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Smart homes to save energy costs in virtual power plant

A virtual power plant made up of rooftop solar, car batteries, pool pumps and hot water systems is expected to save electrified households hundreds of dollars.

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Labor MPs air clashing views over Israel-Hamas conflict – as it happened

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Harder to claim climate-friendly consumer credentials

Consumers should be able to trust a long-running federal scheme that certifies "carbon neutral" claims by companies and organisations, federal Labor says.

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Energy consumer lobby calls for Australia-wide ban on gas connections in new homes

The group also wants governments to develop a plan to electrify all existing properties

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Top diplomat heads to UN to talk climate, conflict

Foreign Minister Penny Wong will lead Australia's delegation to the United Nations General Assembly as the government works to increase climate collaboration.

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Women MPs speak out over parliament's toxic culture

Parliamentarians from across the divide have raised concerns about the politicisation of sexual assault and misconduct allegations.

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Ex-Labor minister to head new net-zero agency

Former Labor climate change minister Greg Combet will chair the agency tasked with smoothing out any bumps in the transition to renewable energy sources.

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Ex-Hunter minister to head new net-zero agency

The ex-union boss will chair the newly-established organisation.

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Electricity bills expected to surge despite budget tipping modest rise

Power bills in at least three states will rise by more than double the amount estimated in the federal budget.

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Power bills to surge despite budget tipping modest rise

The energy regulator has confirmed double-digit power price rises will continue from July 1 despite the May budget's claims of curbing cost of living pressures.

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Labor’s climate safeguard laws clear Senate

A new carbon pollution cap on big emitters will apply from July 1 after laws cleared the Senate. Changes to the safeguard mechanism, which was initially

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Coalition senators fight Labor climate bill to the end

Debate on the safeguard mechanism is heating up with the government forcing a vote on the climate legislation, angering the opposition.

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‘Step in’: Pressure on retailers to clean up their act

The environment minister is under mounting pressure to force industry to deal with the waste it produces and stop relying on voluntary targets.

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'Step in': Pressure on retailers to clean up their act

The environment minister is under mounting pressure to force industry to deal with the waste it produces and stop relying on voluntary targets.

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Businesses get access to $62m pool for energy upgrades

Federal grants of between $10,000 and $25,000 will be made available to small and medium-sized businesses to improve energy efficiency and cut power costs.

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Boost to online help in switching to solar

The federal government has poured almost $1 million into upgrading online tools and advice to help businesses and households transition to solar energy.

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Hot in summer, cold in winter: Tips to make your old home energy efficient

Summers in central Queensland can get scorching, but Arthur Hunt has retrofitted his home with strategic blinds, awnings and trees. Here's how you can make your home energy efficient too.

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Paid domestic violence leave a step closer

Legislation enshrining 10 days paid domestic violence leave a year has cleared the Senate and will soon become commonwealth law.

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Hannah Diviney reveals being trolled after calling out Beyoncé for ableist slur as Q+A panel asks for greater disability representation

A conversation about ableist lyrics in a Beyoncé song leads to calls for more people with disability to be appointed to senior roles in the NDIS and Australian politics.

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No energy boom without Indigenous consent

Indigenous leaders are pushing for First Nations people to be active participants in Australia's clean energy future and share in the opportunities it creates.

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Environment needs ambitious pair of hands

The seismic shift in Saturday's election must dramatically elevate the standing of the environment portfolio in cabinet, observers say.

Newcastle Herald

Election Diary: Hunter gets parties talking, but PM, Albo are MIA

A TV debate in a key marginal seat shows how differently the Coalition is approaching this election campaign compared with 2019's silent movie. But where are ScoMo and Albo?

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Ukraine president addresses parliament; Putin a ‘war criminal’, PM says – as it happened

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Energy official tested on renewable claims

Officials are being grilled about rubbery numbers on federal government "investments" in renewable energy and a cut in climate spending detailed in the budget.

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'Abandoned' in an unprecedented crisis

"This is probably one of the worst periods in my career."

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