Energy giant backs states going solo on renewables
Renewable energy can add resiliency to electricity grids and there's no reason why individual states can't set their own goals higher than a national target, says a US industry veteran.
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Everything you need to know about lightning
Last week's tragic death of American Sam Beattie to a lightning strike has put a spotlight on this dangerous - if spectacular - natural hazard.
Massive 3.2-metre great white snarled in new nets in Ballina
A massive 3.2 shark is the first of five great whites caught in brand new nets and drumlines deployed along the infamous stretch of mid-north NSW coast marred by a rash of attacks over the past year.
Seven energy charts that will cheer and frighten you
Here's why you should find optimism - but also deep concern - about the major energy trends.
PM and premiers clash over climate, infrastructure and family violence
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull's disastrous week-long spat over a climate-change policy review has culminated in a showdown with state premiers in Canberra, and criticism from the nation's chief business group.
Colleagues dump on Frydenberg but Turnbull comes out most damaged
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Government's 'lack of spine' will increase prices: adviser
The man who came up with the scheme at the centre of a humiliating backdown by Energy and Environment Minister Josh Frydenberg says its rejection shows the government lacks spine, and will be responsible for higher electricity prices and reduced energy reliability.
Malcolm Turnbull crumbles and rules out carbon price
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Time for some transparency on the carbon emissions front
Watch out for some 'taking out the trash' of unhelpful climate news.