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Australia needs $100 billion and bold policies for its green energy goals, experts say.
Muja life extended
Western Australia's Muja coal-fired power station will remain operational for longer.
Report predicts red future
Australia is facing four decades of budget deficits, according to the latest Intergenerational Report.
Bushfire risk predicted
With past wet conditions promoting fuel growth, large areas of Australia could see a higher bushfire risk in coming months.
Fires drive quokka change
Scientists have observed adaptations among quokkas in response to prescribed burns.
Frog sounds show eco-health
Australian researchers are drawing on the love lives of frogs to better understand whether an ecosystem is healthy.
Fukushima release looms
Japan is preparing to release treated nuclear wastewater from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean.
Hookworms set on human disease
A world-first human trial has used live hookworms to combat diseases such as Type 2 diabetes.
Hydrogen fuel path laid
A new report has been released that could accelerate Australia's hydrogen-powered transport future.
State stays off new Murray plan
Victoria has refused to sign on to the federal government’s new Murray-Darling Basin Plan.
EPA lays gold charges
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has launched criminal proceedings against Newcrest's Cadia gold mine.
King backs maligned method
The resources minister has endorsed carbon capture despite recent shifts on the idea within her party.
CEFC eyes grid
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) will soon make investments in the power grid.
EnergyAus joins offshore bid
EnergyAustralia has joined the race to develop offshore wind farms off Victoria's coast.
Gas handouts studied
Gas pipeline owners have been accused of using huge financial concessions to offset the early obsolescence of...
NSW splits for focus
The NSW Department of Planning and Environment is being split up to focus more on climate and housing.
Snowy firm fined for spill
A Snowy 2.0 contractor has received its third fine for polluting Kosciuszko National Park waterways.
Zinc-air cells tested
Batteries built from zinc and air could be the future power source for electric vehicles.
Defence faces croc fine
The Department of Defence faces a $1.5 million fine over a crocodile attack.