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Whitehaven Coal Maules Creek mine is being investigated over its groundwater use.
Scientists unite for climate call
Over 11,000 scientists from more than 150 countries have endorsed the declaration of a climate emergency.
Call to avoid tax-dodgers
Experts say companies that fight hard to avoid tax should not be granted government contracts.
Cladding list to stay secret
A list of 444 NSW buildings potentially clad in flammable material will not be made public.
India out of giant trade deal
Leaders of 15 Asia-Pacific nations have agreed to terms on the world's largest trade deal.
Native logging allowed
The Queensland Government has allowed the harvesting of a native forest to continue, claiming it will save up to 500 jobs.
CEFC boost for batteries
The Federal Government has been praised for “mimicking” its opposition’s energy plan.
CSIRO gets eyes underground
CSIRO engineers have developed a new scanning device that can give a full panoramic view of an underground coal mine.
ETU to maintain pressure
The electricians' union says it will not relent in its attacks on crossbench senators over anti-union laws.
Farmers lose coal fight
Queensland farmers in the grip of drought have lost a legal fight against a coal project.
Shell demands blood
Reports say job applicants are being forced to give blood tests and waive privacy rights to work on Shell's QGC project.
Court overturns backpacker tax
The Federal Court has decided to overturn the controversial backpacker tax.
Cubbie lets locals look
Queensland’s Cubbie Station has opened its gates in an attempt to improve its damaged reputation.
Nyrstar leaks revealed
Details have been revealed about two chemical leaks from metals processor Nyrstar into Port Pirie's groundwater.
Big firms look at leaving lobbies
The chairman of Alinta Energy says big lobbies are undermining climate change policy.
Huge PFAS case gets rolling
Australia’s largest ever class action has been launched over PFAS contamination.
Stadium cladding deemed 'low risk'
Marvel Stadium – one of Melbourne’s premier sports arenas – is covered in flammable cladding.
Dissent sweeps GHD
Leaks suggest one of the major contractors for the Carmichael mine has been rocked by internal dissent.
Firm faces bushfire fines
State regulator Energy Safe Victoria (ESV) has laid six charges against energy company Powercor ...
Norway oil fund hits new height
The value of Norway's sovereign wealth fund has grown to a record 10 trillion Norwegian crowns ($A1.6 trillion).
Origin boss calls for certainty
Origin Energy boss Frank Calabria says the era of new coal power is over.