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COAG Energy Council agrees to progress reliability obligation
26 October 2018
Today the COAG Energy Council met in Sydney to discuss the need to bring power prices down while ensuring the reliability of the grid.
Avoiding bill shock with electricity and gas meter self-reads
25 October 2018
Australian families and small businesses are being empowered to negotiate with their power company following a determination made by the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) to give customers the right to ask their energy retailer to adjust an inaccurate bill based on the customer's own reading of their meter.
Indo-Pacific experts make the case for women in STEM
25 October 2018
Practical strategies to increase gender equity and women’s economic advancement through science, technology, engineering and maths have been discussed by experts from across government, industry and academia in Brisbane this week.
Driving growth in the local automotive sector
24 October 2018
The Coalition Government is supporting Australia’s automotive innovation with a $10 million initiative to help local businesses expand into new markets.
A fair deal on energy
23 October 2018
Australian families and businesses will save hundreds of dollars a year off their power bills, thanks to action being taken today by the Morrison Government.
ANU rockets ahead with InSpace
23 October 2018
Space endeavours across the Australian National University (ANU) will be coordinated under a new organisation launched today.
Electric vehicles get ultra-rapid charging network
22 October 2018
Electric vehicles will soon have access to an ultra-rapid charging network along the major driving routes from Brisbane to Adelaide, including around Sydney and Melbourne, and separately in Western Australia.
Hydrogen: renewable power to gas facility
22 October 2018
The Australian Government is supporting an Australian-first trial of a renewable hydrogen-powered electricity generation facility in Western Sydney.
Grants help to hatch bright ideas
20 October 2018
Three Australian businesses will receive grants to commercialise new products, processes and services, helping to create more local business opportunities and Australian jobs.
Home Battery Scheme reducing South Australian energy bills
19 October 2018
The Australian Government is helping the South Australian Government deliver on its commitment to provide more affordable and reliable energy for all South Australians.