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The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) is continuing its campaign against Queensland’s coal royalty regime.
Sugarcane shifts to new fuel
Engineers in Queensland have found a way to more efficiently convert sugarcane into the building blocks of aviation fuel...
Dam site questioned
Questions have been raised about a planned pumped hydro dam to be built near a culturally significant site.
Exxon shown to have known early
A new study shows Exxon predicted global warming with remarkable accuracy years ago.
Oil boss to lead green talks
Activists are outraged that a UAE oil boss has been named to lead the COP28 climate summit.
Push to retain lithium brains
Industry figures say government money is needed to keep renewable energy startups in Australia.
State backs micro grids
The Queensland government has created a $10 million fund to develop ‘micro grids’ in Aboriginal and storm-prone communities.
Waste site works continue
The federal resources minister has visited the site of Australia's first national nuclear waste facility.
NT hopes for projects
The Northern Territory government insists major projects are going ahead, despite the collapse of the company behind some of its biggest plans.
Carbon scheme cleared
An official review has rejected extensive criticisms of Australia’s carbon credit scheme.
Lobbies push visa changes
The Federal Government is facing several calls for changes to Australia’s visa system.
Lost limbs bring warning
Stats show more than 150 limbs or digits were lost in workplace incidents in Victoria last year.
Billions behind energy shift
Plans have been outlined for a $7.8 billion project to transform Australia's energy map.
Green shift effects checked
Experts say a cautious approach is needed to ensure the renewable energy transition is not harmful to communities.
Queensland dumps pipe dream
The Queensland government has abandoned an 80-year-old water scheme after a review found it completely unviable.
MCA upset at EPA plan
Australia's main mining lobby is concerned about stronger environmental regulations.
Big coal plan goes quiet
Glencore says it will withdraw from its $1.5 billion Valeria coal project in central Queensland.
Exploration sales anger councils
The NT Government is set to allow fracking companies to sell gas from the Beetaloo Basin before production approvals are granted.