‘Socialist’ teachers target eight Victorian Labor MPs including education minister – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Jul 25
Fossil fuels in Australia receive four times more government support than renewables, report finds The report comes months before Australia takes charge of negotiations at this year's United Nations climate summit Cop31 The Independent UK · Jul 25
Innovative tech funded to deliver energy transition Australian energy companies have received federal funding to address complex problems associated with the energy transition. AAP · Jul 22
Leaders want Pacific voices heard on climate change Pacific and First Nation Australians are presenting their lived experience in hopes that their voices can be at the centre of COP31 negotiations. AAP · Jul 15
Former top BHP economist urges tougher government policies to push miners to decarbonise Exclusive: ‘The preferred policy is, of course, a carbon price,’ Dr Huw McKay says, amid slowdown in BHP action on emissions The Guardian - AU · Jul 9
Huge energy bill blowout due to past 'denial and delay' Energy Minister Chris Bowen has defended Labor's handling of the power grid, despite coalition figures pointing to a $23 billion blowout in consumer costs. AAP · Jul 5
'Can you imagine': PM mocks One Nation over fuel crisis Australia's multicultural background is being held up by the government as a reason the nation was able to strike fuel supply deals with its Asian neighbours. AAP · Jul 3
Many Australians can get three free hours of power from today. Here’s how Residents of Queensland, New South Wales and South Australia with a smart meter can access the Solar Sharer energy offer from 1 July The Guardian - AU · Jun 30
Why are some Australian energy bills going up – and when will they come down? Power prices are expected to fall from 1 July – but the savings, touted by Chris Bowen, won’t be passed on to many households and businesses The Guardian - AU · Jun 24
PM still hedging on extension of fuel tax discount Asked whether a decision is likely on an extension to the federal government's fuel tax discount, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says a call is days away. AAP · Jun 20
Denial is back in vogue. As Australia leads climate talks, it’s beyond time we took the issue seriously It is unlikely that many voters are flocking to Pauline Hanson for her scientific insights – but that is where they are lining up, regardless The Guardian - AU · Jun 13
Protesters clash outside One Nation fundraiser while Labor says opposition parties will ‘give us chaos’ Pauline Hanson claimed fundraiser was moved from original location due to ‘too many bookings’, not because of expected protests The Guardian - AU · Jun 13
Australia can switch from fossil fuel exports to renewables, says next Cop president Climate minister Chris Bowen says country must prepare for changing world and can play bigger role in reducing emissions The Guardian - UK · Jun 13
Fuel prices destined to jump despite record supplies The expected end to the 32-cent-a-litre fuel tax cut will see fuel prices tick back up despite hopes for a looming resolution to the conflict in Iran. AAP · Jun 12
The Conversation · Jun 11 Grattan on Friday: Albanese’s broken promises have played into Hanson’s insurgency After Labor targeted the threat of One Nation in a recent appeal to supporters for donations, the insurgents played tit for tat.
AAP · Jun 9 Australia, Turkey launch ambitious electrification goal Electrification, waste and building efficiency targets have been proposed by the leaders of international climate negotiations to keep a key goal within reach.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 9 ‘Electrify daily life’, urges Cop31 host A third of world’s energy needs should come from electricity by 2035, says Turkish minister Murat Kurum, as he sets out priorities priority for this year’s UN climate summit
AAP · Jun 9 Clean energy COP hits fossil fuel phase-out demands International climate talks will centre on electrification amid criticism the controversial fossil fuel phase-out agenda is largely missing in action.
AAP · Jun 6 Fuel stocks look secure into August as price hike eases The nation's fuel reserves are flush as petrol prices at the bowser continue to drop, but motorists could be in for a shock when the excise discount ends.
AAP · Jun 5 Australia urged to step up climate leadership on oceans Australia is facing calls to elevate the ocean degradation agenda at upcoming climate talks to prevent ongoing harm to reefs, coastlines and fisheries.
AAP · May 30 Diesel boost on the water for bottlenecked regions The federal government has secured additional diesel to help ease Queensland's regional supply bottlenecks.
AAP · May 26 Data centre power concerns spark moratorium call A report by Greenpeace has challenged claims Australia's AI-fuelled data centre boom can support rather than undermine the clean energy transition.
AAP · May 26 FED:'Biggest hypocrite': clash over climate expenses Energy Minister Chris Bowen has defended the $150 million cost of Australia chairing the UN's climate summit, while blasting the coalition over travel.
AAP · May 26 FED:'Biggest hypocrite': minister hits out at COP concerns Energy Minister Chris Bowen has defended the $150 million cost of Australia chairing the United Nations' leading climate summit, the COP31.
AAP · May 26 'Biggest hypocrite': clash over climate expenses Energy Minister Chris Bowen has defended the $150 million cost of Australia chairing the UN's climate summit, while blasting the coalition over travel.