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‘This can be done’: UN chief says net-zero deadlines must be brought forward a decade

Australia and other developed countries must achieve net-zero emissions a decade earlier than most have promised, the UN chief says.

The New Daily · Mar 20, 2023

'This can be done': UN's message on net-zero deadlines

The UN secretary-general says developed nations like Australia must bring forward their net-zero timelines by a decade, given the latest climate change report.

AAP · Mar 20, 2023

World-first flexible export limits are coming to rooftop solar. Here's how they work

Australia is embarking on a world-first rollout of flexible export limits for rooftop solar to overcome the problem of network congestion. Here's how they work — and whether you might save.

ABC News · Mar 13, 2023

Endangered greater gliders will be collateral of planned burns, environmental groups say

Conservation groups say planned burns will kill hundreds of southern greater gliders in northern Victoria. The fire authority says an uncontrolled bushfire would be worse.

ABC News · Mar 6, 2023

'We don't fit all the rules': Businesses look for electrification pathway

The ACT government has taken the next step in its plan to switch off gas, calling for feedback on proposed legislation to ban new gas connections.

The Canberra Times · Mar 4, 2023

Air conditioning tips to boost energy efficiency and cut your power bill

What's your magic air conditioner number? Should you switch off the aircon when you pop to the shops? And does "dry mode" actually work?

ABC News · Feb 25, 2023

Australia has a vaping problem, but no easy health or political solution

Depending on who you listen to, vaping is either a public health solution, or a public health crisis, and what to do about it is on the minds of health ministers who'll discuss the issue today.

ABC News · Feb 23, 2023

Young man, 19, who died at falls remembered as 'down to earth, hardworking'

Thomas Livingstone is believed to have slipped while scrambling across rocks in front of the waterfall last weekend.

The Canberra Times · Feb 17, 2023

Tributes flow for 'first-class rower' who died at Gibraltar Falls

The ANU Boat Club has paid tribute to one of its members following his death.

The Canberra Times · Feb 15, 2023

ANU student drives petition for new Daley Road bus

Skye Predavec wants the ACT government to address the public transport 'deadzone'.

The Canberra Times · Feb 14, 2023