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Global greenhouse gas emissions are almost back to pre-pandemic levels.
CEFC backs hydro-trucks
The Australian Government is investing in the world’s heaviest fuel cell electric trucks.
CSIRO reports on EV needs
CSIRO has provided new insights into the future supply and demand of metals critical for the renewable energy revolution.
Incitec warns of looming closure
High gas prices have been blamed for the closure of a Queensland fertiliser plant.
Servos warned of EV rise
Fuel retailers have been warned that electric vehicles may be cheaper than petrol cars as soon as 2025.
Cartel crunch questioned
The competition watchdog wants legal changes to stop “cartel activity” by global freight companies.
Berejiklian probe closed to public
The NSW ICAC has completed public hearings in its inquiry into alleged corruption by NSW MPs.
FIFO study finds sleep issues
Research shows fly-in, fly-out workers are at significant risk of sleep loss and sleep disorders.
Procurement warning issued
The ACCC has issued a warning on cartel conduct risk in public sector tenders.
SafeWork reports on asbestos sweep
SafeWork SA has released a report following compliance audits on asbestos removal practices.
Condensers set for more green power
Technology to stabilise South Australia’s energy grid has been successfully installed.
Costs obscured in zero plan
Energy Minister Angus Taylor has refused to detail the cost to taxpayers of the government’s 2050 climate plan.
Microbe carbon sinks coming
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation has backed efforts to remove carbon from the atmosphere using microbes.
Treasury reveals green role
The federal Treasury says it had very little to do with the economic modelling behind Australia’s net zero by 2050 plan.
Sub decisions quizzed
Questions have been asked about American shipbuilding executives on an official government advisory panel.
Hope reigns in zero plan
Australia’s net-zero emissions ‘plan’ pins its hopes to technologies that do not yet exist.
Compo fraud caught
A truck driver who secretly worked while receiving workers' compensation payments has been ordered to pay over $70,000.
Woodside plans blue/green site
Woodside wants to build a giant hydrogen and ammonia production hub on government land south of Perth.
Call for more cable talks
An Aborignal group has called for more consultation on a multi-billion dollar cable plan.