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End of the road as diesel drives truckies to the brink

Truck drivers across the country are urging the federal government to reinstate the fuel excise cut in the lead-up to Christmas, as diesel prices surge.

AAP · Sep 25

Angus Taylor pledges to repeal swathe of climate policies, saying ‘Australia has done its bit’

Several measures were previously introduced or supported by Coalition, prompting claim Liberals and Nationals would ‘let climate change rip’

The Guardian - AU · Sep 23

Iran-US war latest: Saudi Arabia says it downed drone near Mecca as US House votes to rein in Trump’s powers

Trump says he is open to negotiations to end the war with Iran, but stresses the final decision rests with him

The Independent UK · Sep 15

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Fuel excise cut could return as prices skyrocket again

Labor is under renewed pressure to lower the tax on fuel as the cost of filling up soars amid the US-Iran conflict with no end in sight.

AAP · Sep 14

Labor appoints former opposition leader to Snowy Hydro

The Labor government has appointed former opposition leader Sussan Ley to help steer its controversial Snowy Hydro development.

AAP · Sep 14

First case of bird flu in endangered Australian sea lion confirmed – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Sep 12

Latest Optus outage triggers welfare checks from police

Customers in four states and jurisdictions were affected by the telco's second systems failure in a year, which prompted welfare checks by police.

AAP · Sep 12

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Labor insists it isn't gaslighting on reserve backflip

The government insists it is not backtracking on a plan to ensure steady gas supply as industry and experts raise alarm bells about a bloated energy market.

AAP · Sep 10

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Chris Bowen on co-hosting COP and Australia’s renewables target

It’s been a year of devastating floods and fires around the world and has served as a stark reminder of the increasing ravages of climate change.

The Conversation · Sep 9

$46k Palau Wi-Fi tab, NCA hunt and new tech deal rules

Australia pays $46k for Palau summit internet boost.

The Canberra Times · Sep 6

Pacific summit underway in Palau without key leaders

Anthony Albanese, Chris Bowen and Pat Conroy are leading Australia's diplomatic effort at this year's Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting.

AAP · Aug 30

Pacific wants climate, development focus at summit

While the Pacific is often pitched as a geopolitical battleground, the region's leaders and advocates urge a focus on improving lives on the ground.

AAP · Aug 29

Datacentre power struggle shows Albanese must hold the line against big tech and fossil fuels

As he negotiates Australia’s AI future, the prime minister is under pressure from leaders of conservative states and territories

The Guardian - AU · Aug 28

No special carve-out for states using fossil fuel to power datacentres, Chris Bowen insists, despite new conditions

Energy minister says states can apply to use coal and gas supply to power datacentres but must prove it is cheaper than renewables

The Guardian - AU · Aug 28

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AAP · Aug 28

Aussie emissions down but pace must pick up for 2030

Record levels of solar, wind and battery use are pushing down emissions in Australia but bigger cuts will be needed to meet its climate goal.

The Guardian - AU · Aug 27

A new energy scheme gives Australians three hours of free power a day – but there could be an expensive catch

Solar Sharer program was designed for homes without rooftop solar, but observers say supply and peak use charges are ‘much higher’

The Conversation · Aug 27

Grattan on Friday: Albanese to hit campaign trail – for a Security Council seat

Like many of his predecessors, Anthony Albanese has grown to enjoy the international diplomatic round that goes with the prime minister’s job. These days it’s quite a thing, with an extensive “summit season” that dominates the latter months of the year.

The Guardian - AU · Aug 26

Albanese backs down on states powering AI datacentres using renewable energy

Shift comes after Chris Bowen said Labor would use constitutional powers to override states resisting rules on sustainable energy

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AAP · Aug 25

'We have buy-in': PM talks up national unity over AI

A national agreement on guidelines for AI data centres is edging closer after key talks, even though two governments continue to criticise the plan.

The Conversation · Aug 24

Albanese to seek state cooperation on data centres but faces fight with Queensland

Anthony Albanese will outline to national cabinet on Wednesday proposed national legislation for conditions and guardrails around data centres – but faces a fight with Queensland.

AAP · Aug 18

Labor seeks to boost fuel security from farming waste

The government has announced plans to kill three birds with one stone: increase fuel supply, lower emissions, and help farmers.

The Guardian - AU · Aug 17

No ‘automatic knockback’ for non-compliant datacentres as NSW announces fast-track pathway

As the Minns government commits to assessing proposals within 75 days, community groups fear applications will be rushed through ahead of commonwealth legislation

AAP · Aug 15

Minister slaps down Hanson's latest immigration call

A federal minister has dismissed Pauline Hanson's latest immigration policy proposal, likening it to something Donald Trump would advocate.

AAP · Aug 14

Half a million and counting: Aussies power battery boom

Australians have installed more than 500,000 household batteries in a move experts say will keep putting downward pressure on power bills.

The Guardian - AU · Aug 13

Australia’s largest aluminium smelter to run on renewables by 2033 after Rio Tinto strikes $2.5bn taxpayer bailout deal

Rio Tinto makes power supply deal with federal and NSW government to cut emissions and decarbonise, preventing potential closure

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