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Clean energy map

Clean energy map

17/05/2013 11:04

Australians are now able to follow and share clean and renewable energy projects across the ...

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Equivalent carbon price for synthetic greenhouse gases

Equivalent carbon price for synthetic greenhouse gases

24/05/2013 14:36

As part of the Australian Government’s Clean Energy Future Plan, the equivalent carbon price for ...

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Grant helps light up the Top End

Grant helps light up the Top End

05/04/2013 11:10

Remote towns in East Arnhem Land, in the Northern Territory, have benefitted from the installation ...

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Renewable energy – in a nutshell

Renewable energy – in a nutshell

27/03/2013 12:00

A recent study conducted by the Almond Board of Australia has found that almond waste ...

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Select Carbon set for first planting project

Select Carbon set for first planting project

26/03/2013 11:39

Local landholders in the Atherton Tablelands area could reap an environmental and financial benefit from ...

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Give us a wave – harnessing the power of our oceans

Give us a wave – harnessing the power of our oceans

20/03/2013 10:59

As construction begins on a ground-breaking wave energy project in Perth, a report has been ...

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Asphalt plant on the road to a cleaner, greener future

Asphalt plant on the road to a cleaner, greener future

20/03/2013 09:35

One of Australia’s largest asphalt manufacturing plants will use a $1.45 million Government grant to ...

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Cutting into energy costs

Cutting into energy costs

07/03/2013 14:29

A meat production plant in south-east Queensland will use a Government grant worth almost $3 ...

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Carbon neutral Moreland powering ahead

Carbon neutral Moreland powering ahead

06/03/2013 10:31

Going carbon neutral seems to be a growing trend in Melbourne, with the Australian Government’s ...

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Hot for geothermal energy? Go west!

Hot for geothermal energy? Go west!

21/02/2013 14:23

The west is amongst the best when it comes to tapping into naturally occurring heat ...

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Primo set to slice their energy costs

Primo set to slice their energy costs

19/02/2013 16:40

Another food processing company is poised to benefit from a Gillard Government grant that will ...

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Festival to showcase sustainable living solutions

Festival to showcase sustainable living solutions

15/02/2013 09:00

The Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency is playing a major role in a ...

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Meat packer to chop more than $1 million off its energy bill

14/02/2013 09:20

Australia’s leading meat packer and exporter is expected to slice more than $1 million from ...

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Sydney manufacturers set to make big savings

11/02/2013 12:52

Three manufacturers in Sydney’s south west are set to cut costs and reduce their carbon ...

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Council hits the streets with bright idea for Brisbane

Council hits the streets with bright idea for Brisbane

11/02/2013 09:22

Brisbane’s street lights are set to become brighter and more energy efficient in what is ...

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New projects full of potential for those on the land

New projects full of potential for those on the land

08/02/2013 11:46

Farmers and landowners now have more opportunities to earn carbon credits from forestry, piggery and ...

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Appliance giant invests grant in cool fridge project

Appliance giant invests grant in cool fridge project

01/02/2013 14:09

The nation’s leading household appliances company will use a $4.7 million Government grant to embark ...

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Farmers set to benefit from Environmental Planting

Farmers set to benefit from Environmental Planting

31/01/2013 14:40

A Victorian farm has become one of the first environmental planting project approved under the ...

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Grants to energise local councils

Grants to energise local councils

23/01/2013 10:00

Councils around Australia are being encouraged to work towards a clean energy future with the ...

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Be energy smart at home these holidays

Be energy smart at home these holidays

22/01/2013 15:30

With the temperature rising and the kids at home from school, holiday fun is indoors ...

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Carbon Farming helps Australian agriculture power ahead

Carbon Farming helps Australian agriculture power ahead

16/01/2013 10:04

Farming has an important role to play in reducing Australia’s carbon emissions and the Government ...

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Saving energy and money – join the club!

Saving energy and money – join the club!

20/12/2012 12:05

Sydney’s Castle Hill RSL Club is using a Government energy efficiency grant to cut its ...

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Tips for better energy use set to benefit those in need

Tips for better energy use set to benefit those in need

18/12/2012 08:01

Low income Australians will get help to make their homes more energy efficient under a ...

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Energy Efficient ways to light up Christmas

Energy Efficient ways to light up Christmas

17/12/2012 14:54

Creative and colourful lights on Australian homes at Christmas are a holiday tradition, and now ...

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Energy efficiency ideas take flight in Temora

Energy efficiency ideas take flight in Temora

14/12/2012 09:39

When it comes to energy efficiency, the NSW country town of Temora is reaching for ...

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Carbon neutral Yarra powering ahead

Carbon neutral Yarra powering ahead

11/12/2012 12:13

Yarra City Council has been recognised as Victoria’s first carbon neutral Council under the Australian ...

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Chicken manure power plant not such a ‘fowl’ idea

Chicken manure power plant not such a ‘fowl’ idea

07/12/2012 14:47

Chicken manure could soon be powering parts of south-east Queensland. The $18 million Cleveland Power ...

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The grape waste powering an energy efficient future

The grape waste powering an energy efficient future

06/12/2012 15:32

Companies receive many prompts to change their behaviour. An annual energy bill of $3.4 million ...

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What a capital idea: energy efficient Canberra homes a glimpse of the future

What a capital idea: energy efficient Canberra homes a glimpse of the future

05/12/2012 09:16

A house that rotates and another that has just achieved a nine star energy rating ...

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Chocolate maker thinks outside the box

Chocolate maker thinks outside the box

04/12/2012 10:36

South Australian-based chocolate maker Robern Menz is cutting emissions and reducing energy costs by revolutionising ...

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Grants to help Wodonga businesses come clean

Grants to help Wodonga businesses come clean

03/12/2012 15:54

A rendering company in north-east Victoria is one of three manufacturers in the region set ...

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Timber company to take the axe to its carbon emissions

Timber company to take the axe to its carbon emissions

28/11/2012 16:20

A sawmill in southern NSW aims to chop its carbon emissions and improve its energy ...

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Wind power delivers boost to Whyalla manufacturing

Wind power delivers boost to Whyalla manufacturing

26/11/2012 14:27

The town of Whyalla will supply up to 20 wind towers for a south Australian ...

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Initiative targets energy savings at the local level

Initiative targets energy savings at the local level

26/11/2012 14:00

An initiative to help local councils install solar or heat pump hot water systems in ...

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Tune into these green screens

Tune into these green screens

21/11/2012 15:34

Samsung and LG have this week been recognised for manufacturing the most energy efficient flat-screen ...

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Tamworth abattoir gets help to slice its energy costs

Tamworth abattoir gets help to slice its energy costs

20/11/2012 12:05

A Tamworth abattoir will benefit from the Government’s Clean Technology Food and Foundries Investment Program, ...

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Sweet energy deal for Mackay Sugar

Sweet energy deal for Mackay Sugar

19/11/2012 08:39

Mackay Sugar has flicked the switch on its new $120 million Racecourse Cogeneration Plant, and ...

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Sparking a sweeter, cleaner use of energy at Mackay Sugar

Sparking a sweeter, cleaner use of energy at Mackay Sugar

19/11/2012 08:29

Australia’s second-largest sugar milling company, Mackay Sugar produces around 800,000 tonnes of sugar each year. ...

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A pint of carbon neutral please

A pint of carbon neutral please

12/11/2012 07:43

Australians love their beer – and now they can crack open a brew that’s 100 ...

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Bright idea helps club make savings

Bright idea helps club make savings

09/11/2012 09:52

When it comes to making big savings on their energy bills, a youth club north ...

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Practical information on energy efficiency at heart of grants program

Practical information on energy efficiency at heart of grants program

06/11/2012 13:43

Small and medium-sized businesses and community groups can now apply for grants that will allow ...

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Latest round of grants to help energise Australian communities

Latest round of grants to help energise Australian communities

31/10/2012 15:24

Communities around Australia are being encouraged to work towards a clean energy future with the ...

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Managing manure helps pig farm bring home the bacon

Managing manure helps pig farm bring home the bacon

26/10/2012 13:05

A farm in south-west NSW has become the first approved piggery project under the Government’s ...

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International push for carbon pricing highlighted at World Bank meetings

International push for carbon pricing highlighted at World Bank meetings

25/10/2012 13:05

Efforts are being made around the globe to take action on climate change through carbon ...

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UN climate change head in talks Down Under

UN climate change head in talks Down Under

24/10/2012 17:30

The Executive Secretary of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), Christiana Figueres, is ...

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Trucking company prime movers in quest to cut emissions

Trucking company prime movers in quest to cut emissions

24/10/2012 13:09

A Dubbo-based trucking company has made some big changes to the way it does business ...

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Award nomination recognises Shayleen’s carbon market contribution

Award nomination recognises Shayleen’s carbon market contribution

23/10/2012 17:09

A senior Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency staff member has been nominated for ...

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Queensland shines in solar stakes

Queensland shines in solar stakes

18/10/2012 12:43

It’s known as the ‘Sunshine State’ – so it’s appropriate that Queensland leads the nation ...

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Splash out on small improvements and save big money on your pool costs

Splash out on small improvements and save big money on your pool costs

17/10/2012 10:39

With warm weather just around the corner, households across the country are rolling back their ...

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Energy efficient supermarket’s super savings

Energy efficient supermarket’s super savings

15/10/2012 08:11

Just four weeks after implementing a range of energy saving measures, the owner of an ...

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Report clears the air over China’s plans for clean energy

Report clears the air over China’s plans for clean energy

12/10/2012 08:19

China is on track to have the world’s second largest emissions trading scheme, and is ...

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First Australian carbon units issued

First Australian carbon units issued

02/10/2012 13:24

The Clean Energy Regulator has issued carbon units for the first time under the carbon ...

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Going with the flow—tides to power to Top End

Going with the flow—tides to power to Top End

26/09/2012 09:49

Tidal movements in the Top End are some of the largest in the country – ...

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US leads climate talks

US leads climate talks

25/09/2012 10:00

More than half the countries participating in this week’s Major Economies Forum on Energy and ...

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Entertaining ideas to save power

Entertaining ideas to save power

24/09/2012 14:29

Technology keeps us entertained, connected, and organised – but it’s easy to overlook that the ...

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Geothermal researchers ready to rock thanks to energy grant

Geothermal researchers ready to rock thanks to energy grant

20/09/2012 14:42

The University of Adelaide has been awarded $1.25 million to lead research into one of ...

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Clearing the air on the best ways to cool your home

Clearing the air on the best ways to cool your home

19/09/2012 13:50

Australians love their air-conditioners – but they are one of the most energy-intensive household appliances. ...

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Government assistance and your electricity bill

Government assistance and your electricity bill

13/09/2012 11:10

Many Australian households have already received important information explaining the impact of the carbon price ...

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A master class on building a clean energy future

A master class on building a clean energy future

06/09/2012 15:49

The peak body representing the Australian building and construction industry has showcased the latest in ...

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Turning landfill waste into clean energy

Turning landfill waste into clean energy

05/09/2012 16:14

Three landfill gas capture projects that will generate enough renewable energy in a year to ...

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Are you registered to provide financial services in emissions units?

Are you registered to provide financial services in emissions units?

03/09/2012 16:43

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) reminds individuals and companies who are registered to ...

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Australia and European Commission agree on pathway towards fully linking Emissions Trading Systems

Australia and European Commission agree on pathway towards fully linking Emissions Trading Systems

28/08/2012 14:31

The Australian Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, the Hon Greg Combet MP, and ...

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TAFE takes top honours

TAFE takes top honours

24/08/2012 15:24

A combination of energy efficiency measures– including a lighting upgrade yielding savings of $118,000 a ...

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Energising small business

Energising small business

23/08/2012 12:12

The Clean Energy Future website now includes a one-stop shop for small businesses wanting to ...

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Future sparks

Future sparks

17/08/2012 10:37

A video made by a small primary school from a tiny town in northern Tasmania ...

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Working together to adapt to climate change

Working together to adapt to climate change

16/08/2012 10:32

Regions planning for the impacts of climate change and the potential adaptation measures they could ...

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You have the power

You have the power

15/08/2012 10:28

Energy saving tips to suit your lifestyle You don’t have to make sacrifices to your ...

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Investing in technology helps WA businesses come clean

Investing in technology helps WA businesses come clean

10/08/2012 10:23

Four manufacturers in Western Australia are using grants to invest in clean technology that will ...

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Energy-efficient butcher slices hundreds off his electricity bill

Energy-efficient butcher slices hundreds off his electricity bill

10/08/2012 10:18

A Melbourne butcher has shown how simple it can be for businesses to reduce their ...

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Riding the wave towards another renewable energy source

Riding the wave towards another renewable energy source

08/08/2012 10:14

Can you image nature generating enough energy to power a city of more than four-million ...

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Universities grow jobs in a Clean Energy Future

Universities grow jobs in a Clean Energy Future

07/08/2012 10:10

Businesses aren’t the only ones benefiting from new opportunities under the Government’s Clean Energy Future ...

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Bright future for renewables

Bright future for renewables

06/08/2012 10:09

Australia, under a clean energy future, could tap into its substantial renewable energy resources to ...

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Counting on a clean energy future

Counting on a clean energy future

03/08/2012 12:20

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia is taking steps to help transform the business ...

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Help for manufacturers in a clean energy future

Help for manufacturers in a clean energy future

02/08/2012 12:15

Dollar-for-dollar funding is now available for carbon price liable manufacturing businesses under the $1 billion ...

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How will the carbon price affect electricity costs in your state or territory?

How will the carbon price affect electricity costs in your state or territory?

01/08/2012 12:01

The impact of the carbon price on your electricity bill will vary depending on which ...

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Cost of living impact minimal

Cost of living impact minimal

30/07/2012 11:58

Cost of living increases under the carbon price have been minimal, with the majority of ...

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ACCC webinar to address carbon price concerns

ACCC webinar to address carbon price concerns

27/07/2012 11:53

Small businesses that are concerned about their obligations and rights in relation to carbon price ...

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Million tonne milestone

Million tonne milestone

26/07/2012 11:49

Some of the country’s leading companies—including ANZ, QANTAS, Virgin, NAB, Sensis and CBRE—have helped the ...

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Clean economies to prosper over coming decades

Clean economies to prosper over coming decades

26/07/2012 11:30

The Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Greg Combet, told participants at a Clean ...

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Javac manufacturers equipment that extracts harmful refrigerants from old air-conditioners, refrigerators and other cooling equipment.

Helping Australian businesses innovate for a cleaner future

13/07/2012 15:46

The $200 million Clean Technology Innovation Program will provide opportunity for Australian businesses to find ...

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Minimal impact to your grocery bill

Minimal impact to your grocery bill

11/07/2012 15:00

The carbon price will have a very minor impact on your weekly trip to the ...

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Carbon price on SGGs to have little effect on consumers

Carbon price on SGGs to have little effect on consumers

05/07/2012 17:19

The cost of refrigerating items at home and re-gassing your car’s air conditioning is expect ...

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Consumers and the carbon price: it pays to be vigilant

Consumers and the carbon price: it pays to be vigilant

05/07/2012 12:07

Consumers need to be aware that some unscrupulous businesses might attempt to blame the increase ...

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Electricity price impact small under carbon pricing

Electricity price impact small under carbon pricing

04/07/2012 14:18

Given that many of Australia’s electricity companies are heavy polluters, electricity prices will be influenced ...

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A major step towards a Clean Energy Future

A major step towards a Clean Energy Future

01/07/2012 14:32

Australia has taken a major step towards a clean energy future with Australia’s major greenhouse ...

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Tale of two councils

Tale of two councils

29/06/2012 15:16

Two councils are leading the way in cutting emissions from waste and, in the process, ...

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Neville Roach, in front, presents a testimonial statement supporting Australia’s clean energy future on behalf of CALD ambassadors, including (from left) Fadi Nemme, Daphne Lowe Kelley, Ross Tzannes, Yoon Hyeon-Jung and David Giang.

Clean energy advocates deliver message to ethnic media

28/06/2012 14:10

A distinguished group of clean energy advocates joined forces in Sydney on 26 June to ...

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L-R: Mr Pran Gohil (Director, Crafty Chef), Hon David Bradbury MP, Hon Greg Combet AM , and Mr Jitesh Gohil (General Manager, Crafty Chef).

Western Sydney manufacturer invests in cleaner technology

22/06/2012 11:03

Food manufacturer Crafty Chef will reduce its carbon emissions intensity by more than 50 per ...

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Payments to help Veterans and Defence community

Payments to help Veterans and Defence community

14/06/2012 16:27

From today, more than 200,000 service pensioners and war widows will receive a household assistance ...

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New methodology could see dairy farmers turn manure into income

New methodology could see dairy farmers turn manure into income

14/06/2012 14:39

A new carbon farming methodology could soon see dairy producers earn carbon credits under the ...

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$42 million granted to communities for smarter energy use

$42 million granted to communities for smarter energy use

14/06/2012 11:28

The Government has announced more than $42 million in grants to improve energy efficiency across ...

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Clean Energy Regulator membership finalised

Clean Energy Regulator membership finalised

08/06/2012 16:42

Climate Change and Energy Efficiency Minister Greg Combet has announced that Anne Brown and Virginia ...

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Manufacturers reduce costs with first round of grants

Manufacturers reduce costs with first round of grants

08/06/2012 10:06

The first 13 grants from the Government’s $1 billion Clean Technology Investment Programs will help ...

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Financial services licensing for emissions units: Getting ready for 1 July

Financial services licensing for emissions units: Getting ready for 1 July

07/06/2012 14:30

From 1 July 2012, various types of emissions units will be financial products under the ...

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Climate Change Authority appointment

Climate Change Authority appointment

29/05/2012 17:33

The Government has announced a new appointment to the Climate Change Authority with Ms Anthea ...

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Pensioners to receive more assistance

Pensioners to receive more assistance

29/05/2012 17:20

More than three million Australian pensioners will receive more money in their bank accounts over ...

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Researchers inspect an automated system that samples emissions year-round. Image courtesy of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.

Agriculture to share $72.5 million in research grants

21/05/2012 12:50

More than 100 research and demonstration projects across Australia will share in $72.5 million as ...

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$20 million to help small business and community groups with energy efficiency

$20 million to help small business and community groups with energy efficiency

18/05/2012 12:42

The Australian Government has announced more than $20 million in grants to improve energy efficiency ...

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Boosting the bank accounts of Australian families

Boosting the bank accounts of Australian families

16/05/2012 14:04

From today, more than 1.6 million Australian families will receive additional money in their bank ...

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Carbon price opportunities and obligations for landfill managers

Carbon price opportunities and obligations for landfill managers

11/05/2012 16:32

Under the Australian Government’s Clean Energy Future plan, a number of landfill facilities may have ...

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Living Green, drinking tea and weaving

Living Green, drinking tea and weaving

11/05/2012 11:42

This Saturday, 12 May, Auburn Community Development Network (ACDN) will host another ‘enviro tea salon’ ...

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New appointments to ARENA board

New appointments to ARENA board

10/05/2012 14:28

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) board has a new acting chair following the announcement ...

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Empowering householders to save money

Empowering householders to save money

07/05/2012 15:41

This month, the CSIRO EnergySavers behaviour change pilot project starts in Brisbane and Melbourne. Around ...

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Home Energy Saver Scheme to help vulnerable Australians

Home Energy Saver Scheme to help vulnerable Australians

04/05/2012 17:04

Financially vulnerable Australians are a step closer to being well equipped with tools to be ...

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Image courtesy of the Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities

Hundreds of projects to benefit from biodiversity grants

04/05/2012 16:23

More than 300 projects from around the country are set to benefit from the Australian ...

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South Korea passes ETS legislation

South Korea passes ETS legislation

03/05/2012 17:11

The Republic of Korea, one of Australia’s top trading partners and the world’s 15th largest ...

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More carbon credit opportunities for livestock producers

More carbon credit opportunities for livestock producers

03/05/2012 15:47

A new initiative could provide livestock producers with opportunities to earn carbon credits for reducing ...

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Western Australia joining the conversation on a clean energy future

Western Australia joining the conversation on a clean energy future

03/05/2012 14:09

A group of community organisations have come together and launched the EmpowerWA project to start ...

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ASIC releases details for registration and licensing of financial services in emissions units

ASIC releases details for registration and licensing of financial services in emissions units

30/04/2012 16:20

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has released details regarding the registration and licensing ...

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Australia and Republic of Korea’s plans for tackling climate change together

Australia and Republic of Korea’s plans for tackling climate change together

27/04/2012 16:43

Global challenges presented by climate change and a growing need to work together were among ...

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Image courtesy of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

Biochar research funding to assist farmers in Carbon Farming Initiative

26/04/2012 17:05

Two-million dollars of funding has been announced for five research projects looking to investigate ways ...

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Landfills, a chance for local governments to make money under a carbon price

Landfills, a chance for local governments to make money under a carbon price

23/04/2012 16:59

The Australian Government has used a national forum in Canberra to explain how local governments ...

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Clean energy future on the international stage

Clean energy future on the international stage

19/04/2012 15:56

Australia’s move to a clean energy future has taken centre stage at an international forum ...

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Release of CEFC Expert Review

Release of CEFC Expert Review

18/04/2012 11:24

The Australian Government has released a report by the independent Clean Energy Finance Corporation – ...

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Support to fast track the development of carbon farming methodologies

Support to fast track the development of carbon farming methodologies

13/04/2012 11:42

The Australian Government has published draft funding guidelines for the development of carbon farming methodologies ...

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Comments invited on CFI regulations

Comments invited on CFI regulations

10/04/2012 14:54

Draft regulations to support the Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI) were released for consultation today by ...

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Clean Energy Regulator opens for business

Clean Energy Regulator opens for business

02/04/2012 14:00

Australia has taken another significant step towards a clean energy future, with the Clean Energy ...

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Australia and Europe to unite on Emissions Trading Schemes

Australia and Europe to unite on Emissions Trading Schemes

30/03/2012 16:31

The Australian Government and the European Union this week confirmed that they will aim to ...

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Two more appointments to Clean Energy Regulator

Two more appointments to Clean Energy Regulator

30/03/2012 14:52

The Clean Energy Regulator has two new members, with Jennie Granger and Dr Michael Sargent ...

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Harry Osborne at his Capital wind farm on his Lake George property

100% Ready for clean energy

30/03/2012 10:08

The Nature Conservation Council (NCC) of NSW today launched its 100% Ready campaign.  Through inspirational ...

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New Carbon Farming Handbook will help create revenue for farmers

New Carbon Farming Handbook will help create revenue for farmers

29/03/2012 16:52

A new handbook, released under the Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI), has been designed as a ...

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Carbon farming to see new expert panel

Carbon farming to see new expert panel

22/03/2012 16:17

A new expert panel to assess the proposed methods for developing carbon credits has been ...

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ASIC releases guidance and policy proposals for carbon financial products

ASIC releases guidance and policy proposals for carbon financial products

14/03/2012 16:28

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) recently released regulatory guidance to help businesses comply ...

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Clean Energy Finance Corporation to be housed in Sydney

Clean Energy Finance Corporation to be housed in Sydney

08/03/2012 11:16

Sydney has been selected as the new home of the Government’s $10 billion Clean Energy ...

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Burra Foods manufactures, markets and exports ingredients such as cheese, milk powders and concentrates, and bases for yoghurts and ice creams. Image courtesy of the Department of Industry, Innovation, Science, Research and Tertiary Education.

Clean Technology Investment Programs information sessions

01/03/2012 14:03

Manufacturers can learn how to apply for the $1 billion Clean Technology Investment Programs at ...

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Australia’s first ‘Summer Study’

Australia’s first ‘Summer Study’

28/02/2012 16:51

Long term investment in energy efficiency in our households communities and businesses will create new ...

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Empowering Australians to take action on climate change

28/02/2012 15:23

Today, ClimateWorks Australia launched its national public engagement program aimed at showing how Australia can ...

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Hitting the road to explain energy efficiency programs

Hitting the road to explain energy efficiency programs

24/02/2012 16:52

More than 700 people from an array of government, community and private sector organisations attended ...

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Talking Clean Energy

Talking Clean Energy

24/02/2012 15:48

Talking Clean Energy is a new engaging series of 30 radio segments, broadcast across Australia ...

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Fixing Our Country – Indigenous Carbon Farming

Fixing Our Country – Indigenous Carbon Farming

23/02/2012 16:48

Greening Australia SA has launched a carbon market training program in South Australia to assist ...

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Engaging our bright sparks

Engaging our bright sparks

22/02/2012 17:19

Australian teachers and students can now harness the kinetic energy of a soccer ball to ...

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Latest CFI initiative a burning issue for land managers

Latest CFI initiative a burning issue for land managers

22/02/2012 16:49

Indigenous land managers and farmers in northern Australia will now be able to generate revenue ...

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Australian manufacturing moving to a cleaner future

Australian manufacturing moving to a cleaner future

16/02/2012 16:56

Australian manufacturing is moving to a clean energy future as $1 billion in funding will ...

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As part of Australian Government-funded research, scientists are using perspex boxes to measure greenhouse gas emissions from different crops.

Agricultural sector embraces clean energy future

15/02/2012 10:15

Australia’s agricultural sector is embracing a clean energy future as land managers, industry, universities and ...

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Chair appointed to Clean Energy Regulator

Chair appointed to Clean Energy Regulator

10/02/2012 08:56

The Government has announced it will appoint Ms Chloe Munro as the Chair and Chief ...

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New programs drive smarter energy use

New programs drive smarter energy use

09/02/2012 13:25

A package of energy efficiency programs designed to drive smarter energy use in business, local ...

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Applications for land sector grants close soon

Applications for land sector grants close soon

31/01/2012 14:32

Applications for research and demonstration funding that will help unlock the possibilities of carbon farming ...

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More schools to go solar

More schools to go solar

27/01/2012 08:40

Nearly 800 schools across the country have been awarded grants to help them install solar ...

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New appointments to Energy Security Council announced

25/01/2012 17:13

The Australian Government has announced four new appointments to the Energy Security Council, which was ...

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Planting trees under Carbon Farming Initiative

Planting trees under Carbon Farming Initiative

16/12/2011 11:57

Across Australia, farmers and land managers are now able to plant permanent native forest trees ...

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Biodiversity Fund now open

Biodiversity Fund now open

14/12/2011 16:59

Australia’s farmers and other land managers can now apply for funding under the Biodiversity Fund, ...

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International progress towards cutting carbon pollution

International progress towards cutting carbon pollution

12/12/2011 18:03

The Durban climate change conference has concluded resulting in further progress towards a new international ...

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Clean Energy bills receive Royal Assent

Clean Energy bills receive Royal Assent

12/12/2011 14:40

Central legislation is now in place to deliver a clean energy future for Australia, as ...

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Carbon Farming Initiative launches

Carbon Farming Initiative launches

08/12/2011 16:34

The Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI) Administrator is now open for business, providing exciting opportunities for farmers, ...

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Australia-NZ links on emissions trading

Australia-NZ links on emissions trading

07/12/2011 11:09

Australia and New Zealand have agreed to strengthen links between their emissions trading schemes in ...

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Cash assistance under Energy Security Fund

Cash assistance under Energy Security Fund

05/12/2011 16:07

Applications are now open to eligible electricity generators for cash assistance under the Energy Security ...

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Landfill sites: creating revenue under CFI

Landfill sites: creating revenue under CFI

05/12/2011 10:48

Landfill site operators will soon be able to generate extra revenue while reducing carbon pollution ...

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Climate Change Authority: Melbourne based

Climate Change Authority: Melbourne based

01/12/2011 13:57

The Climate Change Authority (CCA), one of the key bodies established under the clean energy ...

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Land Sector Carbon & Biodiversity Board

Land Sector Carbon & Biodiversity Board

30/11/2011 11:07

The Government has announced the establishment of the independent Land Sector Carbon and Biodiversity Board, ...

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International climate negotiations

International climate negotiations

25/11/2011 16:24

Climate Change and Energy Efficiency Minister Greg Combet has used an address at the Australian ...

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Australia’s green growth

Australia’s green growth

25/11/2011 11:27

Business leaders, energy policy experts and investors from Australia and Denmark have met in Canberra ...

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Submissions open: CEFC review

16/11/2011 12:24

Submissions are being sought on the key elements of the $10 billion commercially oriented Clean ...

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Clean Energy Regulator to start early 2012

Clean Energy Regulator to start early 2012

15/11/2011 14:58

The new body charged with administering the carbon pricing mechanism will begin operating in early ...

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Clean Energy Legislation: an overview

Clean Energy Legislation: an overview

11/11/2011 13:42

As the nation moves towards a clean energy future, a guide to the new legislation ...

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Legislation passes Senate

Legislation passes Senate

08/11/2011 13:47

Australia took another major step towards a clean energy future today (November 8) after the ...

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Carbon Expo 2011

Carbon Expo 2011

04/11/2011 13:04

  Australian business leaders, government representatives, community groups and international counterparts will converge in Melbourne ...

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Solar Cities: A catalyst for change

Solar Cities: A catalyst for change

26/10/2011 16:31

The Australian Government is partnering with the community and industry to trial a range of products ...

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Australia’s carbon price will be linked to carbon markets around the world

Australia’s carbon price will be linked to carbon markets around the world

24/10/2011 14:13

Australia’s carbon price will be linked to carbon markets around the world from the start ...

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New Climate Authority will give independent advice on the carbon price

New Climate Authority will give independent advice on the carbon price

19/10/2011 15:10

A new Climate Change Authority will be created by the Clean Energy laws which are ...

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Reducing landfill waste emissions

Reducing landfill waste emissions

18/10/2011 12:04

Landfill operators, liable to pay a carbon price, will have incentives to reduce their emissions ...

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Youth transformation: Power Shift Brisbane

Youth transformation: Power Shift Brisbane

14/10/2011 11:43

Youth across Australia will converge in Brisbane this weekend (15-17 October) for the second of ...

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Clean Energy Finance Corporation: experts appointed

Clean Energy Finance Corporation: experts appointed

12/10/2011 15:05

 A panel of experts has been appointed by the Government to advise on the design ...

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Legislation passes House of Representatives

Legislation passes House of Representatives

12/10/2011 13:20

The Clean Energy legislative package has today (12 October 2011) been passed through the House ...

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Impact of a carbon price on household expenditure

Impact of a carbon price on household expenditure

30/09/2011 12:15

Treasury has set out a more detailed breakdown of the impact of a $23 carbon ...

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Powershift: youth climate action

Powershift: youth climate action

30/09/2011 10:04

A group of committed young Australians will share their passion for climate action to inspire ...

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Low carbon communities: energy efficiency that supports households

Low carbon communities: energy efficiency that supports households

28/09/2011 11:47

The design of two streams of the Low Carbon Communities initiative is open for public ...

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Economic opportunities for farmers

Economic opportunities for farmers

21/09/2011 15:25

Australia faces significant opportunities to reduce carbon pollution and increase the amount of carbon stored ...

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Legislation introduced to Parliament

Legislation introduced to Parliament

14/09/2011 15:19

On Tuesday, 13 September 2011 the Government introduced a package of Bills to Parliament that will ...

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Is yours a sustainable house?

Is yours a sustainable house?

09/09/2011 11:34

Encouraging energy efficiency at home is a major part of the Government’s plans for a ...

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Illustrating the clean energy future vision

Illustrating the clean energy future vision

08/09/2011 14:26

People across Australia are sharing their experience in the shift to a clean energy future ...

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Farmers to benefit from CFI legislation

Farmers to benefit from CFI legislation

30/08/2011 12:59

Australian farmers will benefit from the Government’s plan for a clean energy future. More than ...

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Household assistance: Veterans

Household assistance: Veterans

25/08/2011 16:18

Under the Government’s carbon price plan, 9 in 10 households will receive some combination of ...

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International linking

International linking

24/08/2011 10:22

From July 2015, Australia’s carbon pricing mechanism will be linked to carbon markets around the ...

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The benefits of a carbon price

The benefits of a carbon price

23/08/2011 12:32

A carbon price is an effective and efficient way to reduce carbon pollution and move ...

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Environmental effectiveness of a carbon price

Environmental effectiveness of a carbon price

15/08/2011 11:36

Australia produces about 500 million tonnes of carbon pollution each year, making us one of ...

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Price impacts of a carbon price

Price impacts of a carbon price

12/08/2011 11:08

The carbon price will be paid by Australia’s biggest polluters. They will need a permit ...

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Why is Australia cutting its carbon pollution?

Why is Australia cutting its carbon pollution?

12/08/2011 09:42

Climate change is happening and risks damaging Australia’s environment and way of life. The CSIRO, ...

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Assistance for students & low income earners

Assistance for students & low income earners

10/08/2011 13:25

Under Government’s carbon price plan, 9 in 10 households will receive some combination of tax ...

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Australia’s carbon pollution: the global context

Australia’s carbon pollution: the global context

08/08/2011 14:00

Our carbon pollution may appear a small proportion of the global total, but it puts ...

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Assistance for people with disability and carers

Assistance for people with disability and carers

04/08/2011 14:15

People who receive the Disability Support Pension or the Carer Payment will be eligible for ...

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Supporting those who need it most: Pensioners

Supporting those who need it most: Pensioners

03/08/2011 12:19

Over half the money raised from a carbon price will be used to assist households. ...

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Assistance: Supporting self-funded retirees

Assistance: Supporting self-funded retirees

03/08/2011 12:15

Self-funded retirees who hold Commonwealth Seniors Health Cards will receive assistance under the carbon pricing ...

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Playing your part

Playing your part

03/08/2011 11:45

All Australians can do their bit to create a clean energy future. There are many ...

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Helping Australian families

Helping Australian families

02/08/2011 11:46

Millions of families will receive new tax cuts and increases in cash payments under the ...

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Household assistance: How much will I get?

Household assistance: How much will I get?

02/08/2011 11:21

Australians can calculate the assistance they might be eligible for under a carbon price by ...

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Helping Australian households: What a carbon price means for you

Helping Australian households: What a carbon price means for you

01/08/2011 12:19

Australian households will receive financial assistance under the Government’s carbon price plan. 9 in 10 ...

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Consultation open: Legislative package

Consultation open: Legislative package

28/07/2011 12:35

The Government is seeking comment from the public, stakeholders and legal experts on the details ...

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What others are doing: China

What others are doing: China

28/07/2011 12:07

Countries around the world are already taking action to reduce carbon pollution. By acting now, ...

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Renewable energy: Driving innovation for a clean energy future

Renewable energy: Driving innovation for a clean energy future

21/07/2011 09:34

Australia has an abundance of solar, wind, wave and other clean energy sources. Driving innovation ...

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Illustrating the vision for a clean energy future

Illustrating the vision for a clean energy future

18/07/2011 13:27

The Government has launched a national advertising campaign to help illustrate the vision for a ...

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Jobs and competitiveness in a clean energy future

Jobs and competitiveness in a clean energy future

15/07/2011 15:01

The movement to a clean energy future will provide new employment opportunities for Australian workers ...

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Climate change: why act now

Climate change: why act now

14/07/2011 14:44

A clean energy future is part of a long term plan to reshape our economy, ...

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PM launches Household Estimator

PM launches Household Estimator

11/07/2011 12:40

Prime Minister Julia Gillard today announced an easy way for householders to find out what ...

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Households supported under carbon price

Households supported under carbon price

10/07/2011 12:59

Australian Households will be looked after under a carbon price, with tax cuts, higher family ...

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Government launches ‘Clean Energy Package’

Government launches ‘Clean Energy Package’

10/07/2011 06:02

Prime Minister Julia Gillard, Deputy Prime Minister and Treasurer Wayne Swan, and Minister for Climate ...

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PM Gillard launches the Clean Energy Future website

PM Gillard launches the Clean Energy Future website

10/07/2011 06:00

Plan for a prosperous, sustainable Australia detailed in new website....

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