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ARENA funds fleet shift
Over $100 million in government finds is being offered to fleets to shift to zero emissions vehicles.
EV plant plans shift
Plans for a $700 million electric vehicle manufacturing plant in New South Wales have been scrapped.
TPG to share Telstra network
TPG has signed a 10-year deal with Telstra to share mobile network and spectrum.
Origin announces big battery
Origin Energy has brought forward plans to shut Australia's largest coal-fired power plant - Eraring Power Station.
End date set for ISS
NASA will let the International Space Station (ISS) plummet back to Earth in 2031.
Court rules on waterproof boycott
The Federal Court has found building giant Hutchinson breached consumer law by supporting a boycott.
Basslink deal binned
The Tasmanian Government has effectively scrapped its commercial contract with Basslink.
Green advance 'shackled'
A new survey suggests outdated energy market rules could be holding back the transition to renewables.
Hazelwood lake questioned
The Victorian Government wants more details on a plan to turn the site of the old Hazelwood coal mine into a lake.
New centre for satellite silence
Astronomists are coming together to fight the scourge of satellite pollution.
Premier wants help on Paradise
The Queensland government wants the federal government to match its $600 million commitment to fix Paradise Dam.
Metal interactions monitored
Researchers are investigating how different metals arrange themselves on the nanoscale.
Rio report rocks industry
Investors want Australian mining companies to ensure their workplaces are safe and inclusive ...
Soft sensors studied
Researchers at QUT are exploring ways to use organic transistors as wearable health sensors.
Strong effect from spinal treatment
Personalised spinal cord treatment has been able to restore motor function after complete paralysis in three men.
Big funds for graphite plan
Federal investment in a new graphite project should benefit electric car development.