Australia’s Energy

Who will lead energy, environment agencies under Trump?

Energy and environment agencies may be helmed during the second Trump administration by officials who have served under the president-elect before. Several ex-Trump officials are among the leading ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Five Ways to Disaster-Proof the Energy Grid

With extreme weather events—and power outages—on the rise, utilities and tech companies are looking at what they can do to keep the lights on in the future.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 2 days ago

The Office Australia review – an edgeless reboot doomed for the shredder

The key challenge for the Australian version of this much-loved sitcom was to bring something new to the table. Amazingly, no one seems to have tried. Contrary to popular belief, it is possible ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

Australia weighs its future ahead of royal visit

When King Charles touches down in Australia, what kind of welcome can he expect?

Australia gives 49 aging Abrams tanks to Ukraine

Australia will give 49 of its aging M1A1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine

World - ABC News - October 17

Australia shocked in World Cup semis by South Africa

South Africa produce a stunning performance to knock Australia out of the Women's T20 World Cup in the semi-finals.

King's Australia tour gives a real sense of him being back in business

Eight months after his cancer diagnosis was revealed, this royal tour is important for Charles - and the monarchy.

King and Queen greeted by light show on Australia tour

The visit to Australia is the biggest international trip by the King since his cancer diagnosis.

King Charles begins Australia tour with church service

King Charles and Queen Camilla are on a six-day tour of Australia, their first since the King ascended to the throne.

King Charles III Heckled by Lidia Thorpe, an Indigenous Australian Senator

King Charles, visiting the former British colony where he retains the ceremonial title of head of state, was shouted at by an Indigenous Australian senator.

World - The New York Times - October 21

King's Australia visit ends on positive note

King Charles and Queen Camilla drew a warm reception from the crowds in Sydney's sunshine.

Warner's leadership ban lifted by Cricket Australia

David Warner's lifetime leadership ban is lifted by Cricket Australia, leaving him free to captain in domestic cricket.

3 dead after light planes collided in Australia

Three men have died after two light planes collided midair and crashed into a forested area southwest of Sydney on Saturday

World - ABC News - October 26

World's largest crocodile in captivity, Cassius, died in Australia

The world's largest crocodile in captivity, Cassius, died at a wildlife sanctuary in Australia.

England name unchanged XV to face Australia

England name an unchanged starting XV to face Australia in the Autumn Nations Series at Allianz Stadium on Saturday.

Australia plans world's first social media ban for under-16s

The government says it wants to mitigate the "harm" social media is inflicting on children.

After a 2,000-Mile Trip, a Penguin Finds Itself on an Australian Beach

“This is the furthest north I’ve heard of an emperor penguin,” an expert said.

World - The New York Times - 4 days ago

A Lost Emperor Penguin Swam From Antarctica to Australia

World - Yahoo News - 5 days ago

Way Off Course: Emperor Penguin Swims to Australia

World - Yahoo News - 3 days ago

Australia beat England with last-gasp try

England's autumn campaign drifts further off track as Australia win a barnstormer of a game 42-37 thanks to a last-gasp try.

Can Australia make Cab Sav cool again?

Independent producers are making the best of a tricky situation and a traditional grape

Business - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Rare emperor penguin found on a beach in Western Australia

An emperor penguin that was found on a remote Western Australian beach on Nov. 1 is now being cared for by a registered caregiver with the state's Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and ...

Once Incarcerated, Now This Man Connects Students to Clean Energy Careers

Clean energy careers are on the rise, and one expert is showing students the way to find them,

Business - Inc. - October 13

Biggest US public pension fund Calpers invests in UK’s Octopus Energy

California retirement fund among investors drawn to power company for its software and green focus

Business - Financial Times - October 14

EU ministers nod to support for nuclear energy ahead of UN climate summit

Bloc officials overcome deep divisions on atomic power but finance goal commitment remains unresolved

Business - Financial Times - October 15

Political Infighting Hampers Ukraine’s Efforts to Avert Energy Crisis

Top energy officials have fallen and key energy policy decisions have been delayed because of political calculations, lawmakers and experts say, costing Ukraine valuable time in preparing for winter.

World - The New York Times - October 15

EU and British energy groups call for rewrite of post-Brexit trading arrangements

Open letter criticises ‘suboptimal’ mechanism under Trade and Cooperation Agreement amid push for more renewables

World - Financial Times - October 15

How China’s Iran support could spark a Persian Gulf energy war

Washington has to be concerned that Beijing sees an opportunity to deny or at least restrict Middle East energy to others.

Politics - The Hill - October 15

Global electricity demand to double by 2050, IEA’s World Energy Outlook says

Electricity demand is set to increase at levels equivalent to adding a new Japan to the world each year, the International Energy Agency said

Business - MarketWatch - October 16

Amazon buys stake in nuclear energy developer in push to power data centres

Citadel’s Ken Griffin takes part in X-energy’s $500mn fundraising alongside ecommerce group

Business - Financial Times - October 16

Poland’s Tusk Sees Clean Energy as New Growth Engine for Economy

World - Yahoo News - October 16

Big Tech turns to nuclear energy to power AI boom

Major technology companies are increasingly turning to nuclear energy as they attempt to keep up with the vast energy demands of artificial intelligence (AI) without derailing their highly ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

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