Iran war diplomacy turns to reopening Strait of Hormuz
Iran is preparing a list of conditions to allow traffic to flow through the Strait of Hormuz after Qatari meditators pressed Tehran on freedom of navigation.
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Aussie emissions down but pace must pick up for 2030
Record levels of solar, wind and battery use are pushing down emissions in Australia but bigger cuts will be needed to meet its climate goal.
Inflated charges: push to make landlords pay gas bills
Australian renters are paying $440 million to keep gas connected whether they use it or not, and one group is calling for change.
‘No carve-out’: Labor clarifies data centre energy deal
Queensland and the NT will be able to power AI data centres with coal and gas, but ministers want guarantees that energy prices won't rise as a result.
Qatar PM to visit Tehran to pursue mediation efforts
Qatar is set to to discuss the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz with Iran as Tehran's conflict with the US drags on with no diplomatic breakthrough in sight.
Gas customers face higher bills sooner as exodus grows
Australians who remain connected to gas could face rising prices under reforms proposed to deal with changing energy use.
Premier plays down data centre impact on power prices
Two Australian jurisdictions will be able to power their AI data centres with coal and gas, despite fears it could lead to an increase in power prices.
Iran and Oman still working on Hormuz accord: reports
Negotiators from Iran and Oman continue to work on striking an agreement on the use of the Strait of Hormuz, an Iranian source says.
‘Solar coaster’: industry fears renewable rebate end
Solar and battery installation firms are booming with the help of government rebates but most fear a crash will hit when the support ends.
Iran vows to retaliate after US widens sanctions
Tehran predicts that other countries will resist the US's expanded sanctions targeting Iran and has declared that the country is prepared to retaliate.
Ditching diesel could save Pacific nations almost $1b
Replacing fuel imports with renewable power could save Pacific countries millions of dollars if they can secure enough investment to make the switch.
PM vows to take data centre policy to United Nations
Data centre regulation could be like the social media ban and become the next area of technology Australia leads the world in, the prime minister says.
Power hungry: data centre energy use set to skyrocket
Artificial intelligence is set to make a major impact on Australia's electricity network, with a report warning about soaring demand from data centres.
Mediator to hold talks in Iran on US ‘economic D-Day’
Pakistan's army chief is in Tehran in a bid to revive mediation to end with war with Washington, as the US prepares to outline punishing new sanctions on Iran.
Iran says sanction threats by ‘desperate’ US will fail
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has threatened to impose "the toughest sanctions in history" on Iran, but Tehran has scoffed at the move.
US, Iran keep up hostile rhetoric before new sanctions
Iran has lashed out at looming US sanctions targeting Tehran and its trading partners that Washington promises will be "the toughest in history".
Trump warns of economic pain for anyone supporting Iran
Countries supporting Iran face "TREMENDOUS Economic Consequences", Donald Trump says, in another threat amid a long stalemate in the US's conflict with Tehran.
Power prices fall but risks remain for life after coal
Renewable energy and batteries are pushing down wholesale power prices but a report warns they could rise again when coal-fired plants power down.
Hot out the oven: green iron trial produces first metal
One of Australia's first green iron projects has reached a milestone, producing molten metal from an electric furnace for the first time.
AI powers growing threat to Australia’s energy networks
Artificial intelligence is fuelling a surge in sophisticated online attacks and Australia's energy system could be a future target.
More Aussie firms could be captured by emissions scheme
Australian investors are pushing for big changes to Australia's major pollution policy and they could force more companies to reduce pollution.
Iran defiant as Trump tells US to accept dearer petrol
The Strait of Hormuz stays closed until the US admits defeat, Iran says, while Donald Trump urges Americans to accept higher fuel prices as the war drags on.
Half a million and counting: Aussies power battery boom
Australians have installed more than 500,000 household batteries in a move experts say will keep putting downward pressure on power bills.
Ukraine’s drones hit major refinery deep inside Russia
Ukraine has struck its fourth Russian refinery in three days, hitting a facility 1300km from the border as Kyiv continues it's long-range campaign.
Electric switch could save public hospitals millions
Upgrading all of Australia's public hospitals from gas to electricity could save millions of dollars in energy bills but only if the government acts swiftly.
‘Must remain open’: Labor hails $2.5bn smelter bailout
Australia's largest aluminium smelter has been thrown a multibillion-dollar lifeline, saving thousands of jobs in a move hailed as a win for the working class.
New attacks on shipping as Iran war talks at impasse
The Strait of Hormuz looks isn't likely to reopen soon as attacks continue on shipping and the US and Iran step up their hostile rhetoric.
Power debts rise as end of bill relief hits home
Electricity and gas supplier AGL accepts the end of federal government bill relief and cost-of-living pressures are hitting some of its customers.
Big polluters make small cuts under climate scheme
Australia's biggest polluters have reduced emissions by less than one per cent in two years and an environmental group is calling for reforms.
New attacks on shipping as Iran war talks hit impasse
US military says it has fired on a ship in Gulf of Oman to enforce its blockade of Iranian ports.
US anticipates Iran-Oman deal so oil traffic can resume
The US anticipates a deal between Iran and Oman on the Strait of Hormuz is imminent as Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan pledge a mutual defence pact.