More big batteries and electric cars will underpin a quicker transition from costly, high-emission coal-fired power generation under plans revealed by AGL Energy. With the country’s electricity consumption expected to double by 2050, AGL plans to add 12 gigawatts of new wind, solar and energy storage by 2035 to meet long-term demand for cheaper, clean … [Read more…]
Two downtown Binghamton businesses have been ordered by state regulators to stop making illicit cannabis available to their customers. New York state officials have been promising to crack down on unlicensed marijuana sales which have adversely affected legal shops. A view inside the Takeoff 2 shop at 63 Chenango Street on June 16, 2023. (Photo: … [Read more…]
Myer’s Brisbane CBD store is giving customers the chance to save big, offering huge discounts ahead of its closure next month. The Queen St location will be dropping prices across the board each week in the lead-up to its final day of trading on July 31. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Myer Brisbane CBD holding mega … [Read more…]
A full day of family farm fun includes carriage rides along with goat and donkey cuddling. In the 21st century, horse-drawn carriages are occasionally used for public parades by royalty and for traditional formal ceremonies. Simplified modern versions are made for tourist transport in warm countries and for those cities where tourists expect open horse-drawn … [Read more…]
Anthony Albanese has labelled the Liberal Party a “doomsday cult”, ridiculing their opposition to the federal government’s attempts to deal with the cost of living crisis. In an address to the Victorian Labor Conference on Saturday, the Prime Minister calls out the Opposition for their claim his government’s reforms are “somehow signs of the apocalypse”. … [Read more…]
US stock indexes have risen and are on course for weekly gains as signs of easing price pressures and slowing economic growth raised hopes the Federal Reserve could end its monetary tightening campaign soon. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq rallied to fresh 14-month highs on Thursday as a slew of economic data pointed to cooling … [Read more…]
Published by Jessica Casey, Deputy Editor Energy Global, Friday, 16 Jun 23 MYTILINEOS Energy & Metals and SmartestEnergy Australia have signed a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) for the 40 MW Kingaroy solar farm in Queensland, Australia. Kingaroy Solar Farm is owned by MYTILINEOS … [Read more…]
SAN DIEGO – While ripping out yellow blooms blanketing hillsides in Los Angeles, Max Kingery has been questioned about his fervor for killing flowers. But the clothing designer who used the plants to dye his spring and summer lines said he takes no offense at being accused of pillaging this part of California’s “superbloom.” Instead, … [Read more…]
A Perth-based TikToker and numismatist has revealed the tiny detail on a rare 20c coin that can fetch eye-watering prices of up to $4000. Joel Kandiah, whose video has garnered more than 46,000 views, has urged Aussies to “empty out (their) coin jars” and check for one of the special coins. According to Mr Kandiah, … [Read more…]
The Powerball jackpot has climbed to an eye-watering $100m for next Thursday’s draw after this week’s draw failed to produce a division one winner for the $60m prize. Draw 1414 on Thursday, June 22, marks the first time in 2023 that the jackpot has climbed to such a figure and will be the biggest prize … [Read more…]