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As mining grows in remote WA, experts are working to ensure there is enough water.
NSW plans EV boost
In a bid to promote electric vehicle (EV) adoption, the NSW Government plans to install 1,500 charging plugs in regional tourism areas.
Space site seeks to grow
Equatorial Launch Australia (ELA) wants to expand the NT’s Arnhem Space Centre.
BHP seeks dam deal
BHP, the world's largest mining company, is seeking a settlement regarding a Brazilian dam disaster.
Green case pause questioned
Legal experts have questioned a federal government proposal to put a three-year pause on litigation for deceptive claims.
Local money in dark firms
Australia’s sovereign wealth fund has invested in Chinese Communist Party-linked companies and Uyghur oppression.
Bids flow for local power
ARENA says it has seen an overwhelming response to Round 1 of the Community Batteries Funding Program.
Big fine for quiet plants
The operators of AGL's Bayswater and Loy Yang power stations have been fined $6 million by the Federal Court.
Gas paused at last minute
The Federal Court has ordered Santos to halt its Barossa gas project at the eleventh hour.
Native title for WA stretch
The Federal Court has recognised native title rights in WA’s northern Goldfields.
Powerful bid knocked back
Overseas investors have faced a setback in their proposed takeover of Origin Energy.
DEWR strike supported
Employees at the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) have opted to strike.
Expert silence questioned
Concern has been raised about the integrity of NSW inquiry into mining health impacts.
WA backs off pumped plan
The WA Government has decided against using pumped hydro as a replacement for the state's closing coal-fired power plants by 2030, citing feasibility issues.
Woodside seeks change
Woodside Energy wants the offshore approval system reformed, saying the current system is putting a major project at risk.