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Less than a quarter of the Federal Government's $300 million flood recovery grant scheme has been claimed.
Bank climate probe looms
The Federal Government may reboot an inquiry into the climate policies of Australian banks.
New Acland stoush continues
A fresh Land Court hearing into the planned expansion of the New Acland coal mine has been ordered.
Ex-GM faces gold theft allegations
A former general manager of a gold mill is facing serious charges over an alleged million-dollar theft in WA.
Inaction linked to further issues
Regulatory delays may be contributing to critical problems at a lead-zinc mine in the Northern Territory, according to experts.
Farm emissions may be ignored
Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack has suggested excluding agriculture from long-term climate targets.
ACCC crushing ship cartel
A Norwegian shipping company has been convicted of criminal cartel conduct by the Federal Court.
New funds test home storage
Rheem has received government funding to see if it can store excess solar with hot water systems.
CEP launches big battery plan
Plans have been unveiled for the “world’s biggest battery”, to be built in NSW.
Big spend on amphibious fleet
Reports say $800 million will be spent upgrading the Australian Army’s amphibious vessels.
Woodside warned on oil plans
The offshore petroleum regulator is investigating the disposal of old oil equipment by Woodside Petroleum.
SA leads green grid share
In the past 12 months, South Australia has enjoyed a world-leading 60 per cent grid share of wind and solar.
Sydney coal plan cut off
The NSW planning commission has rejected the proposed expansion of a coal mine beneath Sydney's drinking water catchment.
Slim boost from big cover
A $2.7 million shade structure in Darwin’s CBD has been found to have reduced temperatures by less than 1℃.
AER boosted by new fines
Regulators have announced stronger penalties for energy businesses that breach consumer protections.
Call to update airport plans
Councils say planning rules in Melbourne’s airport flight path are outdated.
PM edges toward net zero
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has taken a tiny step towards a target of net zero emissions by 2050.
Builders make big donations
Property developers have made $54.15 million in political donations since 1999.
State launches new laws for old sites
The Victorian Government is introducing legislation to stop development on a property if heritage buildings are illegally demolished.