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Sydney e-bike fire: 100th lithium-ion blaze in NSW

A Redfern e-bike fire becomes NSW's 100th lithium-ion battery blaze this year, sparking urgent safety warnings from fire authorities about the technology experts admit we don't fully understand.

Altech's salt batteries clear final design hurdle

Altech Batteries has locked in the final design for its sodium-nickel-chloride battery systems, with first production slated for next year. Five sites in the Netherlands are ready for installation.

Schoolboy saves elderly woman from Thornton house fire

A 13-year-old Francis Greenway High School student rescued his 92-year-old neighbour from a devastating house fire in Thornton before heading to his Pizza Hut shift. Read this incredible story of bravery.

Australian airlines ban power banks on flights

Virgin Australia and Qantas ban power banks in cabin luggage from December after multiple fire incidents. New safety rules restrict usage and storage of portable chargers.

WA home battery scheme defends 'steady start'

WA's Energy Minister defends the home battery scheme's progress as a 'steady start' with 4,605 rebates paid, aiming for 100,000 by 2030. Discover the benefits and future plans.

Lake Macquarie's $5M solar pool conversion begins

Lake Macquarie City Council begins $5 million conversion of Charlestown Swim Centre to 100% solar power, cutting 420 tonnes of CO2 annually. A test case for the region's green energy future.

Major Queensland Graphite Mine Gets Green Light

A major graphite mining project in North Queensland has received environmental approval, promising hundreds of jobs and positioning Australia in the global battery supply chain.

Bunnings Goes Big on Solar in Major Business Shift

Australia's beloved hardware chain Bunnings is making a massive solar switch, transforming its business model and helping customers harness renewable energy in what experts call a game-changing move for retail.

Bunnings Powers Up with Major Solar Switch

The iconic hardware giant is transforming its energy strategy with massive solar installations across stores nationwide, leading a retail revolution in renewable power.

Canberra's Bulk-Billing Crisis Worsens

ACT residents face growing challenges accessing bulk-billing GPs as clinics struggle with Medicare rebate freeze and rising operational costs. Discover why Canberra's healthcare accessibility is declining.

E-Bike Safety Crisis: Australia's Deadly Electric Boom

As e-bike popularity surges across Australia, alarming safety concerns and tragic fatalities spark urgent calls for regulation and rider education. Discover the hidden dangers of lithium-ion batteries and what experts say needs to change.

ACT Excluded from PM's Free Solar Power Plan

Anthony Albanese's landmark free solar electricity initiative leaves Canberra households in the dark as the ACT territory is conspicuously absent from the national rollout plan.

Lithium & Tantalum Prices Soar: Aussie Miners Profit

Australian lithium producers including Pilbara Minerals, MinRes, Liontown and IGO are capitalising on skyrocketing prices for lithium by-product tantalum, creating a lucrative secondary revenue stream.

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