No more ‘sleepwalking’ on manufacturing
A $15 billion fund has been set up to stop Australia "sleepwalking" as rival economies seize new opportunities in advanced manufacturing and critical minerals.
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Gas windfall ‘war profits’ surge to $40b
Gas producers face pressure to share their profits with taxpayers to help households and businesses pay bills, but it's been ruled out for next week's budget.
BHP ‘well-positioned’ for more uncertainty
Amid tricky global conditions, mining giant BHP is backing itself to win long-term from the mega-trends of decarbonisation and electrification.
Manufacturers turn ideas into jobs: report
A bed that watches vital signs and 3D-printed racing bikes are among the projects helped over the line by an industry-led advanced manufacturing centre.
CSIRO’s $90m mission towards net zero
CSIRO will spend $90 million to ensure local communities - including farmers, miners and steelmakers - aren't left behind in the quest for net-zero emissions.
States plot grid for faster energy change
State energy ministers agree the scale of energy investment required is 'mind-boggling' but necessary to overhaul Australia's economy and cut carbon emissions.
Miners look to strike green gold out west
A gold mine in Western Australia plans to go carbon neutral by using green hydrogen to power crushing equipment, haulage trucks and generators.
Battery recycling scheme powers ahead
A new battery recycling scheme is off to a flying start in Australia in a win for the environment and the reuse of precious resources.
Queensland assures no flooding in hydro project
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has given a guarantee that no national parks will be flooded by the proposed Pioneer/Burdekin pumped hydro project.
AGL Energy stakes $20b on coal exit plan
Australia's biggest carbon emitter, AGL Energy, will shut all coal-fired power plants by 2035 in response to customer, shareholder and government pressure.
Europe suspects Russian gas pipelines sabotaged
The EU's top diplomat says the bloc suspects damage to underwater gas pipelines was sabotage and is warning of retaliation for any attacks on energy networks.
Massive investment needed in energy sector
The Energy Security Board says large-scale investment in new transmission infrastructure, generation and capacity is needed to keep power prices down.
Push to strip nuclear power ban after subs
Nationals senator Matt Canavan is pushing to overturn a ban on nuclear energy in Australia saying the industry needed time to grow before an energy crisis hits.
Queensland bets on pumped hydro and eyes an end to publicly-owned coal
The "largest pumped hydro storage in the world" is at the heart of an energy plan where Queensland will legislate a renewable energy target of 80 pct by 2035.
Seismic Santos tests may hurt koala trial
Seismic tests planned by mining company Santos could compromise important research on a vaccine to help endangered koalas survive the ravages of chlamydia.
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Tiwi Islanders win landmark court case
A traditional owner has been successful in a legal bid over a regulator's decision to allow Santos to drill eight wells in a gas field off the Tiwi Islands.
Mining technology start-ups to share $21m
Australia's green bank is investing $21 million into clean mining technology so the key resources sector doesn't miss out on the benefits of cutting emissions.
Mining magnate Rinehart to expand Queensland gas
Mining magnate Gina Rinehart is partnering with South Korean steel giant POSCO to expand gas projects in Queensland in a move welcomed by local industry.
Govt to work close with gas companies: PM
The prime minister says he wants to ensure gas supply in the domestic market following an extension of the trigger mechanism.
Gas shortage predicted amid dwindling coal
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has forecast a gas shortfall in the east coast market next year if excess supply is exported.
Russian gas to EU cut to fifth of capacity
Russia's Gazprom says the capacity of the Nord Stream 1 pipeline under the Baltic Sea into Europe will be reduced to 20 per cent.
Energy regulator triggers supply guarantee
Australia's energy regulator has triggered a gas supply guarantee as Victoria faces a gas shortage.
Qld to install batteries at coal plants
Queensland is being ambiguous about phasing out fossil fuel energy generation, after revealing that batteries and hydrogen will be installed at coal plants.
Qld govt downplays Japan coal tax concern
Queensland's resources minister has brushed off the Japanese ambassador's criticism of the state government's recent coal tax hike.
ACF bid to halt Scarborough gas project
The Australian Conservation Foundation has asked a court to halt progress on the Scarborough gas project off Western Australia until reef impacts are assessed.
‘Worst pressures’ of energy supply over
As the government reassures Australians pressure is easing on the power grid, there are questions over the speed of the transition to renewables.
Energy supply conditions easing in NSW
NSW Energy Minister Matt Kean is cautiously optimistic the state's power supplies will be fine after lashing out at power generators.
Qld to invest $15m in battery testing
The Queensland budget will include $15 million for battery testing, while Treasurer Cameron Dick has not ruled out lifting fees and charges.
Queenslanders dodge electricity outages
Queenslanders have avoided power outages as the federal energy regulator takes control of the wholesale national supply market.
AEMO takes control of electricity system
The Australian Energy Market Operator has effectively taken control of the national electricity market amid pressure on the system.
Cabinet backs in energy market changes
Federal cabinet has endorsed a range of gas market measures to back decisions made by Australia's energy ministers on Wednesday.