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Red alert for green iron: Australia risks its advantage

Red alert for green iron: Australia risks its advantage

None of Australia's green iron projects are ready to launch and, without policy changes, the nation risks missing the opportunity to lead a global race.

AI's dirty secret: data centre boom threatens resources

AI's dirty secret: data centre boom threatens resources

AI's dirty secret: data centre boom threatens resources

AI's dirty secret: data centre boom threatens resources

Artificial intelligence could use three per cent of global energy by the end of the decade, the UN warns, and use 10 times more land than Mexico City.

Environmental bypass to fast-track oil project

Environmental bypass to fast-track oil project

Environmental bypass to fast-track oil project

Environmental bypass to fast-track oil project

A state deputy premier will have the power to override environmental and heritage laws in a move slammed by the opposition and a conservation group.

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AI to hit Aussies as data centres push up energy costs

AI to hit Aussies as data centres push up energy costs

Urgent action must be taken to regulate power and water used by data centres to avoid burdening Australian households with higher costs, a study has found.

Protesters shift Olympic park fight beyond fences

Protesters shift Olympic park fight beyond fences

Campaigners say their fight to protect Brisbane’s Victoria Park is moving from the parklands to the courts and Canberra as work starts on the 2032 stadium.

Elder's grief as Olympics stadium replaces healing site

Elder's grief as Olympics stadium replaces healing site

The race to complete the 2032 stadium has begun at a city park despite protests, triggering fears a First Nations place of healing will be "gone forever".

Last-ditch push to save park slated for Olympic arena

Last-ditch push to save park slated for Olympic arena

A government and demonstrators remain at loggerheads over a central park that's earmarked to serve as the main Olympics stadium.

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Electric truck U-turn could let them pull their weight

Electric truck U-turn could let them pull their weight

Electric truck U-turn could let them pull their weight

Electric truck U-turn could let them pull their weight

Australian companies are missing out on opportunities to save money and pollution with electric trucks due to a lack of support and inconsistent rules.

'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.

'Fake gas shortage': anger at premier's fracking threat

'Fake gas shortage': anger at premier's fracking threat

'Fake gas shortage': anger at premier's fracking threat

'Fake gas shortage': anger at premier's fracking threat

Conservationists have slammed a premier over his commentsabout a gas shortage and fracking in the Kimberley region if a Woodside gas project isn't developed.

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.

Climate change risks billions in roads, hospitals bills

Climate change risks billions in roads, hospitals bills

Climate change risks billions in roads, hospitals bills

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.

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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.

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.

End of the free ride: studies call for road user charge

Two transport groups say fuel excise is no longer running smoothly and the government needs to charge motorists based on how far they drive.

Electric car sales surge ahead amid fuel uncertainty

Australian drivers have broken the record for electric car sales again, as petrol and diesel-powered vehicle sales stall.

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Decades-long debate over river flows on amid new plan

A pristine river home to endangered fish is at the centre of renewed debate about water use, as environment groups call to protect a vast tropical savanna.

Greenpeace claims win, as court dismisses Woodside case

Greenpeace has declared victory against Woodside, despite a court dismissing its legal case against the oil and gas company about its emissions claims.

Aussies want electric cars to save cash, not the planet

Australians are considering electric cars as fuel prices rise, with potential buyers fuelled by the possibility of saving money rather than the environment.

Magnetic attraction to lift Aussie green iron prospects

A process that uses magnets rather than water to extract high-quality iron ore will be tested at an Australian mine to boost the nation's export potential.

Inquiry launched as governments spar over oil project

A state government has launched an inquiry into new environmental laws as it calls for a national interest exemption for an oil exploration project.

Aussie firm losing bid to mine rare earths in Greenland

Hopes have dimmed further for an Australian company’s stalled rare-earth project in Greenland, with authorities set to reject an exploration licence extension.

Coal mine extension approved despite net-zero ambition

An underground coal mine will be allowed to continue extracting for two extra years but new restrictions will prevent the coal being shipped overseas.

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