QLD announces $45M EV subsidy scheme as SA challenges Morrison to fast-track transition

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced a new electric vehicle strategy, including $45 million in subsidies for upfront car purchases and $10 million for new charging stations. 

Meanwhile, South Australia’s environment minister David Speirs has issued a challenge to the Morrison Government to fast-track the transition to electric vehicles by matching his own state’s subsidy scheme. 

And a tiny turtle called Pretzel has miraculously survived floods in northern NSW and ingesting plastic after being cared for at Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital.

Queensland's electric vehicle subsidy scheme has been announced. Here's what you need to know

QLD Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced the Queensland Zero Emission Vehicle Strategy 2022-2032, which she said would "help drive the state's commitment of net-zero emissions by 2050".

SA environment minister challenges Morrison government to ‘fast-track’ electric vehicle transition

South Australia’s environment minister has challenged the federal government to “fast-track” Australia’s transition to electric vehicles by matching the state’s subsidy scheme aimed at increasing uptake.

Turtle's tragic X-ray exposes flood problem

A turtle hatchling has had a miraculous survival story after surviving floods in northern NSW and ingesting plastic. Pretzel was washed ashore on New Brighton beach as the region was hammered with rain and flash flooding.

Origin says there are better technologies than coal, as grid moves away from baseload

Origin CEO Frank Calabria says it is clear that the energy system is moving away from coal at a speed that few anticipated.

NSW Liberal upper house MP to quit over flood funding

A Liberal upper house MP is resigning and a Northern Rivers mayor has gone to the Governor-General over concerns about perceived favouritism in the allocation of federal flood assistance.