Queensland has secured a major role in a new national energy storage initiative, with several large-scale battery projects set to be built across the state. This is practical infrastructure investment: strengthening the grid, improving reliability, and helping Queensland households and businesses access a more secure energy system.
Data centres could address two challenges with a move into regional Australia: soaking up renewable energy and creating tech jobs.
Cost-of-living rhetoric is ramping up ahead of a state budget as leaders deliver warnings to energy companies.
The outback town of Windorah is breaking free from fragile supply chains and high freight costs by launching a powerful new solar and battery system. By keeping 150,000 litres of imported diesel off remote roads annually and boosting local power capacity fivefold, they are proving that regional communities can secure their own future.
The electricity rule-maker has a plan to price power as simply as milk and prevent loyal customers from being overcharged, although some are calling for more.
Australia should use more fuel from domestic stores and be less reliant on Asian neighbours, Pauline Hanson says, while renewable subsidies should be scrapped.
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A pilot program will provide support to some of Australia's low-carbon fuel projects in a bid to turn potential into commercial reality.
Renewable electricity sources such as solar and wind are gaining on gas for a share of the worldwide energy market.
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.
Australian motorists bought a record number of electric and hybrid vehicles for the third month in a row, while petrol and diesel vehicle sales slowed.
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.
Australian companies are missing out on opportunities to save money and pollution with electric trucks due to a lack of support and inconsistent rules.
Wind farms and solar panels are producing more of Australia's electricity than ever, but slow approvals and investment commitments could stall progress.
A new, water-efficient artificial intelligence hub could help robots make important decisions without delay.
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Tech giants are spending billions of dollars to make Australia an artificial intelligence destination but its impact on the nation is up for debate.
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Australia is on track to become a world leader for data centres powering the AI revolution but experts say their approvals need greater scrutiny.
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Australian drivers have broken the record for electric car sales again, as petrol and diesel-powered vehicle sales stall.
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Australia's renewable energy and rich iron ore deposits make it a potential leader in green iron and steel but other nations may be closing the gap.
President Vladimir Putin has complained about a growing number of Ukrainian attacks on civilian sites in Russia, pointing to strikes on oil facilities.
More than 400 apartment buildings could get access to electric vehicle chargers as part of a push to remove a speed bump to their adoption.
The first inflation figures since the Iran war started, causing petrol prices to skyrocket, will give clues on its cost - with home-buyers watching closely.
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A multimillion-dollar pilot program will test whether Australia can produce more materials for electric vehicle batteries with less impact on the environment.
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With millions of solar power systems installed across the country, a national research centre will probe what to do with the panels at the end of their lives.
An Australian company will create a recycling plant for the batteries used in households and electric cars after a multimillion-dollar investment.
Australian motorists are caught between the US and Iran as the Islamic republic backflips on a promise to reopen a critical shipping route.
The US and Iran feel good about resuming talks to end the Middle East war, but differences remain over Iran's nuclear program.
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After smashing sales records in Australia, electric vehicles are expected to be in high demand at the largest motor show in the southern hemisphere.
A $100 million scheme designed to cut the cost of buying an electric vehicle will launch during a period of record demand.
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The global fuel crisis could be a turning point for electric vehicle sales in Australia, with one subscription service reporting record adoption.
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Three electric truck charging hubs will be built in one Australian capital city in the first stage of a project designed to power up the transport transition.
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Israel and Iran have launched fresh attacks on each other, a day after Tehran struck an Israeli oil refinery.
