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Minister questioned over comcar use
2+ hour, 10+ min ago (48+ words) Sports Minister Anika Wells has been questioned after using hundreds of taxpayer dollars on short trips in government cars. Updated June 7, 2026 " 7: 22am, first published 7: 20am...
Falling Queensland power bills contingent on no delays to renewable energy projects, industry warns
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (521+ words) June 5, 2026 " 4: 17pm Energy bills are forecast to fall $151 for regional Queenslanders, according to a new determination from the competition authority, but renewable industry figures warn a drop in household bills could be jeopardised by delays to large-scale clean projects. The Queensland…...
WA is ahead of the pack for solar uptake. But what happens to panels at the end of their lives?
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (573+ words) June 3, 2026 " 4: 13pm The West Australian government will tip $17. 8 million into a program to recycle solar panels and lithium-ion batteries in a bid to recover valuable materials and reduce the waste being sent to landfill. The Remade in WA program includes a…...
EVs reach major milestone " meaning climate goals might not be a bridge too far
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (694+ words) June 3, 2026 " 4: 09pm Electric vehicles have notched a new milestone, reaching nearly half of all new vehicle sales last month, revealing the potential for clean cars to defy the sceptics and help Australia to meet its climate goals. The government's 2035 climate target…...
New electric buses forced into storage due to delays upgrading Sydney depots
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (743+ words) June 3, 2026 " 5: 00am Upgrading more than a dozen large bus depots across Sydney for electric buses is running significantly behind the NSW transport agency's plans, which has forced new vehicles bound for one location to be put into storage temporarily. Confidential Transport…...
Biggest-ever shipment of electric cars arrives in Melbourne
4+ day, 14+ hour ago (45+ words) SMH. com. au The biggest-ever shipment of electric cars in Australia has arrived in Melbourne, with 5000 Chinese-made EVs ready to hit the road. Updated June 2, 2026 " 6: 37pm, first published 6: 33pm...
Queensland's e-mobility laws watered down after feedback
4+ day, 14+ hour ago (34+ words) SMH. com. au Queensland's new e-mobility laws have been watered down following community feedback. Updated June 2, 2026 " 7: 13pm, first published 7: 08pm...
How the arrival of a BYD ship marks a sea change in Australian motoring
4+ day, 10+ hour ago (670+ words) June 2, 2026 " 7: 00pm The giant purpose-built ship owned by BYD disgorging 5000 electric vehicles in Port Melbourne on Tuesday was not the only ominous sign of change for Australia's dominant car brands this week, as new data suggests a structural shift is taking…...
An enormous ship docked in Melbourne today. Its cargo could permanently change Australian motoring
6+ day, 12+ hour ago (832+ words) May 31, 2026 " 5: 15pm The arrival of a purpose-built ship owned by Chinese car manufacturer BYD that docked in Melbourne on Sunday carrying 5000 vehicles has been described by an analyst as a "turning point" in the electrification of Australian road transport. The BYD…...
Should set off alarm bells: Call for probe into politicians use of Chinese EVs
1+ week, 1+ day ago (510+ words) May 29, 2026 " 5: 36pm Warnings to politicians from domestic spy agency ASIO for politicians not to have sensitive conversations while driving have prompted an opposition call for a security review into whether Chinese electric vehicles should remain on the list of taxpayer-funded cars…...