New data from the Australian Electoral Commission shows how fossil fuel giants funded the election campaigns of the major parties in 2022, with coal, gas, and oil interests giving more than $2.3 million to the Liberals, Labor, and the Nationals.
EV drivers in Canberra will save hundreds of dollars in registration fees every year as the ACT government announces it will transition from weight-based vehicle registration to an emissions-based system.
And a new survey reveals 11 per cent of Victorians asked for payment assistance from their energy provider amid gas price hikes and concerns that big gas companies are ripping off Australians.
Ten donors gave 77% of total political donations in lead-up to last Australian election
Political donations from fossil fuel, gambling and alcohol companies all increased in the lead-up to the election, adding to ongoing concerns about the influence of these industries in politics.
Electric and hybrid vehicles win new on-road discounts
EV drivers in Australia's capital will save hundreds of dollars in registration fees every year in a redesigned scheme to encourage the adoption of low-emission vehicles.
Renters and families to be hit hardest by new gas price rises, advocates warn
Consumer advocates are warning about the disproportionate cost-of-living impact as gas companies’ price hikes hit four Australian states, particularly Victoria.
Methane emissions from offshore oil and gas severely under-reported, study finds
A study has found UK offshore oil and gas companies produced five times more methane emissions than reported as Friends of the Earth points to platforms and pipelines off Australia's coast that have also experienced under-reported methane leaks.
Electric car charging gets a jolt but more spark needed
Electric vehicle owners will be able to top up their rides for free in more locations after one of the country's biggest charging firms revealed plans to expand into Victoria.
Ikea owner takes stake in $2b Victorian wind farm
Ikea operator Ingka Group had made its first renewable energy investment in Australia, backing the $2 billion Golden Plains wind farm project near Geelong in Victoria.