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Experts have raised questions about the safety of alternatives to engineered stone.
Combo bill criticised
The Albanese Government has been criticised for combining changes to the Petroleum Resources Rent Tax with a bill to avoid a new PwC scandal.
Concern over COP leader claims
The president of COP28 says there is “no science” behind calls for a phase-out of fossil fuels.
Councils back big line
Seven rural councils in Queensland have united on plans for a “clean energy corridor”, connecting western Queensland to ...
Pollution deaths tallied
A new report says fossil fuels account for 5 million extra air pollution deaths per year.
Port hackers accessed data
The nation's largest ports operator says data belonging to current and former employees was accessed in a recent cyber attack.
Fire issue could slow sites
Major projects in Victoria could be disrupted by a union stoush over safety training.
Lobbies fear IR spree
Major business lobbies say the Government is trying to rush IR amendments with no consultation ...
McArthur case hears claims
Traditional owners are pursuing “no less than” $225 million in compensation over the Northern Territory's largest zinc and lead mine.
GAB storage slammed
Opposition is mounting against plans to store carbon in the Great Artesian Basin (GAB).
Green coal plans knocked
Clive Palmer's plans for a “carbon neutral” coal-fired power station in Queensland have hit a roadblock.
IEA warns old oil
The IEA says oil producers must shift 50 per cent of investment to clean energy by 2030.
Kembla plan pulled
Squadron Energy has quietly pulled its application for a gas-fired power station at Port Kembla.
New powers for NSW builds
NSW Premier Chris Minns says new powers will allow the state to maintain construction quality while addressing the urgent demand for new homes.
Positive view of power progress
The rapid rise of green power could see the planet avoid dangerous levels of warming, a new report says.
Sodium cells could shift supply
Swedish industrial start-up Northvolt says it will make new sodium batteries that could upend the lithium battery industry.
Bunnings cuts stone benches
Bunnings has announced plans to cease the sale of engineered stone by the end of the year.