Labor hands foreign wind giant a sweet political deal
Labor offered Equinor 90 days to decide whether to accept an offshore wind licence offer in NSW – enough time for the election to be decided and for it to walk away if the Coalition wins.
Climate Change
‘Deeply sorry’: Teal MP apologises to family of dead footballer
Dr Sophie Scamps has apologised to the family of former Manly player Keith Titmuss after she referenced his tragic death when talking about “lethal humidity” at a climate change forum.
Warrnambool starts to mixed weather and punters’ fortunes
Jackets were discarded as the Warrnambool carnival began to sunshine and an early win by a local hero before the puffer coats were back as the day ended with a beaten favourite.
‘Deeply concerning’: Critical shortage threatens nation’s future
The future of Australia’s housing and infrastructure industries are under threat with a shortage of key workers reaching critical levels, exacerbated by 13 universities scrapping courses in the field.
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Key issue that could sway election
Gen Z and Millennial voters are now the largest voting block in Australia and a new poll has delivered a clear warning to the major parties about what they want.
Energy a major divide as election looms
The battle to lower electricity bills and get Australia to net zero is firming up to be a major point of difference in the two major parties. Here’s what they’ve promised.
‘Climate charlatans’: Greens’ big call on Labor
With less than a week before Australia votes, the Greens have revealed a key demand Anthony Albanese will need to consider if he needs to form minority government.
Proxy adviser takes aim at Woodside
Woodside’s board is in the firing line as CEO Meg O’Neill hopes for North West Shelf certainty ahead of another AGM marked by big police presence.
Power shift: Auto giant’s battery plan could spark EV revolution
A connectivity revolution between solar panels and electric cars would be triggered by extending battery subsidies, says Mitsubishi’s Australian chief.
It’s expensive to get to net zero: Fortescue racks up $350m drill bill
Fortescue has started work on one of the giant solar farms it needs to turn iron ore mines green and is forking out $350m for electric drill rigs.
Dick Smith’s challenge to electric plane developers
Frustrated by the lack of progress in emissions-free air travel, Dick Smith is offering a valuable prize to the first person to fly an electric aircraft from England to Australia.
Clean energy company raises $127m to take technology global
Renewables pioneer RayGen Resources says the $127m Series D funding it’s raised is among the largest clean energy technology capital raisings ever in Australia.
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