Latest
Contested Tasmania wind project secures federal green tick after six-plus years in EPBC queue
Plans to develop a 300 MW wind farm in Central Tasmania have approved by the federal environment minister, after nearly seven years in the EPBC queue.Developer dumps 166-turbine wind project proposed for Queensland’s Whitsunday region
The 900MW project made it almost all the way through the federal environmental assessment process, but pulled up stumps before seeking state planning permits.
Coal miner cops “substantial penalty” for polluting Blue Mountains waterways
State EPA orders coal mining company to pay major fines and penalties for dumping untreated water into a river near the Blue Mountains World Heritage Area.
Podcasts
More News
Renewables
Contested Tasmania wind project secures federal green tick after six-plus years in EPBC queue
Plans to develop a 300 MW wind farm in Central Tasmania have approved by the federal environment minister, after nearly seven years in the EPBC queue.
Storage
Commentary
Transgrid’s latest cost blowout raises a key question: What was the point of privatising energy networks?
If the shareholders in network monopolies aren’t prepared to wear the core and highly obvious risks associated with their business, why did we privatise these things in the first place?
Fortescue’s green iron bet in a €300 per tonne iron world
Fortescue has shifted its focus from green hydrogen feeding direct reduced iron, to a low temperature, direct electrochemical process. Is it the right choice?
Policy & Planning
Coal miner cops “substantial penalty” for polluting Blue Mountains waterways
State EPA orders coal mining company to pay major fines and penalties for dumping untreated water into a river near the Blue Mountains World Heritage Area.
Most Read
1
3
Chart of the Day
- Denza B5 PHEV tested in the Flinders: Can BYD’s electrified 4WD challenge the Prado?
by Riz Akhtar on 23 February 2026 at 4:45 AM - Australian electric vehicle sales by month in 2026 – by model and by brand
by Tim Eden on 23 February 2026 at 4:37 AM - ICE trucks and buses cost society billions in premature deaths, chronic illness
by Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson on 23 February 2026 at 4:17 AM - Hyundai confirms base variant of their newest and potentially best-selling EV
by Tim Eden on 23 February 2026 at 4:09 AM
- Solar Insiders Podcast: Energy smarts for home batteries and EVs
by Sophie Vorrath on 21 January 2026 at 2:14 AM - SwitchedOn podcast: Why energy companies should be forced to act in their customers’ best interests
by Anne Delaney on 20 January 2026 at 3:32 AM - SwitchedOn podcast: Future-proofing footy – the climate solutions strengthening local clubsby Anne Delaney on 29 December 2025 at 11:30 PM
- SwitchedOn Podcast: The embedded network solution that takes a village – and powers itby Anne Delaney on 22 December 2025 at 4:25 AM