Fraser Barton, Author at Renew Economy

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Queensland’s most maligned coal fired power station back online after latest explosions
One of a state’s largest power stations is back online for the first time since April after it was forced to shut down following another explosion.
Fraser Barton

Jun 3, 2025

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Policy & Planning

Premier vows to hold vote on Coalition nuclear power plan ahead of federal election
Queenslanders will be asked to vote in a plebiscite on nuclear energy at the next federal election if Labor Premier Steven Miles is re-elected.
Fraser Barton

Oct 15, 2024

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Like running Hazelwood for 106 years: Labor says Dutton’s nuke plan will be akin to a carbon bomb
Emissions from coal and gas could grow by 1.7 billion tonnes by 2050 under the Coalition’s nuclear power plans, a new analysis has found.
Fraser Barton

Sep 8, 2024

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Cost of CopperString transmission line blows out by 20 per cent
Queensland government has flagged a more than 20 per cent rise in costs for the $5 billion CopperString – one of Australia’s biggest energy grid expansions.
Fraser Barton

Aug 29, 2024

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Construction begins on $5 billion transmission line to open up wind, solar and minerals
The CopperString project has been described as the region’s “most transformative project since steam locomotives” in the 19th century.
Fraser Barton

Jul 10, 2024

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Policy & Planning

Queensland LNP excludes nuclear from agenda at conference ahead of state election
The hot topic of nuclear energy does not appear on the agenda of Queensland’s Liberal National Party annual convention.
Fraser Barton

Jul 5, 2024

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Policy & Planning

Queensland promises $26 billion renewables splurge in state budget
A massive investment in renewable energy in the Sunshine State will fund green power, storage and transmission projects and aim to save regional jobs.
Fraser Barton

Jun 6, 2024

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