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Manufacturers' time to shine as nation reindustrialises

Manufacturers' time to shine as nation reindustrialises

It's hoped a billion-dollar investment in solar panel manufacturing will usher in a new age of industrialisation for the Australian economy.

Solar largesse shines on coal industry in sunset

Solar largesse shines on coal industry in sunset

Solar largesse shines on coal industry in sunset

Solar largesse shines on coal industry in sunset

Australia's former fossil fuel hubs could play a significant role in the nation's energy transition as the government makes a major manufacturing commitment.

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

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

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.

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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.

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

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.

Labor's gas bill a 'betrayal' say traditional owners

Labor's gas bill a 'betrayal' say traditional owners

A group of First Nations people is calling on the federal government to listen to Indigenous voices on offshore gas development and enhance consultation.

Emissions may surge as voices crushed, activists warn

Emissions may surge as voices crushed, activists warn

Offshore gas approvals could be expedited while Indigenous communities have their wishes ignored under the government's proposed laws, environmentalists warn.

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Aussies support new car rules but want lower costs more

Aussies support new car rules but want lower costs more

Aussies support new car rules but want lower costs more

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.

New forestry plan seeks to avoid koala free future

New forestry plan seeks to avoid koala free future

New forestry plan seeks to avoid koala free future

New forestry plan seeks to avoid koala free future

A major summit focused on how to save koalas in NSW has been told a new road map is on the way for the forestry industry.

New vehicle rules under scrutiny as US changes EV path

New vehicle rules under scrutiny as US changes EV path

New vehicle rules under scrutiny as US changes EV path

New vehicle rules under scrutiny as US changes EV path

Australia's peak car lobby group has called for big changes to the government's new vehicle emission rules after the US changed its long-term plans.

Car emission rules may be 'too weak' for speedy change

Car emission rules may be 'too weak' for speedy change

Car emission rules may be 'too weak' for speedy change

Car emission rules may be 'too weak' for speedy change

New limits on vehicle pollution may not shift the dial for the car market for years, new modelling shows, but could "lock in" long-term change.

Fury over edited plan to save world's fastest parrot

Fury over edited plan to save world's fastest parrot

Fury over edited plan to save world's fastest parrot

Fury over edited plan to save world's fastest parrot

Scientists say a recovery plan for the fastest parrot on earth won't save it after their work was altered - allegedly to favour state-owned logging interests.

Most Aussies feel fuel cost pressures, want better cars

Most Aussies feel fuel cost pressures, want better cars

Most Aussies feel fuel cost pressures, want better cars

Most Aussies feel fuel cost pressures, want better cars

Most Australians support a vehicle efficiency standard but even more are feeling the pressure of fuel costs on household budgets.

Changes to tourism at the iconic Horizontal Falls

Changes to tourism at the iconic Horizontal Falls

Changes to tourism at the iconic Horizontal Falls

Changes to tourism at the iconic Horizontal Falls

Crossing Western Australia's Horizontal Falls by a boat won't be allowed in four year's time, after the state government claimed it needed to protect the site.

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Electric vehicles double amid calls for faster progress

Almost 100,000 new electric cars hit Australian roads last year but a new report is calling for faster adoption to meet climate targets.

Water projects in the pipeline for remote communities

New water security projects in remote areas of the Northern Territory will enable several Aboriginal communities to improve infrastructure and storage capacity.

'Game-changing' electric truck fleet launches in Sydney

The first 43 vehicles from Australia's largest electric truck trial have been unveiled in a move Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called a "game-changer".

Traditional owners 'sick of being bullied' by gas firms

A Senate inquiry has heard traditional owners feel disrespected by gas firms seeking offshore approvals but the industry says it needs clarity and certainty.

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Cousins promises all-out campaign to end native logging

Businessman and environmental activist Geoff Cousins expects a public campaign to end native forest logging in NSW to be an easy sell.

Volkswagen lodges protest against vehicle lobby group

Car group Volkswagen has become the latest manufacturer to withdraw support for Australia's peak car body but Toyota supports its calls for policy changes.

Why electric car dreams are becoming 'suburban reality'

Outer suburbs are becoming hotspots for electric vehicles, with new figures showing the low-emission cars are more popular there than inner-city suburbs.

Fatal flaws: grim warnings about fire ant program

An inquiry aired serious concerns about efforts to eradicate fire ants - a hyper-aggressive super pest that could change what it's like to live in Australia.

Businesses must brace for 'expensive' energy transition

The boss of a peak industry body has encouraged businesses to "call out the ideology" as energy prices soar amid the push to net-zero emissions.

Second electric vehicle brand slams automotive body

Another electric car maker has resigned from Australia's peak automotive industry group amid accusations it "cherry-picked" data to mislead consumers.

Company linked to asbestos scare challenging ban

A company linked to the detection of asbestos at sites across NSW is aiming to legally overturn prevention orders by the state's environmental watchdog.

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