‘It was big:’ 5.0 earthquake rocks region
A 5.0 magnitude earthquake has rocked a regional area of Australia, with the local mayor Steve Reynolds saying, “You couldn’t miss it, it was big.”
Environment
Probe into cancer-linked ‘forever chemicals’
A newly announced senate committee will look into the threats posed to Australians by cancer-causing ‘forever chemicals’.
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”.
Major fast food franchises’ gross act
Major fast food stores have been slapped with large fines after some staff committed a gross act.
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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.
What’s holding Australia back from next boom
Australia is number one globally for many resources but experts warn there are some roadblocks holding us back to reap the rewards of the next mining boom.
Must-have smart items in Aussie homes
The dream Australian home is changing faster than ever with sales of a newer household product predicted to boom.
Mapped: our first taste of hot, dry season
Warm and dry conditions are set to dominate most of the country, with daily maximums spiking 10 degrees above average in some areas. Find out what’s in store.
‘Believe it’: Shocking price of insurance
The residents of a flood-ravaged region are facing unimaginable price hikes in the wake of devastating weather events.
Man fined $2k for feeding dingoes
Rangers are “extremely frustrated” to catch a man feeding two dingoes despite a recent spike in animal attacks.
Climate change prompts China security threat
A major climate change issue has prompted a national security threat for Australia as a “trigger” for regional conflict with China.
Original URL: https://www.thechronicle.com.au/technology/environment/page/198