NSW government to work with Origin to keep Eraring power station open

The NSW Labor government has flagged extending the life of Australia’s largest coal-fired power station beyond 2025 but cannot say how long it will stay open or whether taxpayers could be forced to foot the bill.

A Senate inquiry into the planned Middle Arm development near Darwin has been established, after being voted down twice previously by the federal government.

After several months of illicit gorging on seedlings intended for a native wildlife corridor, Claude the Koala has been caught in the act.

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NSW government to work with Origin to keep Eraring power station open
The NSW Labor government has flagged extending the life of Australia’s largest coal-fired power station beyond 2025 but cannot say how long it will stay open or whether taxpayers could be forced to foot the bill.

Federal Senate inquiry to examine NT government's proposed Middle Arm industrial precinct near Darwin
A Senate inquiry into the planned Middle Arm development near Darwin has been established, after being voted down twice previously by the federal government.

World losing race to meet climate goals, COP28 president says
The world is losing the race to meet its climate change goals, the president of the upcoming COP28 summit said on Tuesday, as African leaders called for changes to what they say is an unfair international climate finance system.

Mango prices expected to spike this summer as warm winter takes toll on Queensland crops
Supermarkets will likely have less of the fruit on shelves as farmers report poor flowering conditions

Resources industry report card spruiks 'climate action'
Vegetable oil, old mining shafts to store energy and turning coal into hydrogen are among the technologies being trialled to reduce emissions in the resources sector.

Tamboran’s big rig breaks Beetaloo drill record
Tamboran’s giant Helmerich & Payne rig has delivered immediate benefits toresource company’s Beetaloo Basin operations. The so-called super spec Flex 3 Rig set a new record for the well depth drilled at the Beetaloo project.

Humpback whale pods surround snorkellers in Ningaloo for once-in-a-lifetime swimming experience
Nature’s wonders took centre stage last Wednesday on a marine tour which left participants in awe as two humpback whale pods joined forces to put on a stunning show for snorkellers.

Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon falls 66% in August
Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon fell to its lowest level for August since 2018, Environment Minister Marina Silva said on Tuesday, in a significant mark for its environmental policy as destruction often spikes this time of year.

Why electric car owners may be paid to plug into solar
A university study will investigate what incentives could persuade electric car owners to power their vehicles during peak solar times to supercharge their environmental benefits.

Claude the koala eats thousands of nursery seedlings intended for NSW wildlife corridor
After several months of illicit gorging at a NSW nursery, Claude the koala has been caught in the act.