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Queensland researchers have been mixing waste from essential oil production with fuel, and found they can still achieve similar performance.
UQ solar gets green light
The approval of a solar farm on prime agricultural land in Queensland has left some locals “extremely disappointed”.
Gas firm gets big bid
Australia's largest gas network operator APA has received a $13 billion takeover bid.
Big Paris plans could fall short
The Australia Institute says both Labor and Liberal pollution reduction targets for 2030 will not see ...
New tech to pull fuel from air
Researchers are working to make fuel out of carbon dioxide pulled from the sky.
Wind farm group goes almost nowhere
Tony Abbott’s expert group on the health impacts of wind turbines has done very little.
New push for power safety
Queensland authorities have launched a social media campaign raising awareness of powerline safety.
Adani protestors hit Wagners site
Anti-Adani protestors have targeted Queensland engineering firm Wagners.
Experts issue solar warning
Energy Networks Australia says solar rooftop has flooded the network in Queensland.
Global prize for local science
A UNSW researcher has become the first Australian to win the prestigious Global Energy Prize, worth more than $820,000.
Green help for SA industries
South Australia's mining lobby has signed a renewable energy deal it hopes will help slash power bills.
Hospital solar to help health bills
A NSW hospital is installing what will be the largest rooftop solar panel system on any healthcare facility in the country.
Lithium plant to revive rural centre
Plans have been revealed for a new lithium refinery in WA’s Goldfields.
Big QLD wind plan advanced
Approval has been granted for a billion-dollar wind farm in central Queensland.
Sites found for Tassie hydro plan
A list of 14 sites with high potential for pumped hydro energy storage in Tasmania has been released.
Coal port plans abandoned
Plans to expand the Port of Newcastle in New South Wales have been scrapped.
Consumers lack power info
Energy illiteracy could be preventing some Australians from driving down their power costs.
Paper mill wants green power
Australian Paper wants to build a $600 million incinerator to turn waste into power.
Power firms agree on closure
The Victorian Government has secured a deal with Latrobe Valley power companies that will see them give the state five years’ notice if they intend to close.
Push to stop power 'discounts'
A former EnergyAustralia executive says the industry’s behaviour is at an all-time low.
QLD cuts household bills
A new ruling will see electricity bills outside south-east Queensland fall by $20 a year.