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Former chief scientist Alan Finkel has resigned from his advisory role at Victoria's State Electricity Commission (SEC).
Rich risks in green shift
Research from the US suggests financial risks from renewable energy transition are concentrated among the wealthy.
Bank responds to natural hits
The World Bank says it will ease financing for countries hit by natural disasters.
Critical change coming
The federal government may soon add new materials to Australia’s ‘critical minerals’ list.
Driverless train derails
An investigation has been launched after a driverless train derailment in WA.
Housing bill hampered
The $10 billion Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF) bill will not pass through parliament this week as planned.
Recycler faces court
Cleanaway is facing legal action after a workplace accident resulted in an employee being hospitalized for a hand injury.
Transition timing questioned
Some big players have weighed in on Australia’s energy transition progress, or lack thereof.
WA toll rises
Western Australia has witnessed the loss of 14 lives in workplace incidents since July 2022.
Gas plans for NT site
Gas company Tamboran Resources has unveiled plans to construct a liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant in Middle Arm near Darwin.
Grattan studies gas needs
The Grattan Institute is urging Australian governments to phase out natural gas by 2050.
Hazelwood enters new age
The former coal-fired power station in Hazelwood, Victoria, has successfully transitioned to battery power.
Macquarie leads EnergyAus bids
Macquarie is positioned as the frontrunner to acquire a stake of up to 50 per cent in EnergyAustralia, the third-largest electricity and gas supplier in Australia.
State spruiks green jobs
Victoria says its clean energy transition is projected to generate 10,000 jobs annually.