‘Don’t use the lights’: data centre boom sparks warning
Australia needs strict rules to govern data centre energy use amid reports US schools are being forced to switch off their lights to save power.
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Australian green hydrogen project gets the green light
A renewable hydrogen plant proposed for the NSW Hunter Valley will go ahead after a multimillion-dollar boost.
What blackout? More Aussies are disaster-proofing homes
Could your electric car do more than just keep the lights on in an emergency? Australians are upgrading their tech to stay connected.
Outback powerhouse: regions could solve Aussie AI issue
Data centres could address two challenges with a move into regional Australia: soaking up renewable energy and creating tech jobs.
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.
Environmental bypass to fast-track oil project
A state deputy premier will have the power to override environmental and heritage laws in a move slammed by the opposition and a conservation group.
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.
Electric truck U-turn could let them pull their weight
Australian companies are missing out on opportunities to save money and pollution with electric trucks due to a lack of support and inconsistent rules.
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.
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Rubio says US will find another way if Iran talks fail
US President Donald Trump is hosing down expectations of an imminent breakthrough in the three-month-old war with Iran.
Trump says Iran peace deal ‘largely negotiated’
The US and Iran are reportedly close to signing a deal involving a 60-day ceasefire extension, during which the Strait of Hormuz would be reopened.
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‘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.
Bowen to back electrification at UN climate summit
Australia and Turkey have revealed that the global oil crisis will prompt a major focus on electrification at the United Nations climate talks in November.
Aussie artificial intelligence may give robots a leg up
A new, water-efficient artificial intelligence hub could help robots make important decisions without delay.
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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.
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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.
How we can fight China rare metal monopoly: mining boss
A retiring chief executive has recounted how Lynas Rare Earths endured early challenges to help break China's monopoly on processing the crucial materials.
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US could restart Iran strikes ‘if they misbehave’
Donald Trump is reviewing a new Iranian proposal to end the war but has cast doubt on hopes it will lead to a deal on opening the Strait of Hormuz.
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‘Peddling lies’: gas sector vents as tax pressure rises
The minister responsible for gas in Australia has poured cold water on calls for an export tax as industry figures insist they pay their fair share.
Fresh fuel supply fears hosed down after refinery blaze
Australia will lean more heavily on fuel imports after a fire caused by a suspected gas leak ripped through one of the nation's two oil refineries.
Iran threatens ports as US set to impose blockade
A showdown looms as the US prepares for a blockade of all Iranian ports and Iran warns that no port in the region will be safe if American forces carry it out.
Trump threatens Strait of Hormuz blockade
President Donald Trump says the US Navy will immediately start a blockade to stop ships from entering or leaving the Strait of Hormuz.
Vance walking away from US-Iran talks without deal
Lengthy talks between the US and Iran have ended with neither side shifting on their terms for ending the war that's disrupted global fuel supplies.
Trump warns of impending strikes on Iran power plants
President Donald Trump has warned of impending strikes on Iran's power plants and bridge infrastructure after the rescue of a US airman.
Iran disputes US rescue of crew member from downed jet
A US airman, whose jet was downed, is injured but safe after he hid in the mountains before being rescued, Donald Trump says, in an account disputed by Iran.
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Electric car race speeds up as fuel crisis drags on
The global fuel crisis could be a turning point for electric vehicle sales in Australia, with one subscription service reporting record adoption.
Russia’s Ust-Luga port damaged by more Ukrainian drones
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is seeking support from Gulf states for Ukraine's war against Russia and is offering air defence expertise.
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High-power pit stop: quantum batteries could rev up EVs
The next generation of batteries could power up electric cars within minutes and Australian researchers have developed a world-first proof-of-concept.
Emergency global stockpile oil coming soon, IEA says
Emergency oil reserves from Asia and Oceania will be available immediately, the International Energy Agency says as it details the release of stockpiles.
Australia risks being lapped in the race for green fuel
Neighbouring countries including Indonesia and Malaysia could beat Australia to lead the sustainable aviation fuel market despite its potential.
Battery recycling could power a $6.9b industry by 2050
The number of depleted batteries is expected to rise dramatically but the trend represents an opportunity for Australian industry and jobs.