Labor faces major roadblocks in bid to pass nature laws
26 November
The coalition and Greens are holding out their support for environmental reforms, as Labor offers further concessions to try and strike a deal within days.
The federal parliament has returned for the final sitting week of the year, with the Albanese...[Read More]
10 reasons why consulting a specialist insurance broker or adviser is essential when your business is your family farm
20 November
Running a family farm, especially one passed down through generations, is more than just a business—it’s your family’s heritage, legacy, and livelihood.Â
Protecting this invaluable asset requires expertise beyond basic insurance...[Read More]
Coalition outlines climate plan after ditching net zero
19 November
Gas supply will be key to the coalition’s energy policy after the federal opposition walked away from a net-zero emissions target.
Speaking after senior Liberals and Nationals met to endorse the plans, Opposition Leader Sussan Ley said the...[Read More]
What you need to know before making an ESG investment
13 November
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investments are becoming more popular as people become increasingly aware of the need to consider how a company is run when making investment decisions. The goal is to generate financial returns while...[Read More]
Second-hand car buyers are looking to save petrol too
12 November
Australia’s new-found love for hybrid cars is impacting the second-hand market, with thousands more low-emission vehicles changing hands and pushing down sales of pure petrol models.
The Australian Automotive Dealer Association and AutoGrab...[Read More]
Bold idea to starve off hunger, food waste in Australia
5 November
While some Australians go hungry, enough food to fill the MCG nine times over is thrown away by farmers and growers each year.
A bold idea proposed by Australia’s top hunger relief charity could solve this, with tax relief touted as a potential...[Read More]
No sound, no fury: a startup is backing electric trucks
5 November
Australia could slash transport emissions by swapping diesel prime-movers for battery-powered models, a start-up has advised after completing the longest freight delivery in an electric truck on a single charge.
On the heels of the 480-kilometre...[Read More]
Government set to plant seed of new environment regimen
29 October
Environmental protection reforms are expected to be introduced to parliament on Thursday after six years of wrangling in the halls of power.
PROPOSED ENVIRONMENT LAWS
* Better protections for natural sites are the key benefit the government will...[Read More]
Power prices to rise, secret department documents warn
29 October
Household power prices are expected to rise this financial year and Australia’s emissions reductions will need to become much more ambitious, secret advice to the nation’s energy minister shows.
The federal government has handed over briefing...[Read More]
Renewable energy hits record but expansion insufficient
15 October
Despite record growth in the expansion of renewable energy, nations worldwide are not progressing quickly enough to meet their self-imposed targets, a report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) says.
Capacity from renewable...[Read More]
Why 2026 could be the year cars drive down power prices
8 October
Fuel for nothing and your energy bills for free: that is the promise of vehicle-to-grid technology, according to Amber co-chief executive Dan Adams, who has been chasing its potential for a long time.“I’ve been working in this area for 18...[Read More]
Next-generation solar technology inches closer to roofs
8 October
The next generation of solar cell technology could be more efficient as well as being cheaper to make after a breakthrough led by Sydney researchers.
A research team, headed by University of Sydney Adjunct Professor Anita Ho-Baillie, published its...[Read More]
Australia speeding past shortcuts to cleaner transport
1 October
The switch from petrol guzzlers to electric wheels is a priority in the race to decarbonise transport but Australia could be underplaying a complementary policy lever.
Reducing car dependence in favour of more trips via bus, bike and foot was once...[Read More]
Green metals or bust: climate experts issue warning
1 October
Australian exporters, investors and governments need to urgently prepare for a global shift in metal and mineral demand, or risk losing a multibillion-dollar industry.
Experts in climate change, mining and foreign trade issued the warning at an...[Read More]
Coal down, solar up: Australia halfway to 2030 target
24 September
Australia is generating renewable energy in record amounts and is halfway to its 2030 target, latest figures show.
Coal-based power generation also produced less than half the nation’s energy for the first time during the past year, while Western...[Read More]
