No coal power, no new petrol cars by 2035 for net zero
Australia needs to phase out coal, gas and oil faster than planned to meet its climate commitments, a report says, with changes in energy, transport and mining.
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Rising sea levels threaten more than 267,000 properties
Rising seas and storm surges could cost Australia more than $855 billion, endangering homes, businesses, infrastructure and land.
Electric cars outsell petrol rivals for the first time
Fuel prices are up and so are electric vehicle sales, with Australian drivers now buying more battery-powered cars than either petrol or diesel models.
‘Bloody dangerous’: world to exceed 1.5-degree warming
Earth is on track to exceed 1.5 degrees of warming within years, the United Nations has warned, exposing communities to more extreme weather.
Short-term carbon credits used for long-term pollution
Australia's carbon credit scheme is working, according to a review, but some of the nation's biggest polluters have become its biggest customers.
Property market to face ‘deeper correction’, bank warns
Property prices in major capitals are set to fall even further, one of the big four banks has cautioned, following a further downturn in the last month.
Australia’s coral reefs retreat as heatwaves intensify
Marine heatwaves are threatening coral reefs, including those in Australia, but research shows they could recover if given a break between bleaching events.
Aussie emissions down but pace must pick up for 2030
Record levels of solar, wind and battery use are pushing down emissions in Australia but bigger cuts will be needed to meet its climate goal.
Gas customers face higher bills sooner as exodus grows
Australians who remain connected to gas could face rising prices under reforms proposed to deal with changing energy use.
‘Solar coaster’: industry fears renewable rebate end
Solar and battery installation firms are booming with the help of government rebates but most fear a crash will hit when the support ends.
Ditching diesel could save Pacific nations almost $1b
Replacing fuel imports with renewable power could save Pacific countries millions of dollars if they can secure enough investment to make the switch.
No free rides: cheap e-scooters fail to win commuters
Providing e-scooter and e-bike riders more convenient parking options could make more of a difference than cutting the price of a ride.
Power prices fall but risks remain for life after coal
Renewable energy and batteries are pushing down wholesale power prices but a report warns they could rise again when coal-fired plants power down.
AI powers growing threat to Australia’s energy networks
Artificial intelligence is fuelling a surge in sophisticated online attacks and Australia's energy system could be a future target.
‘Disgusted’: coalition rift as gambling changes blasted
Two coalition MPs have crossed the floor in protest against gambling laws which they say don't go far enough to protect vulnerable people.
Gambling reform changes unveiled to beat damning report
Labor is under fire for proposing late changes to its controversial gambling reforms as a damning report on the shake-up exposed gaps in the policy.
More Aussie firms could be captured by emissions scheme
Australian investors are pushing for big changes to Australia's major pollution policy and they could force more companies to reduce pollution.
Electric trucks could deliver a billion-dollar payload
Australian laws are keeping heavy-duty electric trucks off the road, a report says, when they could boost productivity by more than $2 billion.
‘Too far, too fast’: alarm as NDIS revamp moves closer
An inquiry report recommending multibillion-dollar cuts to the national disability fund go ahead is being tempered by widespread warnings over the shake-up
Progress and poor marks: Reef earns a mixed report card
Efforts to cut pollution in waterways feeding Australia's Great Barrier Reef are making progress but still falling short of targets.
Electric switch could save public hospitals millions
Upgrading all of Australia's public hospitals from gas to electricity could save millions of dollars in energy bills but only if the government acts swiftly.
Big polluters make small cuts under climate scheme
Australia's biggest polluters have reduced emissions by less than one per cent in two years and an environmental group is calling for reforms.
Sales surge: electric, hybrid cars drive vehicle record
Electric and hybrid vehicles made up almost half of all new cars sold in July as Australian motorists turned away from rising fuel prices.
Belt up: seatbelt culture push after wedding bus crash
Stricter enforcement on seatbelts and a new database of coach drivers and their complaints are among a suite of recommendations stemming from a tragic crash.
‘Line in sand’: record state-care kid numbers revealed
A state government has laid out its response to a child-safety inquiry report as data revealed a record number of kids in its residential care system.
Steel trap: Australia must make green metal or risk ore
Australia's richest export market could be at risk unless it takes urgent action to manufacture green steel on home soil, according to a study.
‘Not good enough’: pleas to act on Indigenous targets
Indigenous women and children are at risk as the nation falls woefully behind Closing the Gap targets because of limited collaboration, experts warn.
Energy rollercoaster: Australian bills to fall and rise
Australian households can expect lower electricity costs in the coming years, a report says, but they shouldn't get used to them.
Freight expectations: major port adds electric trucks
A major Australian transport hub swapped half its diesel trucks for electric models and the trial cut more than just fuel costs.
Used electric cars drive records as fuel prices bite
It's not just new car sales - electric vehicles are taking off in Australia's second-hand automotive market as buyers seek to avoid high petrol costs.
Power shift: Australia could cut fossil fuel shocks
Investing in two renewable energy sources could help boost Australia's fuel security, a study has found, but drilling for oil is no solution.