Electric car price war resumes as one brand sets record
The price of the cheapest electric vehicle in Australia has dropped again, in a move experts say shows the fuel-efficiency standard is already working.
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Ocean floor littered with plastic pollution: CSIRO
The ocean floor is littered with up to 100 times more plastic than what is on the surface, a landmark new estimate by the CSIRO suggests.
Artist builds alternative worlds in MCA survey show
Nicholas Mangan: A World Undone at the Museum of Contemporary Art has everything from solar-powered installations to bioluminescent coral.
Volkswagen to test car tech to make kangaroos go jump
Australian-made car technology that will play sounds kangaroos don't like will be tested in motion after receiving university approval.
Seized family magpie ‘healthy’, fight for return
The family of Instagram famous Molly the magpie who had to be surrendered are still fighting for the bird's return home.
Farewell El Nino, say hello to La Nina
El Nino conditions are beginning to shift across Australia to a more neutral weather system that may change to a La Nina later this year.
Sugarcane’s genetics more complex than humans: research
Research has found sugarcane genomes are three times the size of human's and far more complex with hopes the finding will improve crop breeding.
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EV owners urged to change charging behaviour for Easter
Charge early and plan ahead: experts are advising electric vehicle drivers to be mindful of others to avoid queues during a record-breaking Easter holiday.
Cyclone Megan response ‘left remote residents stranded’
Emergency responses to Tropical Cyclone Megan have been blasted by the Northern Territory's most powerful land council which says residents were left in danger.
Carbon credit projects fail to offset emissions: study
Australian researchers say there is little evidence of forest renewal on land being used to produce carbon credits for the offset market.
Consumers hit in decade-long ‘jihad on gas’, users say
Investment delays or ending projects to develop gas reserves could result in a worse supply outlook, a regulator warns, as pressure on the industry intensifies.
Middle of the road: compromise for utes, SUVs in rules
Rules to lower vehicle emissions in Australia will involve compromises for utes and some large four-wheel-drive vehicles following industry negotiations.
Farmers turn up the heat against coal seam gas mining
Dozens of farmers across 20,000 hectares of agricultural land in Queensland have signed a "gasfield free" declaration opposing coal seam gas mining.
Parrot ‘stuffed’ while logging continues: scientist
A leading expert says Australian governments are not doing what's needed to save the swift parrot, amid a new estimate there may be just 500 left.
Huge croc caught after evading capture for a month
A nearly four-metre-long crocodile stalked domestic animals on the edge of a private property, sparking a call to authorities to remove it.
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‘Deliberate demand destruction’ stinging gas consumers
Western Australia faces an immediate gas supply risk triggered by the rush to run the nation on renewable energy, an audience of business leaders has heard.
Call for e-bike and e-scooter restrictions, EV training
An inquiry is exploring if new rules are needed to safely operate electric and hybrid cars but it's two-wheeled vehicles that are getting the most attention.
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Relief for some as power prices drop, but not for all
Regulators have released draft recommendations on what consumers in Australia's east will pay to keep the lights on. One state will see a big drop.
Beloved natives in firing line of `ultimate invader’
An inquiry into Australia's efforts to eradicate fire ants has been told what could be on the line for treasured native species, including koalas and platypus.
More prison time for West Gate climate protesters
Two protesters who blocked Melbourne's West Gate Bridge at peak hour have been handed a two-month prison term after they appealed their 21-day sentences.
Forestry Corp fined for destroying wildlife habitat
The NSW Forestry Corporation has been fined for tearing down hollow-bearing trees inside an environmentally sensitive area in NSW.
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Most Aussies feel fuel cost pressures, want better cars
Most Australians support a vehicle efficiency standard but even more are feeling the pressure of fuel costs on household budgets.
Fury over edited plan to save world’s fastest parrot
Scientists say a recovery plan for the fastest parrot on earth won't save it after their work was altered - allegedly to favour state-owned logging interests.
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‘Game-changing’ electric truck fleet launches in Sydney
The first 43 vehicles from Australia's largest electric truck trial have been unveiled in a move Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called a "game-changer".
Asbestos fragments found in Queensland mulch stockpile
Authorities are trying to locate 24 people who were recorded accessing asbestos contaminated mulch at a central Queensland council depot.
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Electric vehicles double amid calls for faster progress
Almost 100,000 new electric cars hit Australian roads last year but a new report is calling for faster adoption to meet climate targets.
From talk to torque: sovereign steel for solar economy
Manufacturer Orrcon Steel has joined forces with a global energy firm to supply torque tubes made from 100 per cent Australian steel for solar panel tracking.
Traditional owners ‘sick of being bullied’ by gas firms
A Senate inquiry has heard traditional owners feel disrespected by gas firms seeking offshore approvals but the industry says it needs clarity and certainty.
Lawyers to review EDO practices after Santos bungle
A group of independent legal experts will review the practices at Australia's peak environmental litigation group, after a damning federal court finding.
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Why electric car dreams are becoming ‘suburban reality’
Outer suburbs are becoming hotspots for electric vehicles, with new figures showing the low-emission cars are more popular there than inner-city suburbs.
Volkswagen lodges protest against vehicle lobby group
Car group Volkswagen has become the latest manufacturer to withdraw support for Australia's peak car body but Toyota supports its calls for policy changes.