Eco hypocrisy of Gen Z Aussies exposed
They’re the most environmentally conscious cohort in history, dubbed ‘Generation Sustainable’, but young Aussies have a very dirty secret.
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‘Malevolent:’ Barnaby’s call on Chinese EVs
The Nationals firebrand has stoked fears the technology could be used for “malevolent purposes,” pointing towards Israel’s deadly pager attack on Hezbollah.
Ex-Treasurer says nuclear energy inevitable
Former Treasurer Joe Hockey has appeared to lend his support to the Coalition’s election pledge to build seven nuclear energy plants.
Simple change coming to Coles stores
The company will conduct the eight-week trial at five stores across the country.
‘Doomed to fail’: Dutton’s big claim
While Peter Dutton has chosen not to reveal the cost of the Coalition’s plans to build seven nuclear reactors, he has made one big claim.
Nuclear ‘only chance at net zero’: Dutton
Peter Dutton is forging ahead with his plan to build seven nuclear reactors across Australia, should he win the next election.
Bold new move to pay Aussies for trees
A council is considering a bold new proposal to give money to Aussies for one simple act.
Joyce’s wild nuclear claim after earthquake
A wild claim from Barnaby Joyce about the future of a nuclear plant in the area where a 4.7 magnitude quake struck has led to a fiery exchange with a fellow panellist.
$290m shake-up to ease cost of power bills
One state has committed another $290m to get more solar panels onto homes and businesses, with the ultimate aim of bringing energy bills down.
Town blindsided by ‘horrific’ $200m plan
A major solar farm project has sparked a war of words in a tiny farming community, with neighbours blindsided by ‘monstrous’ proposal.
Grim outlook of ‘hotter, wetter’ spring
Australia’s national disaster agency is bracing for hotter, wetter and windier weather as the country slides deeper into spring, with some parts of the country in much higher danger.
‘Dodgy’: Star fumes over renewables project
A TV star has slammed the Victorian government over “secretive” plans to build a massive renewable energy battery project next to her farm.
ScoMo vetoed unwinnable nukes plan
Nationals MP Barnaby Joyce says former prime minister Scott Morrison ditched taking a nuclear energy policy to an election because it was unpopular.
‘Taste test’: Aussies urged to drink sewage
An unusual change to water that millions of Australians drink has raised eyebrows, as authorities campaign to “build acceptance and understanding” of the idea.
Farmers mass protest outside premier’s lunch
Hundreds of angry farmers and regional community members have staged a mass protest outside an event attended by state’s premier.
Billionaire’s big solar plan gets green light
A major new solar project backed by one of Australia’s tech billionaires will set Australia on a path to becoming a “renewable energy superpower”.
Push for major bin change across Australia
Two experts are calling for a nationwide change to household bin systems, that could see every home sorting their trash into four different bins.
Huge change for millions of Aussie bins
A popular item could be banned from bins in one state under a proposed shake-up, with feedback of the changes open to the community.
Huge problem Australia is ignoring
There’s a big question being posed in Australian politics right now, but it ignores the easiest and only viable solution to the energy conundrum.
Dutton’s bold pledge on nuclear power
Peter Dutton has hit the sticks to promote his controversial nuclear energy plan but remains mum on how much the “essential” project will cost.
Bowen flags batteries, EVs next priority
Energy Minister Chris Bowen said households could soon be further incentivised to buy into batteries or be able to use an EV to charge the home.
$22.7bn bid to secure Aussie jobs
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has revealed how a $22.7bn policy to ensure Australia leads the renewable energy transition will be delivered.
City reveals major change to household bins
One city has sold off its waste management service for $110m. This is what it means for staff and households throwing out rubbish.
‘Multiple reactors’: New detail in nuke plan
The Coalition’s energy spokesman Ted O’Brien has revealed a surprising new detail for the opposition’s nuclear energy plan.
Dutton’s surprising hint on nuclear cost
The Opposition Leader is under pressure to release the costings of the Coalition’s controversial nuclear power plan it announced on Wednesday.
Cold snap, outages trigger gas threat
Users across Australia’s east coast states risk facing a gas supply shortage, as a cold snap bites, the energy market operator has warned.
‘Lethal’ balloons banned in tourist hotspot
A local NSW council has brought in a ban on balloons and other party items in an effort to protect local native wildlife.
Nuclear plan sparks brutal meme onslaught
Blinky the three-eyed fish, hazmat suits and radioactive waste have featured in a scare campaign pushing back against the Coalition’s nuclear proposal.
‘Can’t assemble Ikea flat pack’: PM’s dig
Anthony Albanese has questioned the Coalition’s ability to pull off its nuclear energy plan, labelling the proposal as “half baked” and an “economic catastrophe”.
States slam door on Dutton’s nuclear plan
Peter Dutton’s election promise to build seven nuclear reactors has been met with a firm no from the state premiers, and one would-be premier.
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