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Former top BHP economist urges tougher government policies to push miners to decarbonise

Exclusive: ‘The preferred policy is, of course, a carbon price,’ Dr Huw McKay says, amid slowdown in BHP action on emissions

The Guardian - AU

Huge energy bill blowout due to past 'denial and delay'

Energy Minister Chris Bowen has defended Labor's handling of the power grid, despite coalition figures pointing to a $23 billion blowout in consumer costs.

AAP

'Can you imagine': PM mocks One Nation over fuel crisis

Australia's multicultural background is being held up by the government as a reason the nation was able to strike fuel supply deals with its Asian neighbours.

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Many Australians can get three free hours of power from today. Here’s how

Residents of Queensland, New South Wales and South Australia with a smart meter can access the Solar Sharer energy offer from 1 July

The Guardian - AU

Why are some Australian energy bills going up – and when will they come down?

Power prices are expected to fall from 1 July – but the savings, touted by Chris Bowen, won’t be passed on to many households and businesses

The Guardian - AU

PM still hedging on extension of fuel tax discount

Asked whether a decision is likely on an extension to the federal government's fuel tax discount, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says a call is days away.

AAP

Denial is back in vogue. As Australia leads climate talks, it’s beyond time we took the issue seriously

It is unlikely that many voters are flocking to Pauline Hanson for her scientific insights – but that is where they are lining up, regardless

The Guardian - AU

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Protesters clash outside One Nation fundraiser while Labor says opposition parties will ‘give us chaos’

Pauline Hanson claimed fundraiser was moved from original location due to ‘too many bookings’, not because of expected protests

The Guardian - AU

Australia can switch from fossil fuel exports to renewables, says next Cop president

Climate minister Chris Bowen says country must prepare for changing world and can play bigger role in reducing emissions

The Guardian - UK

Fuel prices destined to jump despite record supplies

The expected end to the 32-cent-a-litre fuel tax cut will see fuel prices tick back up despite hopes for a looming resolution to the conflict in Iran.

AAP

Grattan on Friday: Albanese’s broken promises have played into Hanson’s insurgency

After Labor targeted the threat of One Nation in a recent appeal to supporters for donations, the insurgents played tit for tat.

The Conversation

Australia, Turkey launch ambitious electrification goal

Electrification, waste and building efficiency targets have been proposed by the leaders of international climate negotiations to keep a key goal within reach.

AAP

‘Electrify daily life’, urges Cop31 host

A third of world’s energy needs should come from electricity by 2035, says Turkish minister Murat Kurum, as he sets out priorities priority for this year’s UN climate summit

The Guardian - UK

Clean energy COP hits fossil fuel phase-out demands

International climate talks will centre on electrification amid criticism the controversial fossil fuel phase-out agenda is largely missing in action.

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Fuel stocks look secure into August as price hike eases

The nation's fuel reserves are flush as petrol prices at the bowser continue to drop, but motorists could be in for a shock when the excise discount ends.

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Australia urged to step up climate leadership on oceans

Australia is facing calls to elevate the ocean degradation agenda at upcoming climate talks to prevent ongoing harm to reefs, coastlines and fisheries.

AAP

Diesel boost on the water for bottlenecked regions

The federal government has secured additional diesel to help ease Queensland's regional supply bottlenecks.

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Data centre power concerns spark moratorium call

A report by Greenpeace has challenged claims Australia's AI-fuelled data centre boom can support rather than undermine the clean energy transition.

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FED:'Biggest hypocrite': clash over climate expenses

Energy Minister Chris Bowen has defended the $150 million cost of Australia chairing the UN's climate summit, while blasting the coalition over travel.

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FED:'Biggest hypocrite': minister hits out at COP concerns

Energy Minister Chris Bowen has defended the $150 million cost of Australia chairing the United Nations' leading climate summit, the COP31.

AAP

'Biggest hypocrite': clash over climate expenses

Energy Minister Chris Bowen has defended the $150 million cost of Australia chairing the UN's climate summit, while blasting the coalition over travel.

The Guardian - AU

BHP ‘laughing’ at Australia’s key climate policy while pocketing hundreds of millions in tax breaks, Pocock says

Outrage as leaked documents reveal mining giant’s backsliding on commitments to slash emissions

The Guardian - AU

Power bills to fall by up to 10% from July as renewables and batteries soar across Australia

Australia now a top-three global player in batteries, and renewable energy met nearly half of the nation’s power in 2025

AAP

Renewables pushing out rivals to give power bill relief

Solar and batteries are helping to deliver households relief on their electricity bills, but elevated network costs are thought to be tempering price falls.

AAP

'Hoarding has stopped': Albanese reveals fuel levels

Australia's fuel supply will be stable until at least July, despite volatility in the oil market due to the Iran war, the prime minister has confirmed.

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