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Electric car sales may stall if tax policy changes gear

Electric car sales may stall if tax policy changes gear

Australia’s biggest electric vehicle incentive is under review and both traditional car makers and the EV industry warns change could lead to a crash.

'Right the ship': polluters tax could be vote spinner

'Right the ship': polluters tax could be vote spinner

'Right the ship': polluters tax could be vote spinner

'Right the ship': polluters tax could be vote spinner

An ex-Labor strategist turned pollster says there are votes in taxing Australia's biggest polluters through reframing the debate and evolving demographics.

Pump it up: former PM calls for action on hydropower

Pump it up: former PM calls for action on hydropower

Pump it up: former PM calls for action on hydropower

Pump it up: former PM calls for action on hydropower

Hydropower projects should receive more support and faster approvals if Australia is to meet its renewable energy targets, a group has warned.

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Japanese gas giants' Canberra lobbying record exposed

Japanese gas giants' Canberra lobbying record exposed

A complex web of investment, lobbying and public messaging is thought to be prolonging the life of the gas industry in Australia and the broader region.

Discount loans to drive down the price of electric cars

Discount loans to drive down the price of electric cars

Finance on electric vehicles from two big brands will be subsidised by the government under a plan to cut the cost of low-emission cars.

Households could get paid under plan to price pollution

Households could get paid under plan to price pollution

Australia could raise $35 billion a year by putting a price on pollution and help households and businesses by sharing the revenue, a report has found.

'Seriously wrong': activists condemn fracking decision

'Seriously wrong': activists condemn fracking decision

An environmental watchdog has recommended a Kimberley fracking proposal but conservationists say the decision is flawed and they'll appeal it.

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National recycling pilot to stop solar energy eclipse

National recycling pilot to stop solar energy eclipse

National recycling pilot to stop solar energy eclipse

National recycling pilot to stop solar energy eclipse

A national trial will recycle solar panels at the end of their working lives to extract valuable metals and boost Australia’s circular economy.

Alarm bells as Murray declared critically endangered

Alarm bells as Murray declared critically endangered

Alarm bells as Murray declared critically endangered

Alarm bells as Murray declared critically endangered

Listing the beleaguered Murray River as critically endangered must be backed with action if it is to be saved, environmentalists say.

Premier evades angry mob amid backdrop of charred hills

Premier evades angry mob amid backdrop of charred hills

Premier evades angry mob amid backdrop of charred hills

Premier evades angry mob amid backdrop of charred hills

As bushfires continue to burn, angry locals have gathered outside a health service where the Victorian premier held a news conference.

Bushfire evacuee slams 'selling the future for money'

Bushfire evacuee slams 'selling the future for money'

Bushfire evacuee slams 'selling the future for money'

Bushfire evacuee slams 'selling the future for money'

An activist arrested while blocking a major port has slammed the "unbelievably irresponsible” federal government after fighting to save her home from fires.

Pink sludge found in secluded bays sparks water worries

Pink sludge found in secluded bays sparks water worries

Pink sludge found in secluded bays sparks water worries

Pink sludge found in secluded bays sparks water worries

Samples are being tested of pink sludge taken from beaches and bays in southern Tasmania where conservationists are calling for urgent action.

Charges and changes: electric car shifts coming in 2026

Charges and changes: electric car shifts coming in 2026

Charges and changes: electric car shifts coming in 2026

Charges and changes: electric car shifts coming in 2026

Twists and turns are coming to Australia’s electric car market, from a potential road-user charge and tax reform to the price of models launching on our shores.

Howard favoured business, industry in nature reforms

Howard favoured business, industry in nature reforms

Howard favoured business, industry in nature reforms

Howard favoured business, industry in nature reforms

Released 2005 cabinet papers reveal the Howard government prioritised project speed over nature, viewing green laws as a barrier to development.

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Nukes and carbon capture remain off future energy plan

Wind and solar systems are projected to be the cheapest energy-generating technology in 2050 while small nuclear reactors will cost the most.

Koala 'misinformation' cry as population counts soar

Fresh data reveals Australia's koala count could be much higher than previously thought, as a contentious park to protect the species is called into question.

Mine site emissions new battlefield in coal climate war

Coalminers and environmentalists are clashing over a climate report on the sector finding net-zero emissions targets are unlikely to be hit at the current pace.

Thirsty AI technology could strain Aussie water supply

Data centres supporting artificial intelligence technology could use as much as 20 per cent of the water supply in some cities unless policies change.

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Aussies' latest car choices are driving down pollution

The growing popularity of hybrid and electric cars is helping to reduce Australia's transport emissions but big, old cars are slowing progress.

Energy costs force most renters to swelter over summer

Most Australians who rent their home say they avoid using cooling and heating appliances due to high costs.

Arrests top 150 as three-day climate action makes waves

A long weekend climate "protestival" has disrupted coal shipping and landed scores of activists under arrest but smaller protests continue.

Australia's travel bill for climate conference revealed

Dozens of departmental staff were sent to Brazil for the United Nations climate conference, costing the government almost two million dollars.

Ships turned, arrests made at annual climate protest

Rising Tide's attempts to blockade the world's largest coal port are continuing, with activists scaling a ship and more arrests made at the Newcastle Harbour.

Dirty deal the death knell for forestry industry: Ley

New environment laws have sparked grave warnings for the Tasmanian forestry sector, but the government says a $300 million support package will safeguard jobs.

Arrests made as protesters block coal shipping lane

The third day of an annual coal blockade protest has resulted in arrests, with 11 people charged with alleged marine-related offences.

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