Category: Chris Bowen

Optus CEO says three people died after triple zero calls affected during network upgrade – as it happened

This blog is now closedConvicted rapist Gareth Ward argues he should receive lighter sentence due to ‘enormous fall from grace’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA so-called miracle cure for stroke is no more effective than a pl…

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Chris Bowen’s defining climate moment is nigh. And he knows what it means ‘if we get it wrong’

Australia’s soon to be announced emissions reduction target for 2035 will say a lot about how Labor will prioritise dealing with the climate crisisSign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter hereProgress on the cl…

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Australia’s surge in household battery installations is ‘off the charts’ as government subsidy program powers up

At current rate, households could have 10,000MW installed in five years – half the nation’s total coal power capacity, expert saysGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastEverything you need to know about Australia’s new home battery …

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As Australia campaigns for Cop31 hosting rights, it’s time to stop talking and start doing | Bill Hare

The 43% emission reduction target is not aligned with the Paris agreement – it should be at least 59%Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter hereAustralian officials are gearing up for next week’s mid-year cli…

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