Coal and gas safeguard loopholes failing climate action
Coal and gas mine expansions are getting an easier ride under the safeguard mechanism compared to brand new projects, potentially undermining Australia’s climate goals. Roughly 20 million tonnes of greenhouse…
Climate Wars. Iran war speeds transition to renewable energy
Despite the avalanche of fossil propaganda, decarbonisation is happening, and the Iran War will only speed it up. Michael West reports. “World energy markets have changed forever. You cannot put…
Probe into tech giants for possible age ban breach
Five social media platforms are under investigation for potentially breaching Australia’s world-first social media age limit. Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube may have allowed children under 16 to access…
Russian oil tanker arrives in Cuba after US approval
Russia says an oil tanker carrying 100,000 metric tons of crude oil has arrived in Cuba and that it will stand by its friends by working on further supplies despite…
Fresh shooting details as Dezi Freeman to be identified
A gun pulled by Dezi Freeman in his final moments belonged to one of the officers the self-proclaimed sovereign citizen executed, as authorities await formal identification of his body. Police…
Fuel tax cuts could mean interest rate pain
Australians could face worse cost-of-living pressures over the coming months despite temporary relief through a cut to the fuel excise. From Wednesday, petrol and diesel costs around the nation will…
RBA minutes to be scrutinised as rate fears rise
Central bank watchers are waiting on more colour from the “robust” conversation at the Reserve Bank’s last board meeting as they try to predict its next move. Minutes from the…
Vapes may cause cancer despite safer than smoking claim
People who vape are at higher risk of cancer than those who do not, a landmark study has found, casting doubt over whether the habit is safer than smoking. Public…
Robotics investment could create human jobs bonanza
Australia’s universities and research institutions are at the forefront of robotics innovation, but the nation is still failing to translate that into scalable solutions to drive economic activity. Additional public…
Brent oil heads for record month, stocks in limbo
Brent crude oil has risen three per cent and is on track for a record monthly rise , while global stocks are in limbo as investors dig in for a…