Gas, oil ban for remote ecosystem, years after promise
The Queensland government has banned new oil and gas developments in the Lake Eyre basin's rivers and floodplains, almost a decade after an election promise.
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Australia on the road to ban on high-polluting vehicles
New vehicles will have to create less pollution to be sold in Australia under new rules to come into effect in 2025.
Steeper cost of small reactors a blow to nuclear push
A push to add nuclear to Australia's energy mix may be silenced by a steep upward revision of the cost of small reactors by the national science agency.
Hydrogen-electric plane to take to Aussie skies in 2024
A Brisbane company has revealed plans to retrofit and fly a hydrogen-powered light aircraft, in a development that could reduce pollution from air travel.
Toyota hybrid SUV recalled over fuel consumption rules
Auto manufacturer Toyota will fit new tyres on hundreds of Yaris hybrid vehicles in a recall over claims about fuel consumption.
Impact on reef, wildlife major concern after Jasper
Areas hit by flooding from ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper are also some of Australia's richest in wildlife diversity and natural beauty.
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Electric car charging provider wins $250 million boost
Expect to see more electric vehicle chargers on the street and in households after a significant investment in a Sydney charging firm.
Caution as rising heat risks pressure on energy supply
Scorching temperatures could place pressure on the energy grid as households and businesses are asked to reduce non-essential power use as much as possible.
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Mining firm digs Australia’s first electric excavator
An Australian mine has deployed the nation's first electric-powered excavator, created as part of a plan to decarbonise mining operations.
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‘Real, growing risk’ of power generation falling short
Energy market tsars are out of step with the "rooftop revolution" and other household energy that could be harnessed in a clean, low-cost system, critics say.
NAB chair defends bank’s climate pledges at fiery talks
Shareholders have grilled NAB's chairman over the banking giant's commitment to climate change at a heated annual general meeting.
British wind can unlock Australia’s ‘superpower’ future
Superior climate and energy policies have become a vote winner as well as an economic and security imperative, British High Commissioner Vicki Treadell says.
Santos given green-light for Barossa drilling project
Santos has marked a key regulatory win for its $5.8bn Timor Sea Barossa project, but other court battles are threatening to derail the project.
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Cars will need to be twice as green to avoid luxury tax
High-end vehicles will need to become more fuel-efficient to avoid a 33 per cent tax under changes in a federal budget update.
COP28 agreement a ‘death knell’ for fossil fuels
A climate agreement at the COP28 summit urging countries to transition away from fossil fuels has been welcomed by Australian campaigners.
Nations strike deal to move away from fossil fuels
Nearly 200 countries have agreed at the COP28 summit to move away from planet-warming fossil fuels - the first time they've made that crucial pledge.
New COP28 text cites ‘transition’ from fossil fuels
A new proposed final text from the COP28 climate summit has toughened language on fossil fuels, from reducing their use, to 'transitioning away'.
Australia won’t sign ‘death certificate’ climate deal
A draft deal from the world's biggest climate talks has been decried as a "death certificate" for island nations and Australia, the US and Japan won't sign it.
‘Broken’ biodiversity protections in need of overhaul
Urgent changes are needed to Australia's biodiversity offsets system, which is failing to stem the rapid destruction of the environment, experts warn.
Urgency ramps up as climate talks enter final days
A new draft of a key text has emerged as delegates at the United Nations climate talks attempt to negotiate an agreement.
Researchers uncover trove of species in own backyard
A mosquito, a flatworm and a sandfly were officially discovered in Australia for the first time when scientists went searching in their backyard.
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Electric buses to drive tourism in Far North Queensland
Remote areas of Queensland will get 12 new low-emission buses in a project designed to inspire more tourism operations to go electric.
States swelter in 40C temps as bushfire risk soars
A heatwave across four states has left Australians sweltering and placed firefighters on high alert, as schools closed and thousands of people lost power.
COP28 leader urges nations come out of ‘comfort zones’
The thorny issue of how the almost 200 countries at COP28 will handle fossil fuels, the main source of climate-warming emissions, remains unresolved.
COP28 mulls end to fossil fuels in move opposed by OPEC
At least 80 countries are demanding a COP28 deal that calls for an eventual end to fossil fuel use as OPEC members push back.
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Why fossil fuel cars may dominate for another decade
Just one in four new cars sold in Australia will be electric by 2030, according to new forecasts that experts say should inspire urgent change.
COP28 clashes over fossil fuels after OPEC pushback
A letter from OPEC urging agains a deal at COP28 that would outlaw fossil fuels entirely has been blasted as "out of whack" and indicating a "whiff of panic".
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Households could halve electricity bills with upgrades
Australian households could save more than $2000 a year on energy bills by upgrading older homes, a report says, but some may need subsidies.
NT net zero policy ditched after pushback by gas giants
A net zero emissions proposal for new NT onshore gas projects was ditched after the government quietly consulted with the gas industry, documents show.
Heat alert as states hit with scorching conditions
High temperatures are forecast for many parts of Australia with heatwave warnings issued for most states and territories.
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Community groups power the switch to renewable energy
Local energy projects are powering up in Australia, with a report showing they have generated enough electricity to power 2800 homes for a year.