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Federal government funding will boost hydrogen and low emissions iron and steel research.
Icebreaker issues grow
Serious issues have limited the operations of Australia’s Antarctic icebreaker.
Alinta boss sees price rise
A big player in the energy sector says Australians will pay more for power.
Processing suggested for Darwin hub
The possibility of new fossil fuel activities have stirred controversy in the Northern Territory.
Woodside stares down green revolt
Woodside Energy is at a crossroads with environmentalists and investors over its climate strategies.
Hydro milestones marked
Queensland has announced milestones with two significant projects: the Pioneer-Burdekin Pumped Hydro project and the Gladstone hydrogen facility.
Coal mine ownership shifts
After the exit of a Chinese backer, Stanmore Coal has acquired full ownership of Queensland's Eagle Downs mine.
Big bump for QLD tradies
The minimum pay for the average Queensland construction worker on civil projects has been increased to over $200,000 a year.
Fossil rise seen since Paris
Most fossil fuel companies have ramped up production since the signing of the Paris Agreement, a new study finds.
Builders recoil at fairer deals
The developer’s lobby says union-friendly IR laws could see Australia miss its ambitious national housing target.
Subbies feel broader pressures
The collapse of four prominent Canberra-based building companies this year has left subcontractors in dire straits, collectively owed millions of dollars.
Rail firms fined over fatality
Fines of over half a million dollars have been issued following a fatal train derailment in NSW.
Combet speaks on power shift
Greg Combet, incoming chair of the Net Zero Economy Agency, has urged a “just transition” for coal workers in the shift to renewable power.
New method for critical search
New techniques could help Australia find resources critical to its net-zero goals.
Adani in FIFO fight
A dispute has erupted between mining giant Adani and a town that once welcomed it.
VicGrid plots path
VicGrid has announced details of its planned investigation into a new transmission line route.
Sub delay predicted
A US Navy review finds the delivery of nuclear-powered submarines to Australia could face a delay of up to three years.