Climate Council issues pre-budget wishlist
The government could fund electric vehicle chargers for every 12km of road with the $11.6 billion spent on fossil fuel subsidies, the Climate Council says.
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Qld announces $766m wind farm project
A Queensland wind farm, billed as Australia's largest publicly owned project, will feature up to 150 turbines and potentially power 230,000 homes.
Hundreds of Vic tradies to upskill on EV
A Victorian pilot program will see 500 electricians trained on how to install and maintain electric vehicle charging stations.
Aussies ‘lucky bastards’ as UK gas spikes
The former UK energy regulator is in awe of Australia as gas prices bite Europe's households, but the federal government is warning against complacency here.
Mixed views on ethanol as oil shock answer
Australia's petrol and diesel taxes are already amongst the lowest in the world, prompting calls for greater use of ethanol to provide relief at the bowser.