents have accused EnergyAustralia of misleading consumers by "greenwashing" a fossil fuel-generated electricity and gas product as carbon neutral.

Mines minister fronts industry after backflip on law

Mines minister fronts industry after backflip on law

Mines minister fronts industry after backflip on law

Mines minister fronts industry after backflip on law

Trust has not been broken between Western Australians and the government on heritage laws, nor is the Perth Mint a money launderer, the mining minister insists.

Up to 250,000 workers could get electric car discount

Up to 250,000 workers could get electric car discount

Up to 250,000 workers could get electric car discount

Up to 250,000 workers could get electric car discount

A change to small business software could help thousands more Australian workers access tax cuts on electric vehicles.

Vanadium could be the next lithium for big battery tech

Vanadium could be the next lithium for big battery tech

Vanadium could be the next lithium for big battery tech

Vanadium could be the next lithium for big battery tech

Australia holds a third of the world's vanadium, an element that's key to a kind of battery that may be the answer to the long-term storage of energy.

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Bleaching halts coral recovery on Great Barrier Reef

Hard coral recovery has paused on most of the Great Barrier Reef thanks to a mass bleaching event in 2022, which should have been a cooler year for sea life.

Miners at odds with farmers on cultural heritage laws

A key mining figure has urged the industry to embrace the voice, at a forum where there was also surprise at WA's scrapping of cultural heritage laws.

Sky's the limit as state eyes renewable energy target

The sunshine state is living up to its name, with renewable energy such as solar and wind now powering a quarter of Queensland's energy needs.

Meat industry risks butchering bold carbon neutral bid

A CSIRO report of the red meat industry has recommended the sector reconsider its bold target of becoming carbon neutral by 2030.

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Doctors sound health alarm over gas expansion plans

Doctors have rallied at Parliament House against the expansion of Australia's gas industry, warning it will harm future generations.

First mover or fast follower, mining in a race to adapt

Australian battery minerals and base metals producers are determined to move up the value chain, whether on team US or for China and its mega-factories.

Lynas in the pink with best rare earths outside China

Lynas Rare Earths CEO Amanda Lacaze chuckles when Western governments get indignant about China's dominance in the sector, because its goal was never a secret.

Floods to fires: no respite in sight for northern NSW

Barely a year after floods devastated northern NSW, communities are bracing for the return of catastrophic bushfires sparked by hot and dry conditions.

Bring back the arvo nap: save the air con and the body

A study into heat related deaths in the Northern Territory shows long periods inside air-conditioning is wreaking havoc on the ability to adapt to conditions.

Miners dig in for latest bonanza amid global change

Change can be daunting and mining bosses are facing it on all fronts as thousands gather in Australia's largest outback city for an industry forum.

Mini to Porsche: more classic cars are turning electric

Australian automotive start-ups are working on ways to turn classic cars into electric vehicles, as demand for conversions spikes.

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