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Up to $100 million will be spent helping heavy vehicles in Australia go electric.
Energy issues reported
Electricity prices have been cooling off, but a new report shows market volatility remains a concern.
UN seeks nuclear update
The UN is revisiting nuclear war risks, thirty-five years and many threats after its most recent review.
Queensland drops hydro options
Queensland’s new LNP government has dumped a major hydro project, report findings notwithstanding.
Ship fight winner called soon
South Korea and Japan are leading the race to build Australia's next frigate fleet.
Incidents drive new investments
A major builder is investing $1.2 million in safety after two severe incidents.
New cancer links claimed
Scientists in the US have linked 22 pesticides to prostate cancer, raising fresh concerns for farmers.
FIFO partner issues surveyed
FIFO workers’ partners face emotional and physical stress when their loved ones leave.
Fossil fuels for brisk conditions
Australia’s energy market is feeling the chill, but coal and gas have kept the lights on.
MP tour to ease transition
Federal ministers will visit industrial heartlands to see how to retain regional jobs.
Space industry shifting
Governments are greenlighting rocket projects despite environmental outcry and defence cuts.
Pet food power going green
Mars Wodonga says it will soon be Australia’s first fully renewable manufacturing facility.
Climate report backs concern
Australia’s climate is warming fast, bringing harsher fires, hotter seas, and shifting rainfall extremes.
New site for printed solar
A new CSIRO facility has been created to bring flexible solar tech to market.
Tax collection tallied
Australia’s top corporations have paid record taxes, but over 1,200 still managed to pay nothing.