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Homecoming Queen: Mary to begin state visit at Uluru

Homecoming Queen: Mary to begin state visit at Uluru

Denmark’s Tasmanian-born Queen Mary and King Frederik will begin their state visit to Australia in the "Red Centre".

Data centres urged to BYO clean energy, train workers

Data centres urged to BYO clean energy, train workers

Data centres urged to BYO clean energy, train workers

Data centres urged to BYO clean energy, train workers

Momentum is building behind a data centre sector that will need to be powered by additional renewable energy capacity, along with upskilled workers.

Data centres spruiked as energy grid 'shock absorbers'

Data centres spruiked as energy grid 'shock absorbers'

Data centres spruiked as energy grid 'shock absorbers'

Data centres spruiked as energy grid 'shock absorbers'

Australia has the energy resources to host data centres and they can be built to play nicely with the electricity network, the federal climate minister says.

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The 'stealthy' price-setter of Australian energy bills

The 'stealthy' price-setter of Australian energy bills

Australians wondering why they are paying more for power should be looking to pricey gas and dubious energy retailer conduct, the Climate Council says.

Rural renewable projects causing `significant unease'

Rural renewable projects causing `significant unease'

While some rural councils see renewable projects as an economic advantage, farmers say construction is affecting roads, connectivity and social harmony.

How an empty nursing home became a housing solution

How an empty nursing home became a housing solution

The hundreds of thousands of disused buildings across rural Australia could be transformed into worker accommodation as renewable energy projects roll out.

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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Contentious solar farm green lit, as locals fight on

Contentious solar farm green lit, as locals fight on

Contentious solar farm green lit, as locals fight on

Contentious solar farm green lit, as locals fight on

A solar farm that will power 40,000 homes has been given the go-ahead, with a court ruling it is not "inconsistent" with a region's rural character.

Stacking solar cells could deliver cheaper power

Stacking solar cells could deliver cheaper power

Stacking solar cells could deliver cheaper power

Stacking solar cells could deliver cheaper power

A material touted as a candidate for next-generation solar technology is showing more promise, with Australian scientists behind its success.

Coal exit delay risks spooking clean energy investment

Coal exit delay risks spooking clean energy investment

Coal exit delay risks spooking clean energy investment

Coal exit delay risks spooking clean energy investment

The ageing Eraring coal-fired power station will close in 2029, a two-year delay that could undermine investment in solar, wind, storage and transmission.

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.

The workers helping power Australia's energy transition

The workers helping power Australia's energy transition

The workers helping power Australia's energy transition

The workers helping power Australia's energy transition

Thousands of workers are riding the ups and downs of building the solar, wind and transmission needed for the next-generation energy system.

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.

Nukes and carbon capture remain off future energy plan

Nukes and carbon capture remain off future energy plan

Nukes and carbon capture remain off future energy plan

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.

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'Smash-hit' battery scheme topped up, subsidies trimmed

Government backing for home batteries will be dialled back for larger systems in a move intended to make the scheme sustainable and open to more households.

Australia risks missing net zero without China's aid

China has emerged as the world's biggest spender on clean energy technology and its lack of investments in Australia could be cause for concern.

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.

Fuelling rural ambition may ease renewables resistance

Community resistance is slowing the renewables rollout, with developers and the government urged to share economic benefits of clean energy with locals.

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Motorists pooh pooh petrol for low-emission options

Hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles are closing the gap on their petrol rivals with sales figures showing a change in consumer sentiment.

Skates on to ensure secure exit of major coal plant

The risk of power blackouts remain if necessary security infrastructure can't be sped up to come online in time for a major coal generator to shutter.

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.

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.

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.

How worker housing woes can be a win for energy zones

The renewable-energy transition requires workers - lots of them - and homes for them to live in, posing challenges for housing-constrained host communities.

'Protestival' set to sail despite big police presence

Thousands are expected to gather to blockade Australia's largest coal port as a local council backs the protest message as consistent with its own views.

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