Ethical Investing

Ethical investing: How do you align your money with your values

14 May

In today’s world, more investors are seeking not only financial returns but also alignment between their money and their values. This approach, known as ethical investing, is about choosing investments that consider environmental, social, and...[Read More]

Budget lacks energy for big renewable project reforms

13 May

Australia’s growing throng of solar panels, batteries and electric cars will be managed by a new regulator in a multimillion-dollar budget commitment welcomed by investment and climate groups. The change will come in addition to support for...[Read More]

Batteries undercutting gas, keeping lid on power bills

6 May

Australian power grids have proven far more resilient to the latest global energy crisis compared with the Russia-Ukraine war, bolstered by battery boom and subdued local gas prices. A ballooning battery fleet soaking up cheap, abundant solar to...[Read More]

Bumpy path predicted for self-driving cars in Australia

25 March

Autonomous cars could slash transport pollution by driving more efficiently, avoiding traffic snarls and reducing the need for car parks. But with the wrong policy settings, the technology could undo those savings by putting more cars on the road,...[Read More]

Aussie drivers divided over petrol vs electric future

18 March

Almost two in five Australians are considering an electric or hybrid vehicle for their next car purchase, but many could change their minds if the government puts the brakes on a tax discount. The Australian Finance Industry Association revealed the...[Read More]

High-power pit stop: quantum batteries could rev up EVs

18 March

Next-generation batteries Australian researchers are developing could potentially recharge electric cars faster than petrol vehicles fill up and top up smartphone instantaneously. The CSIRO’s quantum battery research team made the predictions on...[Read More]

Energy rating report card urged for all Aussie homes

11 March

All Australian homes should receive a score out of 10 for energy efficiency before they can be sold or rented, experts say, as part of an expansion to a national assessment program. The Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme, which is used to rate...[Read More]

Rice could be key ingredient to cutting steel emissions

11 March

Leftover rice could be the key ingredient to halving carbon emissions from iron and steel production, according to a trial led by Australian researchers. The CSIRO and Indian Institute of Science revealed the findings on Tuesday from tests in which...[Read More]

No ill winds blowing for renewables spending in budget

11 March

The federal climate minister has hit back at speculation there will be budget cuts to clean energy policies, comparing it to stripping funds from health or education. Chris Bowen dismissed reports of cuts to new clean energy funding in the federal...[Read More]

Compact homes unlocking cheaper, cleaner city living

4 March

In a time of climate change and strained housing affordability, sometimes it pays to think small. At just 50 square metres, the apartments and townhouses inside the Two Sisters development in North Melbourne are far smaller than the 236 sq m average...[Read More]

Investment vehicle races off with $34b renewables push

4 March

Blessed with wind and solar resources, renewable energy companies are clamouring to take part in the bounty of NSW amid a global oil crisis. More than 15 projects worth a total of $34.4 billion in potential investment are being looked over at the...[Read More]

Electric car sales may stall if tax policy changes gear

18 February

At launch, the Electric Car Discount was expected to help about 5000 Australians get behind the wheel of a quiet, low-emissions, battery-powered vehicle. The policy, introduced in 2022, removed the fringe benefits tax from some electric cars,...[Read More]

Discount loans to drive down the price of electric cars

4 February

Motorists will be offered another incentive to choose electric over petrol through a $60 million program to cut the cost of car loans. The Climate Energy Finance Corporation announced the scheme in partnership with Hyundai on Tuesday, revealing it...[Read More]

Building smarter: How to create an environmentally friendly home

29 January

Sustainability is no longer a niche consideration in property—it’s becoming a core part of how Australians design, build, and renovate their homes. With rising energy costs, increasing climate awareness, and greater buyer demand for efficient...[Read More]