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A Labor-led Senate committee has recommended retiring Australia’s coal-fired power stations and not funding new ones.
Economists aim at gas billions
A new report says the Federal Government could make nearly $3 billion a year by forcing offshore petroleum companies to pay a flat royalty on the gas they extract and export.
Gas activists line up Pilliga push
A fresh round of environmental fighting could kick off over Santos’ plan to produce coal seam gas (CSG) in the Pilliga State Forest.
Jail time for bus stop scam
A former Victorian senior public servant has been sentenced to eight years' jail for a scam involving over $15 million of taxpayers' money.
Adani given free rein on water
The $16b Carmichael coal mine has been granted unlimited access to groundwater ...
Experts want action on dust disease
Experts are rallying together to call for stronger regulations against black lung.
Half-ready work scheme launched
The Federal Government has launched an unpaid internship program with the backing of any legislation.
Tax changes labelled 'political'
The Federal Government has secured a win in its fight to cut the corporate tax rate.
Toxic foam limits lowered
A federal regulator has decreased the acceptable limits for exposure to toxic fire-fighting chemicals.
'Clean' Carmichael claim questioned
Media reports have cast doubt on the claim Australia will send India its cleanest-burning coal.
SA unveils $1b solar plan
South Australian Premier Jay Weatherill has announced plans to build a $1 billion battery and solar farm ...
Westinghouse files for bankruptcy
Westinghouse Electric has filed for bankruptcy after billions of dollars of cost overruns at four nuclear reactors under construction in the US.
New ruling lets Japanese reactors fire
Japan’s nuclear power industry has won a legal victory against an injunction that was preventing it from running two key reactors.
CRC focusing on foam
Experts have released new guidelines for dealing with sites contaminated with fire-fighting foams.
NT bringing asbestos control closer
Asbestos control will soon be covered under in the Northern Territory’s Public and Environmental Health Act.
QLD taking black lung seriously
The Queensland Government says it is ramping up efforts to tackle black lung.
Shipbuilding base planned
A new centre will help Adelaide's Osborne shipyards prepare workers for $90 billion worth of shipbuilding.
Activists attack CBA over coal
Activists have scaled the Commonwealth Bank of Australia's Sydney headquarters to protest coal financing.
Detailed data for efficient fix
CSIRO scientists have helped develop a way to measure the real-time energy use of every device in a household.