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A $2.7 million shade structure in Darwin’s CBD has been found to have reduced temperatures by less than 1℃.
PM edges toward net zero
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has taken a tiny step towards a target of net zero emissions by 2050.
Builders make big donations
Property developers have made $54.15 million in political donations since 1999.
Contractor fined for asbestos exposure
SafeWork SA has fined a contractor $3,600 for exposing workers to asbestos.
Insurers baulk at BI cases
Small business owners across the country are battling insurers over pandemic payouts.
State launches new laws for old sites
The Victorian Government is introducing legislation to stop development on a property if heritage buildings are illegally demolished.
Kean laments lack of settings
The NSW Government says uncertainty is holding back grid-scale battery projects.
SA scores double win
South Australia has achieved a double victory - running on 100 per cent renewable energy while boasting the cheapest ...
Big cable plan moving
Progress has been made on a planned $22 billion cable from the NT to Singapore.
Tree boost to cool Perth
The WA Government is funding efforts to cool suburbs by increasing tree cover.
WFH hoped to ease traffic woes
Infrastructure Victoria says more flexible working terms could ease public transport issues.
City helped by Swedish link
The Victorian city of Warrnambool has linked with a Swedish counterpart to work on a solar-to-hydrogen technology exchange.
Key strain to be compensated
A worker has been awarded compensation after he strained his back picking up company car keys.
NSW ticks tunnel plans
The NSW Government has granted approval for the Western Harbour Tunnel - the city's third harbour crossing.
State rejects dam "crumbs"
A Brazilian state government has rejected a settlement offer by mining company Vale SA over a deadly dam disaster.
New deals force green thinking
Australia is set to sign up to new agreements that will require it to integrate climate and pricing risks in its investments.
Class action on power prices
Lawyers are preparing a massive class action against two of Queensland's largest electricity generators.
SA satellite looms soon
The SA Government says it will send a locally manufactured satellite into orbit.