Defence land could be weak spot in ant war
The discovery of fire ants on a defence base west of Brisbane has raised serious concerns about whether other defence sites are harbouring the super pest.
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Ute-turn: electric, hybrid utes ready for Aussie launch
Electric and hybrid utes are queuing up to launch in Australia following policy changes, and experts say they offer benefits which could attract new fans.
Tougher laws call to back new environment watchdog
Labor's new environment watchdog has gotten a lukewarm reception from conservationists who argue it must be backed up by law reform to stop mass extinctions.
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Hybrid vehicle sales speed up while petrol loses spark
Hybrid cars have more than doubled in popularity in the past year, surpassing electric vehicles and eating into petrol and diesel car sales.
Cattle country conserved after anonymous $21m gift
An outback cattle property will be turned into a national park thanks to an anonymous benefactor who donated $21 million to help buy the station.
Australia warned to wage all-out war on fire-ant menace
A parliamentary inquiry has recommended a fresh review of efforts to eradicate fire ants, including whether the cash promised so far will get the job done.
Developers walk away from huge wetlands project
A bid for a multimillion-dollar development on an internationally protected wetland has been canned after the government indicated it would not back the plan.
Coral reefs hit by fourth global bleaching event
A fourth global coral bleaching event is under way, the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has declared.
Renters could save $1300 a year with solar rollout
Renters, apartment dwellers and low-income households could save thousands on energy bills if the government staged a national solar rollout, a study has found.
Federal cash to help protect treasured wetlands
Federal government funds will be used to improve shorebird habitats in wetlands at the mouth of the River Murray in South Australia.
Scientists despair as even deep corals cook
Scientists are rattled over the latest bleaching event on the Great Barrier Reef, saying it will not survive the ongoing exploitation of fossil fuels.
More Aussies to drive EVs but cost remains a speed bump
Two in every five Aussie motorists are expected to be driving an electric car in the next five years, even though the cost remains a hurdle for many road users.
Coral bleaching hits 75 per cent of Great Barrier Reef
Coral bleaching driven by climate change has hit three quarters of the Great Barrier Reef as the federal government continues to fight an in-danger listing.
Petrol car ban, greener taxis could halve emissions
Australians could halve transport pollution by the end of the decade and improve people's health with a new study showing the hard changes needed to get there.
NSW govt faces fresh assault over native forest logging
The NSW government is under renewed pressure to get out of the business of logging native forests, as politicians, academics and environmentalists join forces.
Plibersek rejects wetlands project in draft decision
In a draft decision, Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek has refused a development application that would have dredged wetlands east of Brisbane.
Energy-saving steel, wastewater hydrogen win funding
More than 20 projects investigating ways to reduce emissions from steel, iron and hydrogen production will get more funding than expected, an agency says.
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Minister flags faster environmental decisions
Unacceptable projects that have clear environmental impacts would be ruled out from the outset under changes to environmental protection reforms.
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Another state powers up electric vehicle parking fines
Parking beside an electric car charger but failing to use it will risk penalties in another state after two new fines were introduced.
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.
Solar largesse shines on coal industry in sunset
Australia's former fossil fuel hubs could play a significant role in the nation's energy transition as the government makes a major manufacturing commitment.
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.
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.
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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".
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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.
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.
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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.
Cousins promises all-out campaign to end native logging
Businessman and environmental activist Geoff Cousins expects a public campaign to end native forest logging in NSW to be an easy sell.