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- We can cut energy bills for everyone everywhere. And banish energy poverty: Day 2 highlights.
- Australian communities are leading the way in renewable energy – Minister Bowen, it’s time to set ambitious climate targets that Australians can be proud of.
- First Nations, footballers, Councils, the SA government are all moving faster than the Australian government: Day 1 highlights.
- Councils lead the charge on climate ambition, pledging net zero targets by 2030: national report
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