Labor faces major roadblocks in bid to pass nature laws

26 November

The coalition and Greens are holding out their support for environmental reforms, as Labor offers further concessions to try and strike a deal within days. The federal parliament has returned for the final sitting week of the year, with the Albanese...[Read More]

10 reasons why consulting a specialist insurance broker or adviser is essential when your business is your family farm

20 November

Running a family farm, especially one passed down through generations, is more than just a business—it’s your family’s heritage, legacy, and livelihood.  Protecting this invaluable asset requires expertise beyond basic insurance...[Read More]

Coalition outlines climate plan after ditching net zero

19 November

Gas supply will be key to the coalition’s energy policy after the federal opposition walked away from a net-zero emissions target. Speaking after senior Liberals and Nationals met to endorse the plans, Opposition Leader Sussan Ley said the...[Read More]

What you need to know before making an ESG investment

13 November

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investments are becoming more popular as people become increasingly aware of the need to consider how a company is run when making investment decisions. The goal is to generate financial returns while...[Read More]

Second-hand car buyers are looking to save petrol too

12 November

Australia’s new-found love for hybrid cars is impacting the second-hand market, with thousands more low-emission vehicles changing hands and pushing down sales of pure petrol models. The Australian Automotive Dealer Association and AutoGrab...[Read More]

Bold idea to starve off hunger, food waste in Australia

5 November

While some Australians go hungry, enough food to fill the MCG nine times over is thrown away by farmers and growers each year. A bold idea proposed by Australia’s top hunger relief charity could solve this, with tax relief touted as a potential...[Read More]

Government set to plant seed of new environment regimen

29 October

Environmental protection reforms are expected to be introduced to parliament on Thursday after six years of wrangling in the halls of power. PROPOSED ENVIRONMENT LAWS * Better protections for natural sites are the key benefit the government will...[Read More]

Power prices to rise, secret department documents warn

29 October

Household power prices are expected to rise this financial year and Australia’s emissions reductions will need to become much more ambitious, secret advice to the nation’s energy minister shows. The federal government has handed over briefing...[Read More]

Why 2026 could be the year cars drive down power prices

8 October

Fuel for nothing and your energy bills for free: that is the promise of vehicle-to-grid technology, according to Amber co-chief executive Dan Adams, who has been chasing its potential for a long time.“I’ve been working in this area for 18...[Read More]

Next-generation solar technology inches closer to roofs

8 October

The next generation of solar cell technology could be more efficient as well as being cheaper to make after a breakthrough led by Sydney researchers. A research team, headed by University of Sydney Adjunct Professor Anita Ho-Baillie, published its...[Read More]

Australia speeding past shortcuts to cleaner transport

1 October

The switch from petrol guzzlers to electric wheels is a priority in the race to decarbonise transport but Australia could be underplaying a complementary policy lever. Reducing car dependence in favour of more trips via bus, bike and foot was once...[Read More]

Push to take advantage of solar on big buildings

17 September

Australia is missing out on harnessing solar power from industrial and commercial properties which could boost energy for the grid while driving down bills. However, installing solar panels on businesses is a job that’s either too big to too small...[Read More]

Record forecast set for Australian production

3 September

Soaring livestock prices are set to push Australia’s agriculture, fisheries and forestry production to record heights, eclipsing $100 billion. Drought conditions in Australia have affected livestock supply, with the federal government’s...[Read More]

‘No offsets, no excuses’: the pursuit of real zero

9 July

Five years ago, companies of all shapes and sizes were setting net zero targets. Reality has since caught up with a number of them, with Climate Integrity director Claire Snyder of the view some had little intention of ever following through on...[Read More]

Scientists turn to AI to crack the green ammonia riddle

2 July

Australian scientists have developed a way to cut emissions from a major source of greenhouse gas and they turned to artificial intelligence to make it happen. Researchers at the UNSW Sydney revealed on Thursday they had discovered a catalyst to...[Read More]