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Rio Tinto pauses $215m BioIron plant in WA

Rio Tinto halts its $215 million BioIron pilot plant in East Rockingham, shifting focus to Calix's Zesty technology for green steel production in Western Australia.

Liberals Shut Down Energy Policy Debate

Liberal MPs block debate on Australia's energy crisis as households face soaring power bills. Analysis reveals flaws in government's renewable transition plan.

Kwinana Waste to Energy Plant Opens After 7 Years

Australia's first major waste-to-energy plant opens in Kwinana, set to burn 460,000 tonnes of waste yearly and power 50,000 homes. Discover the challenges behind this $750m project.

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.

SA pig farm revolutionised by $925k Coles grants

Murray Bridge's Edson Piggery powers ahead with solar energy and animal welfare innovations after receiving two Coles Nurture Fund grants totalling $925,000. Discover how this family farm is shaping Australian agriculture's future.

Two charged over violent Cairns carjacking

Two men face court over violent carjacking in Cairns CBD. Police allege victims were threatened with a knife during the daylight robbery. Read the latest details.

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.

Cairns Court Friday: Key Cases Revealed

A comprehensive look at Friday's proceedings at Cairns Magistrates Court, featuring everything from traffic offences to serious assault charges in Far North Queensland.

Free Live Music Series Hits Cairns Every Friday

Cairns is set to come alive with a new free live music initiative featuring local artists every Friday evening at Fogarty Park, bringing vibrancy to the city's entertainment scene.

Waste-to-Energy Plant Hit with Fresh Legal Claims

The troubled East Rockingham waste-to-energy facility faces fresh legal battles as receivers launch new claims against contractors, raising questions about Australia's renewable energy future.

Why Your Power Bill Isn't Falling With Wholesale Prices

Australian households are getting squeezed as energy retailers pocket savings from falling wholesale electricity prices while consumer bills remain stubbornly high. Discover the real reasons behind this frustrating disconnect in our exclusive investigatio

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.

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