Mike Foley
Mike Foley is the climate and energy correspondent for The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald.
Israel-Hamas conflict live updates: Israeli ambassador says Gaza humanitarian situation is ‘fair’ as death toll continues to rise
Israel stepped up bombings of south Gaza, killing many Palestinians, officials said on Wednesday, as violence flared elsewhere in the Middle East and a showdown loomed at the United Nations over aid for the besieged enclave.
- by Mike Foley
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Electric cars
Uber’s surge plan to bring 10,000 electric vehicles into Australia
The ride-share giant is partnering with local distributor EVDirect on an emissions-free option for businesses.
- by Mike Foley
‘Shameful victory’: Indigenous leaders’ bitter lesson from Voice campaign
An official statement from the Yes camp says victory was impossible without bipartisan support.
- by Mike Foley
Cost of living to dominate political agenda as power bills, petrol prices bite
The Albanese government is battling a widening cost of living crisis, as global conflict drives up the cost of energy.
- by Mike Foley
EV tax ruling a multibillion-dollar headache for Albanese government
Treasurer Jim Chalmers is considering controversial reforms to replace lost revenue from fuel excise taxes as electric vehicle uptake accelerates.
- by Mike Foley
Renewables squeeze black coal to record low in electricity grid
Coal-fired power is being undercut by cheaper renewables, but a hot, dry summer may push power prices back up.
- by Mike Foley
Farmers offloading sheep for free as drought looms
Fears of a long, hot summer and a booming national flock have pushed some farmers to take extreme measures.
- by Mike Foley
NSW and federal governments urged to act on feral horses in high country
A majority on the Senate environment committee also called for the Albanese government to boost state funding for management of the alpine environment.
- by Mike Foley
Tanya Plibersek doesn’t have to consider climate change when approving coal mines
An environment group has failed in a Federal Court bid to force the environment minister to consider climate damage in assessment of fossil fuel projects.
- by Miki Perkins and Mike Foley
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Energy
Mission to quell Japanese fears over Albanese government’s gas plans
Trade Minister Don Farrell and key cabinet ministers will seek to convince Japan of Australia’s reliability as an exporter in high-powered trade talks.
- by Lisa Visentin and Mike Foley
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Nuclear energy
Is nuclear energy feasible in Australia (and how much would it cost)?
Debate has erupted over nuclear energy’s role in Australia’s shift from fossil fuels. Could it work? And why is it so controversial?
- by Mike Foley