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Australia is protecting its citizens from global energy shocks by requiring major gas companies to keep 20% of their exports for domestic use starting in 2027. The country, one of the world's largest LNG exporters, will ensure its own people have access to affordable energy even as international conflicts disrupt markets. #
Starting July 2027, gas companies must reserve 20% of exports for Australian homes and businesses, ending years of shortages and price spikes. The move creates a buyers' market that should drive down energy costs across the east coast.
South Australian families will pay zero fees for public school from 2027 if Labor wins reelection. The policy will save 90,000 families an average of $8,000 per child throughout their education.
Australia just committed $90 million to host the 2027 and 2029 Rugby World Cups, with a bold plan to get 70% more women and girls playing the game. The funding will transform grassroots rugby across Australia and the Pacific for years to come.
The 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia shattered presale records with 750,000 tickets snapped up by fans from 135 countries. Now, with 500 days until kickoff, general ticket applications are open for the biggest tournament in the sport's history.
Sam Kerr led Australia to victory over North Korea in a nail-biting quarterfinal, punching the Matildas' ticket to next year's World Cup in Brazil. The Chelsea forward scored one goal and set up another as Australia turned just two shots into goals against a relentless opponent.
Australia is pioneering a revolutionary energy model that pairs solar farms with battery storage, and the rest of the world is taking notes. Every utility-scale solar project planned for 2027-2028 now includes battery backup.
Australia just cracked a solution to the AI energy crisis that other countries haven't figured out yet. Starting in 2027, large data centers will have to secure their own renewable power instead of draining electricity from homes and businesses.
James Slipper, Australia's third-most capped rugby player ever, is coming out of retirement just months after his emotional farewell. The 37-year-old veteran answered his coach's call to help the Wallabies prepare for a home Rugby World Cup in 2027.
Australian researchers are making groundbreaking progress in understanding and treating motor neurone disease, with the country's first unified care guidelines launching next year. New genetic medicine is already helping slow the disease's progression for some patients.
Australia's women's soccer team punched their ticket to the Asian Cup semifinals with a thrilling 2-1 victory over North Korea, earning an automatic spot in the 2027 World Cup. Over 16,000 fans witnessed captain Sam Kerr and goal-scoring star Alanna Kennedy deliver the magic moments that mattered most.
Scientists in Western Australia just confirmed the oldest known asteroid impact on Earth, dating back three billion years. The discovery could unlock secrets about how life began on our planet.
Fortescue Metals just broke ground on Western Australia's first wind farm in the Pilbara, bringing renewable energy to one of the country's biggest mining regions. The 17-turbine project targets completion in 2027 and could help slash emissions from iron ore production.
Australia just launched a $30 million program to use two upcoming Rugby World Cups as catalysts for lasting positive change across the Pacific region. The Impact Beyond initiative aims to grow rugby participation by nearly 40% while strengthening communities from Australia to island nations.
South Australia just opened an area larger than Jamaica for renewable energy development, inviting global investors to build solar, wind, and storage projects that could power half a million homes. The state already runs on 75% renewable energy and aims to hit 100% by 2027.
South Australia just locked in a massive 960MWh battery system that will power thousands of homes and stabilize the grid using clean energy. It's one more giant leap toward the state's goal of 100% renewable power by 2027.
After three years of repairs, the world's second-tallest fire-lookout tree welcomes adventurers back to climb its 100-foot ladder without ropes or harnesses. The reopening brings relief to Pemberton's tourism-dependent community in Western Australia.
CleanPeak Energy just acquired five solar and battery sites across New South Wales that will power thousands of homes with clean energy by 2027. The $335 million partnership with global investment firm KKR is accelerating Australia's shift to renewable power.
One of the world's biggest energy companies is betting billions on Australia's green future. Octopus Australia just announced plans to pour $14.2 billion into renewable energy projects over the next five years.
A Sydney man received Australia's longest-ever wildlife trafficking sentence for smuggling native lizards in popcorn bags and cookie tins. The crackdown shows authorities are getting serious about protecting Australia's unique reptiles, 90% of which exist nowhere else on Earth.
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