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Who could benefit most from Labor's proposed Solar Sharer scheme?
The federal government wants to introduce a retail offering that gives people in certain states free electricity in the middle of the day, but one expert fears there could be hidden costs. Source link
Latrobe Valley manufacturer moves from coal to wind amid energy shift
As major offshore wind developers wait for an auction process in Victoria to begin, work is already underway to ensure Gippsland’s long energy legacy translates into new opportunities. Source link
Planning isn't the only reason Australia isn't adding enough homes, builders say
The building industry is reporting a lift in approvals and new home sales, but says planning delays and skilled labour shortages are holding back construction, amid calls to unlock higher density development. Source link
Secret report challenges government claim WA gas will help world decarbonise
A secret report undermines the WA government’s claim that domestic gas production is helping the rest of the world decarbonise, while the state’s own greenhouse gas emissions rise. Source link
Patients exposed to 'excessively elevated' temperatures at major hospital, report finds
Exhaust fans from patient bathrooms at Launceston General Hospital are being used to instead suck in cold air from the air-conditioned corridors, documents obtained under Right to Information laws show, as summer approaches again without crucial cooling upgrades being complete. Source link
One in five Australian households are 'severely food insecure', report finds
A new report from Foodbank finds 20 per cent of Australian households have skipped meals or whole days of eating in the year up to July 2025. Source link
Mining towns, tourists left without EV chargers on key inland routes
The Queensland government says schemes to help grow its electric charger network have been “fully contracted” with “no additional funding committed”, leaving it to towns, roadhouses and accommodation providers to fill the gap. Source link
Administrators called in for owner of mine owing almost $30m in royalties
The future of a NSW coal mine remains unclear after its holding company entered administration, with the mine owing more than $100 million in outstanding debt, including almost $30 million in unpaid royalties. Source link
Market on 'high alert' as US economy shows signs of stress
Analysts say recent Wall Street activity shows pockets of global money markets are coming under strain. It has got some people worried the world could be heading towards another global credit crunch. Source link
Powerline payouts like a lotto win for some farmers, but others won't budge
The fate of the contentious Marinus Link project lies in the hands of hundreds of Tasmanian landowners, some of whom are welcoming the financial compensation. For others, it’s a different story. Source link