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Many Australians know about a pipeline dispute in Dakota, but ...
New SA link outlined
South Australia's electricity distributor is looking at options for a new interconnector to the eastern states.
Jury votes down nuclear dump
A citizens’ jury has voted strongly against a large nuclear waste facility in South Australia.
Projects push QLD to solar edge
Work is ramping up in Western Queensland, which is fast becoming a major solar energy hub.
Green regulator's goal questioned
WA’s environment regulator says rapidly approving projects shows it is protecting the public.
Last-minute water switch protested
Coal miners have gathered in protest against Queensland water reforms.
Manipulated spinach spots explosives
Scientists are engineering spinach plants to detect explosive molecules in water.
QLD orders mine leaks plugged
Authorities want better protections for groundwater around the mothballed Ben Lomond mine.
Australia lagging in renewable rise
Global renewable energy and generation capacity will rise by ...
Curtis smashing gas game
The $25 billion Australia Pacific LNG project in Queensland is driving Origin Energy revenue, despite weak prices.
Lung levy outlined
The CFMEU is seeking a black lung levy for Queensland mining companies to pay their victims, reports say.
SAPN loses price appeal
The Australian Competition Tribunal has backed the AER’s denial of SA Power Networks’ plan to collect more revenue.
Solar firms accused of confusing deals
As the good deals for rooftop solar decline, energy retailers have been accused of capitalising on consumer confusion.
Taskforce to tackle power moves
Victoria is setting up a taskforce to plan closure of the Hazelwood coal-fired power station.
Coal bump coming soon
Analysts say the price of coal is about to rise, and could deliver a $A23.6bn boost to big mining groups listed in London.
Hard sell for WA power plans
The WA Government is feeling the heat for attempts to sell its power network.
Hydro sends Basslink back to banks
Tasmania’s undersea power cable operator Basslink is in talks with banks to stay afloat.