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.
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Iran backs Hezbollah, with wider peace deal in doubt
The broader US-Iran war will end only when war ends in Lebanon too, Tehran says, as it reaffirms its support of Hezbollah and calls on Israel to withdraw.
Iran declares end to attacks on Israel after flare-up
Iran has stopped its wave of attacks on Israel, its military says, after both countries exchanged fire for the first time since a ceasefire was struck in April.
US pilots safe from crash after Israel, Iran halt fire
Two US pilots are "fine", Donald Trump says, after their helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz a day after Israel and Iran stopped attacks on each other.
Running low on gas: more nations drive an energy change
Renewable electricity sources such as solar and wind are gaining on gas for a share of the worldwide energy market.
Diesel boost on the water for bottlenecked regions
The federal government has secured additional diesel to help ease Queensland's regional supply bottlenecks.
Iran studying deal to halt war as stalemate persists
As President Donald Trump claims talks to extend the US-Iran ceasefire continue, Tehran says it's taking a "stern" approach to hammering out a deal.
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.
Hostilities flare in Iran war with talks at a stalemate
An Iranian drone attack has closed Kuwait's airport and the US has launched strikes near the Strait of Hormuz as talks to end the war remain at an impasse.
Lebanon truce raises hopes of progress for Iran deal
As Israel and Lebanon agree to implement a new ceasefire, President Donald Trump has suggested progress on a broader deal to halt the Iran war could come soon.
‘Like a sneeze’: AI data centre boom spreads concern
More organisations are calling for a moratorium on data centres as their impact on water, energy and local communities remains in question.
Ukrainian attack triggers fire at Russian oil terminal
A Ukrainian drone attack has sparked a fire at a Russian oil terminal, as Kyiv continues to target energy facilities that help fund Moscow's four-year-old war.
Power bill relief as energy caps slashed in one state
Cheaper electricity bills are in store for hundreds of thousands of households and small businesses in one state under a lowered benchmark power price.
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.
Ukraine drones hit another refinery deep inside Russia
Ukrainian drones have struck a refinery 800km inside Russia as Kyiv continues to escalate attacks on Moscow's oil infrastructure.
Putin and Xi hail ties and energy trade at China talks
China and Russia's leaders have shared warm words and stressed their growing trade and energy ties at a summit in Beijing just days after Donald Trump's visit.
Pakistan steps up bid to get US-Iran talks on track
Mediators are trying to speed up US-Iran peace talks as Tehran weighs a response from Washington and President Donald Trump says he's willing to resume attacks.
Trump and Xi agree Iran can’t have nuclear weapons
President Donald Trump has voiced impatience with Iran over a peace deal, and says he and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are opposed to Tehran have nuclear weapons.
Aussie artificial intelligence may give robots a leg up
A new, water-efficient artificial intelligence hub could help robots make important decisions without delay.
Iran peace proposal includes reparations, US troop exit
US President Donald Trump claims he's held off a strike on Iran after Tehran issued a new peace proposal, saying there's "very good chance" of a nuclear deal.
Iran threatens war ‘beyond the region’ if US attacks
President Donald Trump claims he came within an hour of restarting the US war with Iran, prompting Tehran to threaten a wider war if it's attacked again.
Attacks on ship near strait as Trump, Xi discuss Iran
A ship near the Strait of Hormuz has come under attack as President Donald Trump seeks help from China's Xi Jinping to help break the deadlock over the war.
Peace deal hopes fade after Trump rejects Iran reply
President Donald Trump has dismissed as "garbage" Iran's position in peace talks, as Washington and Tehran are again at an impasse over how to end their war.
Trump insists no need for Xi’s help on Iran war
US and Iranian demands to end the war remain far apart, but President Donald Trump has played down the role China could have in resolving the conflict.
Oil jumps as Trump dismisses Iran’s reply to peace plan
President Donald Trump has dismissed Iran's response to a US plan as "totally unacceptable", causing oil prices to surge as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed.
Trump insists truce still holds after US-Iran flare-up
President Donald Trump has played down an exchange of fire between Iran and the US, while Tehran accuses the US of breaching their ceasefire.
Price impact uncertain from gas reservation scheme
Households have not be guaranteed how much gas prices in east coast markets will come down under a reservation scheme.
Noisy, smelly and thirsty: call to pause data centres
Australia is on track to become a world leader for data centres powering the AI revolution but experts say their approvals need greater scrutiny.
Australia’s data centre dilemma: energy boom or bust?
Tech giants are spending billions of dollars to make Australia an artificial intelligence destination but its impact on the nation is up for debate.
Big state fuel buffer to protect against foreign shocks
South Australia could stockpile up to 20 million litres of diesel, touting a bigger fuel buffer than larger jurisdictions, as states rush to lock in supplies.
Trump says Iran’s response to US proposal unacceptable
Oil prices have surged higher after Donald Trump labelled Iran's response to a US proposal aimed at ending the war as "totally unacceptable".