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theqldr.com.au > economy-business-and-finance > 03/22/2026 > solar_nf

Free midday power just the start for energy equity

1+ hour, 50+ min ago  (788+ words) Poppy Johnston | March 22, 2026 The allure of free daytime power has brought savings-motivated Australians to energy expert Mamoon Reza's door. Akin to power happy hour, the Solar Sharer policy announced in 2025 has been pitched as a win for renters, apartment dwellers…...

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theqldr.com.au > economy-business-and-finance > 03/18/2026 > autonomous-3

Aussies to build GPS alternative for self-driving cars

4+ day, 4+ hour ago  (364+ words) Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson | March 18, 2026 Trusting self-driving vehicles to navigate remote locations on earth and even more remote locations in space without GPS could be possible sooner after a Sydney firm secured a multimillion-dollar investment." Advanced Navigation announced the results of its…...

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theqldr.com.au > weather > 03/17/2026 > electric-252

Aussie drivers divided over petrol vs electric future

5+ day, 3+ hour ago  (445+ words) Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson | March 17, 2026 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…...

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theqldr.com.au > environmental-issue > 03/04/2026 > motor_sales-31

Car sales slow down but electric vehicles charge ahead

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (433+ words) Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson | March 4, 2026 Australians are buying fewer cars but more electric models, with sales of the low-emission vehicles more than doubling in a month to set a record." By contrast, new petrol-powered vehicles experienced the greatest slowdown in sales during…...