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- Australian government loans $100m to install EV chargers and solar panels at Bunnings and Officeworks stores Sat, 28 Jun 25, 1:00amWork to upgrade facilities at Bunnings and Officeworks sites is expected to be completed by the end of this year
- Australian consumer watchdog takes gas company to court alleging it misled consumers over renewables claim Thu, 26 Jun 25, 4:19pmThe ACCC says it launched investigation into Australian Gas Networks after complaints from consumers and conservation advocates
- Is selling off Santos to a foreign buyer in Australia’s national interest? First, define national interest | John Quiggin Tue, 24 Jun 25, 3:21pmThe prospect of handing control of the energy company to overseas buyers has raised a series of concerns. But many of them are nebulous
- AustralianSuper criticised for buying up shares in Whitehaven Coal while claiming to be committed to net zero Tue, 24 Jun 25, 1:00amSuper fund, on the brink of becoming Whitehaven’s biggest shareholder, says company’s acquisition of metallurgical coal assets made it a more attractive investment
- The consulting firm allegedly offering private deals and collecting signatures to smooth way for Empire Energy gas sales Tue, 24 Jun 25, 1:00amExclusive: Leaked documents claim Good Advice promised private deals, gathered signatures and hired land council members to smooth way for Northern Territory gas sales
- Australians losing billions in savings due to poor management of appliance efficiency scheme, audit finds Sat, 21 Jun 25, 1:00amScheme could lose credibility with consumers thanks to ‘weak’ minimum standards and risk of corruption and non-compliance, report warns
- Revealed: the astonishing greenhouse gas emissions that will result from the North West Shelf project Thu, 19 Jun 25, 6:00amWant to get more charts in your inbox every fortnight? Sign up for The Crunch here
- Jim Chalmers faces ‘captain’s call’ over Abu Dhabi bid for Australian oil and gas giant Santos Tue, 17 Jun 25, 2:33pmBoard expresses support for offer but deal depends on regulatory approvals and treasurer’s tick-off
- As Australia campaigns for Cop31 hosting rights, it’s time to stop talking and start doing | Bill Hare Thu, 12 Jun 25, 11:59amThe 43% emission reduction target is not aligned with the Paris agreement – it should be at least 59%
- Monash staff say Woodside-backed climate conference highlights concerns about energy giant partnership Thu, 12 Jun 25, 10:00amSenior lecturer says university staff and students have struggled to get answers from university leadership about arrangement
- Boele says Labor risks squashing business confidence on energy transition without firmer climate change stance Fri, 6 Jun 25, 11:38amIncoming independent MP tells Australian Politics podcast Labor needs decisive policy settings to supercharge renewables investment
- Labor accused of ‘gaslighting’ Australians on climate crisis as fossil fuel projects keep getting approved Fri, 6 Jun 25, 1:00am‘They offer sympathy and then just go and approve massive fossil fuel projects anyway,’ one advocate says
- Investment in big batteries booms as Australia’s energy transition gathers pace Thu, 29 May 25, 5:20pm‘The target is ambitious, but it’s achievable,’ expert says of Labor’s 2030 renewables goal
- Environmentalists condemn ‘devastating’ move to open nine new gas exploration areas in Queensland Wed, 28 May 25, 6:33pmCampaigners and conservationists decry decision, saying it will worsen climate crisis, blow out emissions reductions targets and put groundwater at risk
- The Woodside boss’s attacks on my generation are blatant scapegoating – and we see straight through them | Hannah Ferguson Wed, 28 May 25, 12:26pmMeg O’Neill’s comments that young people are ‘ideological’ about fossil fuels while ordering from Temu are a blatant attempt to shift responsibility away from her industry