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- Water for Melbourne via pipe from Tasmania Fri, 13 Nov 09, 7:26amDiscussion over why its far better for the environment to pipe water from Tasmania to Melbourne than building the Wonthaggi desalination plant
- Victoria’s bold emissions target could be a turning point. Now here’s what we have to do | Jono La Nauze Fri, 2 Dec 22, 1:00amWhat flew under the radar during the election campaign is actually one of the most ambitious climate goals of any place in the world
- Give up the gas: switching to electric appliances could save Australians up to $1,900 a year, report says Thu, 13 Oct 22, 3:30amClimate Council shows energy bill and emissions savings in each capital city for substituting hot water, cooktops and heating
- Man shot dead by police in Brisbane – as it happened Tue, 11 Oct 22, 6:54pmQueensland police say officers had been called to Edmonstone Street in South Brisbane around 3pm. This blog is now closed
- News live: Ukrainian-Australians rally against Russia after latest missile attack; NSW police shoot man near hospital Tue, 11 Oct 22, 4:55pmThe Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations is holding a series of rallies, calling for the Russian state to be declared a terrorist organisation...
- Australia news live: second airport security breach of the day adds to flights confusion, with more delays expected Tue, 11 Oct 22, 2:03pmThe incident is reportedly unrelated to the security breach in Melbourne this morning. Follow the day’s news live
- Australia news live: three investigations launched into Optus data breach; flood warnings for eastern states Tue, 11 Oct 22, 11:01amMore than 100 flood warnings are in place in NSW, with nine in Victoria, and several minor warnings in Queensland. Follow the day’s news live
- Australia news live: Melbourne airport evacuated after security breach; Mundine and Thorpe discuss no campaign to Indigenous voice Tue, 11 Oct 22, 7:59amPassengers and staff told to leave airport to be rescreened and flights delayed after a person entered the terminal without a security check. Follow the day’s news live
- Tower of power: new office building to be fully clad in solar panels in Australian first Sun, 5 Jun 22, 6:00amThe $40m ‘solar skin’ building is expected to supply almost all its own electricity, becoming carbon neutral within years
- Central Melbourne could generate three-quarters of its power from solar panels, study suggests Wed, 10 Nov 21, 4:38pmCo-author Prof Jacek Jasieniak says city’s CBD could be a photovoltaic ‘powerhouse’
- Simply Energy hit with $2.5m fine after sales contractors allegedly impersonated customers in scam Mon, 26 Jul 21, 6:43pmThe external door-to-door agents are accused of using fake accents to transfer customers to new contracts
- ‘You can smell if something’s going wrong’: life in an eco-friendly goldfish bowl Wed, 24 Mar 21, 3:30amGreenhouse in Melbourne’s Federation Square is forging new ground in low-waste living. But what’s it actually like to live in?
- The Good Life House uses passive design for year-round comfort in Melbourne Fri, 18 Dec 20, 2:30amWhen Mark and Kate approached Brunswick-based firm MRTN Architects to design a new, energy-efficient home for their family of five in Fairfield, they brought with them a wealth of design ideas that included memories of family...
- AGL bets on electric vehicles subscription service to boost Australia's uptake Wed, 9 Sep 20, 7:32amEnergy company will provide car, charging station as well as insurance and registration for flat fee, as research points to upfront cost as deterrent
- CX Landscape proposes futuristic coastal park in response to climate change Wed, 20 May 20, 1:30amAustralia-based CX Landscape has unveiled designs for Sea Line Park, a conceptual project to link the eastern and western inner suburbs of Melbourne with a linear coastal park...
- Replacing plastic with plant pulp for sustainable packaging attracts a billionaire backer Sat, 25 Apr 20, 4:22amIn a small suburb of Melbourne, two entrepreneurs are developing a technology that could mean big changes for the packaging industry. Stuart Gordon and Mark Appleford are the co-founders of Varden, a company that has developed...