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Santos has given up its lease to explore for oil in the Great Australian Bight.
ICAC cleared of corruption claim
NT's anti-corruption watchdog has been cleared of a corruption claim, but criticised for workplace issues.
State rewards resources
The Queensland Government has opened up its $100 million Resources Community Infrastructure Fund (RCIF).
Big fine for car cartel
The European Union has accused major German car manufacturers of colluding to slow the development and rollout of car emission-control systems.
Friendly gas grants questioned
The Federal Government has awarded at least three gas contracts to a political donor and Liberal-linked company.
Ley denies kids' requirement
The Environment Minister is appealing a court’s ruling that she must protect young people from the impacts of greenhouse gases.
Carbon cut credits proposed
Experts have suggested charging companies for the future removal of their net carbon.
Santos sees CCS need
The CEO of Santos says investment in carbon capture and storage (CCS) is critical to keeping money in fossil fuels.
Export fund favours fossils
A Federal Government agency meant to fund export industries has been heavily focused on fossil fuels.
Defects lock new towers
Residents have been banned from moving into Sydney’s Imperial Towers complex because of “serious defects”.
Height risks high in Sydney sweep
Safety authorities have conducted a sweep of construction sites in northern Sydney and the Sutherland shire.
Safe Work has eyes on lungs
Safe Work Australia has launched a new campaign focusing on industries most at risk of occupational lung diseases.
Australia called to act again
The top US diplomat in Australia says both nations must set “more ambitious climate goals”.
Consumers drive NEM shift
Consumer take-up of solar and investment in large-scale renewables is transforming the way the energy market operates.
Green firms fined
Pacific Hydro and Hornsdale will pay over $1.6 million in penalties for breaching energy rules.
Telstra scores tower deal
Telstra says it will sell nearly half of its mobile tower business for $2.8 billion.
New fields opposed by locals
Anger is mounting after the Federal Government opened up oil and gas exploration neater the Twelve Apostles.