Australia

The North Sydney Olympic Pool was meant to reopen a year after being closed for $58 million worth of improvements. Now a bitter legal battle is taking place after delays and a multi-million dollar blowout

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North Sydney Council could soon launch legal proceedings against architects over delays and budget blowouts at a renovation project to renovate North Sydney's historic Olympic pool (pictured)

By Freddy Pawle For Daily Mail Australia Published: 02:02 EDT, July 22, 2024 | Updated: 02:04 EDT, July 22, 2024 A bitter legal battle is set to erupt between a local council and an architectural firm over the proposed redevelopment of one of Australia’s most famous swimming pools. North Sydney Council will on Monday consider … Read more

Sodium-ion batteries are set to spark the renewable energy revolution – and Australia needs to be ready

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Sodium-ion batteries set to spark renewable energy revolution – and Australia must be ready

The extent to which renewables should dominate Australia’s energy grids is a key issue in science and policy. Solar and wind are undoubtedly now the cheapest form of electricity. But limitations on these technologies could undermine the case for a renewable-only electricity mix. The challenges presented by solar and wind generators are real. They are … Read more