Major fast food franchises’ gross act
Major fast food stores have been slapped with large fines after some staff committed a gross act.
Environment
Record-breaking warm blast to hit Australia
Australians are in for a blast of warm weather ahead of the last full weekend of winter, with heat records expected to be broken throughout the week.
‘In distress’: Grim result of fishing trips
A mother dingo was reported to be unable to walk after becoming tangled in fishing hooks on a world heritage listed island.
‘Red flag’: Plastic health dangers revealed
Plastic has been part of our lives, for all our lives – but new research suggests the chemicals inside these substances pose unacceptable risks to human health. See the dangers.
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‘Craziness’: Australia’s big plan to join elite group
It’s something that only 20 other countries have embraced, and now Australia is keen to join them in a big way with off-shore energy generation.
Dan’s unpopular ban other states won’t follow
A controversial gas ban by Daniel Andrews is a policy that other state premiers cannot get behind, as energy bosses explain what the solution must be.
‘Urgent’ warning on Aussie power supply
The coal industry is facing its biggest challenge and threat — and it warns power supply needs “urgent investment” to continue.
Australia’s $1.5 trillion ticking time bomb
Australia’s electricity grid is hurtling towards more blackouts that we cannot control. See what it means for your household.
The man who wants to lower your power bills
He’s not a climate change evangelist but Alinta Energy boss Jeff Dimery sees a renewable future with affordable power. Here’s why.
Wild moment ape hurls intruder at zoo
The orang-utan was filmed dealing with an errant marsupial invading its zoo enclosure, leaving some zoo visitors shocked.
Push against ‘Elon Musk’ rocket launch site
Tension is building over plans for a new “Elon Musk-style” rocket launch site in Australia, with the Greens moving to block the $20m complex.
Australia must pursue the nuclear option, Coalition declares
The man drafting the Coalition’s energy policy says we can’t reach net zero without nuclear as a visiting advocate claims he was asked to hush-up a meeting with Labor.
How oil, sugar cane and poo could keep the lights on
These are the everyday items that could become new-age fuels for planes and homes across Australia. See how it can work.
New race to build Australia’s next power source
SA and Victoria have plans to build game-changing power plants that would deliver more jobs, as billionaire Andrew Forrest also throws his weight behind one.
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