Climate protesters swarm premier’s office
Climate activists have held a snap protest outside a premier’s office over the approval of the largest gas plant in the southern hemisphere.
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Possum takes out city’s power grid
Authorities are holding a possum responsible for a widespread blackout that plunged most of the Western Australian city of Bunbury into darkness.
How to see spectacular meteor shower
A giant meteor shower is set to pass over Australia this weekend, but one thing is threatening our chances of seeing the spectacular shoW.
Revealed: Surprise cost of nuclear power vs solar, wind
The cost of nuclear-powered energy grids compared to solar and wind has been revealed – and the results might surprise you. See how and why.
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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.
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.
Surprising reason more Aussies choosing gas
A new industry report reveals more Australians than ever are using gas in the home, despite greenie campaigns – but there are concerns they could end up paying more for it.
Wintery blast to lash southeast Australia
Multiple southeast states could cop the brunt of a wintery blast over the coming days – which could bring 110kmh winds, heavy rainfalls, dangerous surf and even snow.
‘Massive’ meteor lights up night sky
Some Aussies were treated to a remarkable sight on Wednesday night, as a “huge” meteor lit up the sky. Watch the video.
Supermarket REDcycle reboot update
Supermarkets Coles, Woolworths and Aldi are under pressure to reboot a critical recycling program for Aussie shoppers. Here’s why.
Surprise claim as AI to create 200k jobs
Thousands of Australian jobs in the AI sector could be created this decade, but major issues remain unanswered.
Simple, cheap tricks help frogs fight killer fungus
Frogs facing extinction from a global fungal infection are being saved by greenhouse-like shelters developed by an international research team including the University of Tasmania.
Bird flu detected at second Sydney farm
The highly contagious and deadly strain of avian flu was detected near the first site, with authorities now required to euthanise an estimated 87,000 birds.
‘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.
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