Water Resources Minister rebukes MPs pushing'discredited'1930s technology

Water Resources Minister rebukes MPs pushing'discredited'1930s technology

David Littleproud has lashed federal MPs backing a scheme devised in 1938 to divert floodwaters inland from Australia's coast.

  • byNicole Hasham

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Market forces a stronger driver of renewables investment than subsidies

Market forces a stronger driver of renewables investment than subsidies

However,the Clean Energy Regulator says the strength of future renewables investment remains"uncertain".

  • byNicole Hasham
Coalition has an'open mind'on nuclear power,Energy Minister says

Coalition has an'open mind'on nuclear power,Energy Minister says

The prospect of a homegrown nuclear fuel source is being pushed by several Coalition backbenchers who want to examine its feasibility.

  • byNicole Hasham
'Pure,torturous hell':The harrowing story of a broken Border Force officer and his desperate wife

'Pure,torturous hell':The harrowing story of a broken Border Force officer and his desperate wife

Mike Pritchard cannot speak publicly about his ordeal. But his wife of 23 years is speaking out to get her husband the support he needs.

  • byNicole Hasham
Make nuclear power free,Barnaby Joyce says
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Make nuclear power free,Barnaby Joyce says

The Nationals MP says free nuclear power could be offered to residents within sight of a reactor to help build support for the controversial technology.

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A can of bug spray and deadly spider ignite unusual biosecurity spat
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A can of bug spray and deadly spider ignite unusual biosecurity spat

A Norfolk Island biosecurity incident has highlighted the unwitting export of Australian spiders.

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Morrison government experts say Australia must'do more'on climate

Morrison government experts say Australia must'do more'on climate

A new scientific assessment of the Great Barrier Reef has also found coral has suffered an “unparalleled” decline over the past five years.

  • byNicole Hasham
Centre Alliance secures government pledge on gas pipeline price-gouging
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Centre Alliance secures government pledge on gas pipeline price-gouging

Centre Alliance senator Rex Patrick says the Morrison government has agreed to investigate and act decisively against gas pipeline companies who drive up consumer power costs.

  • byNicole Hasham
Peter Dutton approved budget savings the day before condemning cuts to border patrols

Peter Dutton approved budget savings the day before condemning cuts to border patrols

Mr Dutton also signed off on the internal budget measures despite being told they would affect the performance of the department.

  • byNicole Hasham
Japan's clean energy quest could fuel Australia's hydrogen export industry
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Japan's clean energy quest could fuel Australia's hydrogen export industry

An analysis by the International Energy Agency is a positive signal of the lucrative export potential offered by the clean fuel source.

  • byNicole Hasham
Could hydrogen energy be Australia's future? This village might show us how

Could hydrogen energy be Australia's future? This village might show us how

Hydrogen's huge potential has long been known. But will the buzz translate into a real energy revolution,or is this just another false start?

  • byNicole Hasham