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Large New Zealand Wind Farm Project Denied Approval on Environmental Grounds
The current resources minister has questioned the decision.
E-Scooter Operators Pull out of Inner City Melbourne Area Due to 400 Percent Fee Hike
‘E-scooters have continued to be the source of feedback and complaints to Council,’ Mayor Stephen Jolly recently said.
Labor Government Invests $750 Million in Metals Innovation Soon After US Tariffs
Albanese called the US tariffs more ideological than practical.
Bank Australia to Reject Loans for Petrol and Hybrid Cars
The move comes as new EV car sales begin to stall.
Labor’s ‘Solar for Apartments’ Scheme to Cost $25 Million
The Coalition however, is concerned Labor’s renewables only policy is driving up the cost of living.
Chinese Brands Fuel 350 Percent Growth in Available EV Models in Australia
Climate Change Department representative said there were 160 EV models available in Australia at the end of 2024, up from 45 in 2022.
New Emission Standards to Create $8 Billion in Health Benefits: Climate Change Department
Those health benefits are expected to derive from the positive impact on public health due to cleaner air from reduced emissions.
Critical Mineral Miner Says Health Concerns a Top Priority Amid Pushback on Air Pollution
Gippsland Critical Minerals responds to worried residents that the project will release toxic materials into the air.
Victoria’s $18,000 Climate Change Doomsday Clock Vandalised
A controversial $18,000 countdown clock said to mark the beginning of the end has been heavily graffitied.
Council in Melbourne Installs $18,000 ‘Doomsday Clock’ Predicting Climate Catastrophe in 6 Years
The art installation was paid for by Yarra City Council in Melbourne’s inner-city.
Government Announces $2.4 Billion Rescue Package for Whyalla Steelworks
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Whyalla was critical to Australia’s national interest and has pledged to transform it into a ‘green iron’ powerhouse.
Power Prices Could Surge 20 to 35 Percent Due to Net Zero: Moody’s
The net zero transition will cost between $150 billion and $190 billion, according to Moody’s.
MP Backs TV Star Catriona Rowntree’s Protest Against Rural Battery Project Due to Fire Risks
The project is slated for Little River, the film location for movies like Mad Max.
Labor Outlines Funding for 250 More EV Chargers Across 3 States
New kerbside chargers with 500 plugs to be installed across NSW, Victoria, and SA.
Labor Minister Pressed During Question Time on Shelved Environmental Regulation Bill
During Question the opposition grilled Plibersek after Labor shelved its Nature Positive Bill, allegedly under mining industry pressure.
Investigation Underway After Wind Turbine Collapses Due to Suspected Lightning Strikes
A Victorian MP is calling for an audit of the state’s wind farms after a string of incidents in the state.
Linking Green Energy Tax Incentives to ‘Community Benefits’ Will Increase Business Costs: ACCI
‘This will drive up costs, complexity and compliance and be a major retardant on investment,’ said ACCI director Peter Grist.
Bowen ‘Surprised’ by Queensland’s Withdrawal From $12.5 Billion Hydrogen Project
Gladstone Mayor Matt Burnett expressed optimism it could still go ahead without state government support.
Queensland LNP Walks Away From $12.5 Billion Net Zero Hydrogen Project
The Central Queensland Hydrogen Project is to end after the state treasurer refused to invest more money into it.
Labor Minister Confirms Tougher Environmental Laws Off the Table Due to Insufficient Support
Foreign Minister Penny Wong confirmed the federal government will not proceed with contentious Nature Positive laws.