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A set of new reports say Australia’s renewable energy transition will lower power costs, but will be an expensive process.
PM to tighten military purse
The Albanese government says it will set up an “early warning” system for military projects running late and over budget.
Regulator eyes online claims
The ACCC is running internet sweeps to target “greenwashing” and fake online reviews.
Station shut to save coal
The WA government has switched off a power station to conserve the state's coal supplies.
Wave sites spotted
Two locations in south-western Victoria have been identified for above-water wave energy power generation.
Oil cabal cutting production
A cartel of oil producers have agreed to cut production to drive up prices.
Automation study predicts change
A new report finds young Australians face a lifetime of labour change.
Electric truck demands made
Industry insiders say government inaction is preventing the uptake of electric trucks.
ERA execs resign
The chairman and two directors of a company meant to clean up a uranium mine in the NT have announced their intention to resign.
AGL speeds Loy Yang closure
AGL Energy has announced it will close Australia’s biggest-emitting power plant a decade earlier than planned.
Rail planning "rush" alleged
A former Inland Rail project director claims plans for the $14 billion freight line were “done in a rush”.
State sets big green goal
Experts say Queensland’s plans to become a “global renewable energy superpower” face some serous obstacles.
Old foes agree on BOOT change
A new deal between unions and the business sector could lead to simplified enterprise bargaining.
Santos plan paused
Tiwi Islands traditional owners have won a court-ordered pause on Santos' $4.7 billion Barossa gas project.
River plan rejected
NT’s water controller has rejected a mining company's application to pump 3,300 megalitres a year from the Roper River.
WA expands housing land
The WA Government has opened large tracts of land in Perth's outer suburbs in a bid to alleviate housing shortages.
WA goes for FIFO changes
The WA government says it will support all recommendations from a scathing review of sexual harassment in FIFO work.
Lobby slams coal hike
A major mining looby says the Queensland Government’s coal royalty hike is damaging the industry and killing investor confidence.
Origin stakes snapped up
Tamboran Resources has bought out Origin Energy's Beetaloo Basin gas exploration stakes.
Pole cost set to soar
A watchdog has reported on the cost of overhauling electricity grids to deal with the renewable energy transition in WA.
Singapore green deal coming
Singapore and Australia are expected to sign a new “green economy agreement” next month.