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Harvard University researchers say Exxon Mobil has intentionally misrepresented climate science.
ARENA backing SA battery
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency will fund a new $12 million battery in South Australia.
Gas guns make whales turn tail
Queensland researchers have found that machine noise can cause whales to turn tail.
Chinese changes to affect local works
New Chinese guidelines restricting investment overseas will have impacts in the Australian property market.
Criminal links called out
An expert on the mafia says big public works are big targets for organised crime.
Insider questions union moves
A senior CFMEU official has questioned the looming merger of Australia’s biggest unions.
Metallica moving on QLD bauxite
Federal environmental approval has been granted for the Urquhart bauxite project in Queensland.
Mining map for deeper digging
A mining lobby has joined has laid out a 15-year roadmap to deliver Australia’s major new mines of the future.
Frydenberg reflects on power game
Energy Minister Josh Frydenberg has reflected on the changing state of Australia’s energy system.
Adani hit with minor fine
Indian mining giant Adani has been hit with a $12,000 over an environmental breach at its Abbot Point coal terminal in north Queensland.
Local pollutants illegal elsewhere
Environmentalists say Australian power stations produce levels of toxic air pollution that would be illegal in ...
Aurora launched for Port Augusta
Port Augusta is set to host a new $650 million, 150MW solar thermal power plant.
Call for focus on killer coal
The Queensland Government has been urged to improve its coal dust monitoring practices.
Names needed for asbestos register
Researchers are looking for people who have worked or are currently working in asbestos removal to be part of an asbestos removalist register.
Super-union could be blocked
The Federal Government wants to block the merger of Australia’s biggest maritime and construction unions.
New 'bots built for trickier tasks
The people building robots to do human jobs are showing off their wares.
Power firms urged to use 'plain English'
Power companies must relay costs to customers “in plain English”...
QLD gas plan re-jigged
Controversial plans for a gas-fired power station in Queensland are back on the table.
Green group digs up coal concerns
Reports say a string of environmental licence breaches at Whitehaven Coal’s four NSW mines have been covered up.
Recycling issues piling up
Household recycling is not happening as most people expect, and authorities are scrambling to respond.
Cigarette streets could save waste
Mixing cigarette butts into footpaths could save money and reduce urban heat.