Australia eyes carry-over credits, says expert
23 Nov 2015
Australia is likely to use carry-over credits from KP1 to cover an emissions blow-out, a commentator is predicting.
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Datacentres should be forced to invest in wind and solar energy, all states agree – except Queensland
Wed 13 May 2026
Power hungry datacentres that are growing to meet the demands of artificial intelligence could be forced to invest in enough new solar and wind generation to completely cover their electricity needs.
Coal mine challenge reaches Aus High Court
Wed 13 May 2026
What climate change impacts should a planning authority have to take into account when assessing a mining project?
'Not sustainable': Aus Finance Minister says Govt must cut climate spending
Mon 11 May 2026
Finance Minister Katy Gallagher has conceded the Albanese government will have to cut its "supercharged" spending on net zero due to mounting pressure on the federal budget.
Australia to force gas giants to reserve fuel for domestic use
Fri 8 May 2026
Australia will look to stave off energy shortages by forcing major gas companies to reserve 20 percent of their exports for domestic use, Energy Minister Chris Bowen said Thursday.
WA government preparing to abandon its emissions reduction targets, documents reveal
5 May 2026
The WA government will not implement emissions reduction targets under proposed new laws, according to internal government documents seen by the ABC.
Oil refinery fire at key Victoria facility
16 Apr 2026
Explosions and towering flames were reported as a significant fire broke out at one of Australia’s major oil refineries.
Australia eyes new fuel supply from US, Mexico and Asia as diesel prices spike to record high
13 Apr 2026
Australia could get more fuel from the US, Mexico or its Asian neighbours, with a new government policy helping refineries bid for oil shipments as diesel prices spike to new record highs.
King Charles warns of climate change dangers in open letter on 'devastating' Northern Territory wet season
13 Apr 2026
The king says the flooding is an example of extreme weather events "becoming both more frequent and more ferocious in their impact" due to the "harsh reality of climate change".
Australia, China discuss regional energy security, Albanese says
9 Apr 2026
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he discussed regional energy security with his Chinese counterpart Li Qiang by phone on Tuesday, as China's fuel export ban exacerbates energy disruptions linked to the Iran war.
Two Australian states offer free public transport as war pushes up fuel prices
30 Mar 2026
Public transport in two Australian states will be made free to incentivise people not to drive as fuel prices soar due to the war in the Middle East.
