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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.
Major New Zealand Bank Steadily Withdraws All Banking Services From Coal Miner
Banks are increasingly threatening to withdraw services from companies such as miners, provoking fury from Resources Minister Shane Jones.
Hydrogen Credits Not Enough to Overcome Red Tape Barrier: Mineral Council
‘If the government is serious about unlocking Australia’s vast critical mineral deposits ... we need to get the fundamentals right first,’ said the MCA.
Queensland Pauses All New Wind Farm Developments, Introduces Tougher Rules for Approval
New wind farms in Queensland will need to address key criteria, and can now be challenged by the public.
New $300 Million Scheme to Offer Farmers Discounted Loans to Cut Emissions
Scheme to offers interest rate discounts up to 1.15 percent through NAB’s green finance program, supporting Australia’s net-zero transition.
Rio Tinto Enlists ANU to Embed Indigenous Insights in Net Zero Effort
The university will be integrating cultural knowledge from Indigenous Australians into sustainable materials research.
Firefighters Battle Major Factory Fire Linked to Lithium Batteries
A large cloud of smoke could be seen in Melbourne’s south-east.
Man Climbs Off 3rd Floor Balcony to Escape e-Scooter Battery Fire
The fire department has advised that larger devices like e-scooters be charged in garages or sheds away from living spaces.
Minister Issues Order to Agency to Fund More Suburb-Wide Electrification Projects
The latest direction will be an expansion of an existing project that electrified multiple homes by replacing gas.
Australia Could Face Pressure to Follow US Tax and Deregulation Trends
Formers ambassadors say U.S. policy will ripple through locally.
