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Tech giant Samsung is getting into gas, with word of a near-$1 billion deal to build an advanced liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant.
Tassie's old renewable efforts get historic tick
On the 100 year anniversary of Hydro Tasmania, the Great Lakes power scheme has been awarded heritage listing.
Union's super plan comes unstuck on stand
Revelations and denial in the latest instalment of the royal commission into unions.
Uranium spill brings a few new rules
The Ranger Uranium mine has been officially ordered to improve its safety procedures, after investigations into the failure of a tank in December last year.
US group slams QLD coal plans
Analysts say huge coal projects in Queensland’s Galilee Basin carry “an almost unprecedented level of financial complexity and risk.”
Think-tank's bold claims in fight for coal value
The Australia Institute (TAI) has fired another shot at the coal industry, in its quest to turn the Australian public against the old energy industry.
Easy mix for great power fix
Scientists at China's Nanyang Technology University (NTU) have developed ultra-fast charging batteries that can be recharged up to 70 per cent in only two minutes.Chinese scientists have developed batteries that can be recharged up to 70 per cent in only two minutes.
Eyes on sales as Queensland clears house
As the Queensland Government looks to get on the asset recycling wagon, the ACCC says it will be watching.
Gas dollar flies free but solutions slow to follow
Australians will pay more for household power and there is little they can do, according to the Grattan Institute’s latest energy report.
Site starts work to build tomorrow's trades
A new deal means Australia’s robot revolution may start just south of Sydney.
CRC value check will see some chucked
The Federal Government's plan to close important research centres have drawn criticism almost immediately.
Decades-old record smashed with solar top speed
Australian engineering students have been officially recognised as world record holders for the fastest electric vehicle over a distance of 500 kilometres.
Hockey flubs facts on gas
Treasurer Joe Hockey has faced a fiery questioning over Australia’s environmental, economic and diplomatic place in the world.
Slim spill fines line EPA up for inquiry
A parliamentary inquiry will look into the New South Wales Environment Protection Authority (EPA), following several big spills and small fines.
Tiny boats in big move to choose climate
A group of sea-bound protestors are travelling from the Pacific Islands to Newcastle to block the coal port.
Abbott opens up after casual moves and mass-sacking
Prime Minister Tony Abbott will be on site for the official opening of BMA’s new Caval Ridge coal mine in Moranbah today.
Cement factory cited in deadly claims
An urgent investigation has been launched into the treatment of an asbestos-laden factory, which was also a popular playground for many years.
EU approves arguable basis for British nuclear
The EU has made a ruling that will allow the UK to build its first nuclear power station since the nineteen-nineties.
Fuel-movers make break for better state
There have been moves toward improvement in the petroleum fuel transport sector.
Liberals pledge to take back solar costs in QLD
Queensland Premier Campbell Newman says he will cut the cost of the solar bonus scheme from electricity prices if he wins the upcoming state election.
Study shows power bills weigh down broadly
New surveys show a large section of Australian society is struggling to cover power costs.