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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Coral returns to Great Barrier Reef but risks remain
The world's largest coral reef system is showing positive signs of recovery but experts warn severe climate challenges lay ahead.
Push for nationwide ban on dumping old solar panels
Governments in all states and territories should ban solar panel dumping while a mandatory recycling scheme is created, an inquiry has been told.
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.
Isolation leaving the elderly at risk of malnutrition
Why are elderly Australians "starving"? A report has found isolation can put older Australians at risk of malnutrition.
‘Easier to target’: water, power firms face rising risk
Australian utility providers are being warned to tighten their security and isolate vital parts of their operations as disruptive online attacks spread.
AI giant opens Aussie hub to find ‘what’s coming next’
Bushfires, floods and cybersecurity risks will be among the issues probed at an Australian innovation hub opened by a global data centre firm.
One ingredient offers recipe for cheaper green hydrogen
By tweaking one substance used to create green hydrogen, researchers say they could unlock more of the fuel's potential.
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.
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.
‘Deceiving’ AI tech to be expanded in Australia
Artificial intelligence technology can already blackmail humans and hack computer systems, a minister warns, and an Australian agency is testing its limits.
‘Invisible’ organisation boosts economy by $2m a day
A little-known firm that ensures the food Australians eat and the medical results they receive are up to scratch contributes millions of dollars to the economy.
AI on the sly: more Aussies are using chatbots for work
Australian employees are turning to artificial intelligence tools to get ahead at work without the knowledge or permission of their employers.
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‘Turning point’: one in five new cars sold is electric
Australians are buying a record number of new vehicles, and battery-powered models make up more of those cars than ever before.
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‘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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The AI trap: firms buy too much tech, too little talent
More businesses are investing in artificial intelligence to boost productivity but a leading tech firm says they are not all getting investments right.
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.
Why whales are making Star Wars sounds in Aussie waters
Researchers are installing more underwater microphones to track whale migration in Australia and they are already hearing out-of-this-world calls.
Concrete example: carbon refinery to turn gases green
An Australian facility will seek to prove carbon can be embedded into useful products, such as concrete, paint and plasterboard, and resold for a profit.
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$50K in a day: why firms are struggling with AI costs
In the rush to adopt artificial intelligence, some companies are blowing their budgets and failing to recognise the importance of human workers.
Why teachers are creating AI-powered classroom helpers
An Australian made artificial intelligence platform is letting educators create their own teaching aides, some of whom simulate scenarios from the real world.
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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.
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Chatbot mechanics: Aussies are turning to AI for fixes
More motorists are turning to artificial intelligence for advice on how to fix their car and one in three trust the technology more than a human.