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Historical $2 billion for Australian aluminium industry

The Federal and Queensland governments have announced an historical $2 billion investment to shore-up Australia’s aluminium industry. Together with Rio Tinto, the
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Power-hungry AI putting pressure on energy grids

The rapid deployment of artificial intelligence is putting pressure on electricity grids as they try to absorb large, continuous and localised loads. The International
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Motorists watching bowser with trepidation

By Samantha Hepburn Many Australians might be watching the price at the fuel bowser with more trepidation than usual. The crisis in the Middle East has caused global
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New research unveils the influencers of climate debate

By Christian Downie There’s a reason political commentators refer to Australia’s “climate wars”. Every time a climate policy is put on the table, supporters and
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State signs long-term agreement with clean energy park

The Queensland Government has announced a new long-term power supply agreement between the government-owned CleanCo power company and clean energy provider
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Governments send a signal with critical minerals deal

A recent critical minerals agreement between Australia and the United States provides positive signals to the industry, as governments acknowledge their role in
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Committee set to report back on energy roadmap bill

A Queensland Parliamentary Committee is set to report back next week on legislation which will enable the State Government’s new energy roadmap. In an alert, a team
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Battery-electric locomotives a first in Aussie mining

Australia’s first purpose-built battery-electric locomotives (BELs) are ready to get to work in Western Australia’s mining sector. BHP Western Australia Iron Ore
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Business red tape a $15 billion handbrake

Queensland businesses are tipped to spend more than $15 billion on red tape this year. Business Chamber Queensland’s latest Efficient Regulation Report shows the
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US investors look into Australian clean energy sector

More than a dozen United States clean technology companies are in Australia this week scoping investment opportunities in the sector. Federal Climate Change and Energy
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