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The extent to which renewables should dominate Australia’s energy grids is a major issue in science and politics. Solar and wind are clearly now the cheapest form of electricity. But limits to these technologies can undermine the case for a renewables-only electricity mix.
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The Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) is in crisis. Amid the headlines and allegations of standover tactics, thuggery and kickbacks, the construction division of the union has been placed in administration.
In a country like Australia, we all expect that when we get old, we’ll be able to rely on a robust aged care system. But aged care providers can’t find staff and a crisis is brewing.
With the digital revolution continuing apace, the emergence of things like open standard protocols are empowering architects and others to find fresh ways to make the most of building automation. Around the world, the introduction of ‘Smart Buildings’ – in which utilities are digitally connected, performance is optimised, and sustainability is maximised – is continuing to become more commonplace.
Access to nature is essential for our health and wellbeing. However, as our cities become increasingly crowded, it becomes more and more challenging to find ways to connect with nature in urban spaces.
There is a lot of good in Housing Minister Chris Bishop’s new housing policy – especially in relation to mixed-use developments and intensification along transit corridors. But he has also proposed the abolition of minimum floor area and balcony requirements.
Electric vehicles are an increasingly common sight on Australian roads. Each one cuts carbon emissions by half compared to fossil fuel vehicles, but increases household electricity use by 50%.
Olympic Games are big affairs that require massive infrastructure projects to build the various stadiums and venues.
Four years after the pandemic forced workers home, companies in New Zealand and elsewhere are summoning staff back to the office.
Transport is Australia’s third-largest and fastest-growing source of emissions, accounting for 23% of the total. Without intervention, transport is expected to be the leading source of emissions by 2030.
Residential tenancy legislation in most states does not mandate that a fixed air-conditioning or heating device needs to be installed at a rental property; it only specifies that the premises must be fit for habitation.
Growing populations and housing shortages are affecting cities worldwide, including in Australia. It’s driving them to adopt high-density development near public transport hubs instead of endless suburban sprawl on city fringes.
