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E-Green Electrical Unveils 2025 Hot Water Strategies to Help Australians Cut Energy Bills
The AI Journal
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August 20, 2025
Energy experts at E-Green Electrical outline 2025 strategies to help Australians save money on their hot water bills through heat pump systems, behavioural changes, and government incentives. New York, United States, August 20, 2025 — As energy...
Farmers pile pressure on Labor over buried climate report
Financial Review
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August 20, 2025
A raft of influential agricultural business groups is pressuring Labor to release detailed government modelling that outlines the potentially catastrophic effects of climate change on Australia’s farming industries. The groups, which include the...
Richest Australian Rinehart Joins Push Against Costs of Net Zero
Financial Post
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August 20, 2025
Rinehart, whose business interests span iron ore and coal mining to agriculture, criticized climate policies as likely to add burdensome costs through requirements for emissions-free vehicles and haul trucks, and argued that decarbonization...
Wild weather forecast for Sydney, Brisbane and Perth
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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August 20, 2025
Wet weather is headed for both sides of the country today, with parts of New South Wales and Queensland set to cop a drenching before the weekend. Meanwhile, after a band of storms rolled through Perth yesterday, Western Australia is in for...
Georges River Memory Walk and Jog in support of Dementia Australia
St George and Sutherland Shire Leader
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August 20, 2025
Georges River Council Mayor Elise Borg said, "This is a proud moment for Georges River Council as we work together with our community to create a safer and more supportive environment for people impacted by dementia. "Becoming a dementia-friendly...
30 Years, 30 Icons: Marie Claire’s Definitive Power List Of Australian Women
Marie Claire Australia
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August 20, 2025
For three decades, marie claire has celebrated women who inspire, agitate and champion change. To mark the occasion, we’ve selected 30 of the most powerful women in the country. Whether they’re smashing glass ceilings, swimming for gold or telling...
Perth weather: City beats long-term rain average in months of June, July & August for first time since 1996
PerthNow
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August 20, 2025
Perth has achieved a rare weather milestone — beating its long-term rainfall average for each month of winter. It’s the first time the city has hit the marker in almost three decades, with the overnight wild storm taking the August rainfall to...
New Crawford Fund chair urges Australia to take lead on food security
Beef Central
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August 20, 2025
Incoming chair of the Crawford Fund for Food Security Su McCluskey has welcomed the Government’s commitment to a National Food Security Strategy and called for stronger leadership across the Indo-Pacific region. “Food security is a human right....
Extreme weather events put children’s brains and mental health at risk, researchers warn
Medical News
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August 20, 2025
Scientists say rising climate disasters could act as hidden childhood traumas, reshaping brain development and fueling mental health crises without urgent global action. Perspective: Extreme weather and climate-related adverse childhood...
Why Recycling ‘Dead’ Batteries Could Save Billions and Slash Pollution
ScienceDaily
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Increased demand for electric vehicles, portable electronics, and renewable energy storage has resulted in lithium becoming a truly critical mineral. As the world races toward a clean energy future, the recycling of lithium batteries has become...
'Green Islam': How Muslims Are Powering Environmental Action Across The World
MENAFN
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN- The Conversation) As the world grapples with myriad environmental problems, a growing number of studies shows the role of religion is key. Religion influences people's worldviews, including how we think about nature and our roles within...
Time to reboot the India-France-Australia trilateral
The Interpreter
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August 20, 2025
When senior officials from Delhi, Canberra, and Paris announced in 2020 that they had held a first trilateral meeting involving India, Australia and France to boost cooperation in the Indo-Pacific, it was met with considerable optimism about the...
Farmers' silent struggle: the crisis in rural Australia
Shepparton News
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Corowa farmer, Federation councillor and Beyond Blue board member Derek Schoen said rural Australians need support that recognises the realities of life on the land. Almost half of Australian farmers report experiencing feelings of depression, and...
Councils can unlock Australia’s future productivity
Government News
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August 19, 2025
With all eyes on the federal government’s Economic Reform Roundtable, it’s important to remember the importance and key role of Australia’s councils, writes Matt Burnett. Everyone, everywhere and every day depends on the infrastructure, services...
Kongsberg Defence Australia looks to expand ops
Asia Pacific Defence Reporter
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August 20, 2025
Kongsberg Defence Australia announced it has moved into a new temporary office in Newcastle as the company continues to expand its operations to deliver capability for the Australian Defence Force (ADF). This milestone marks another step in the...
Australia Post Powers Ahead With Electric Van Pilot
The National Tribune
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August 19, 2025
Australia Post Australia Post is accelerating its fleet electrification with the launch of a new electric van pilot, introducing 36 Mercedes-Benz eVito vans into its delivery network – the first time it has trialled a fleet of electric vans at...
Top climate diplomat appointed to settle COP31 impasse
The Mandarin
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August 19, 2025
Canberra taps Will Nankervis to steer climate diplomacy, as the COP31 hosting race with Türkiye drags on. Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong. (AAP Image/Mick Tsikas) Will Nankervis will join efforts to secure Australia’s bid to host COP31...
Councils can unlock Australia’s future productivity – Opinion Piece
Local Government Focus
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August 20, 2025
By Mayor Matt Burnett, ALGA President With all eyes on the Federal Government’s Economic Reform Roundtable, it’s important to remember the importance and key role of Australia’s councils. Everyone, everywhere and every day depends on the...
$500m scheme to build Australian batteries
EcoGeneration
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August 19, 2025
Australia has launched a $500 million funding program to scale up local battery manufacturing. The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) this week opened applications for the Battery Breakthrough Initiative (BBI). The initiative, central to...
Body Safety Australia to spotlight child protection in Canberra ahead of National Child Protection Week
The Sector
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August 20, 2025
In the lead-up to National Child Protection Week, Body Safety Australia will host a landmark event in Canberra, calling for universal access to early childhood education and care (ECEC) that includes robust child safety measures. Titled Every...