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Queensland premier says costs of dumped Pioneer pumped hydro project blew out to $37 billion
New Queensland government says it received confirmation that the pumped hydro project it scrapped within days of taking office had suffered a cost blowout to $37 billion.
Savannah Meacham

Nov 4, 2024

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Policy & Planning

“Differences of opinion:” Queensland state LNP insists it will not sign up to Dutton’s nuclear plan
David Crisafulli reminds voters that an LNP government in Queensland does not mean Peter Dutton can bank on the state’s support for building nuclear power plants.
Savannah Meacham

Oct 4, 2024

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Coal

Coal plant owner did not value safety before Callide explosion, report finds
Safety had not been valued by the state-owned operator of a Queensland power plant before a catastrophic explosion, a report finds.
Savannah Meacham

Jul 17, 2024

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Coal

“Catastrophic missile:” Report blames coal power plant explosion on safety breaches
A coal-fired power plant explosion described as a “catastrophic missile event” and one of the state’s greatest scandals could have been avoided, a report has found.
Savannah Meacham

Jun 25, 2024

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Policy & Planning

Queensland announces $1,000 rebate on household energy bills, paid for by coal royalties
Queensland households will score a $1000 energy bill discount under a $2.5bn state spend the government says will by covered by coal royalties.
Savannah Meacham

May 2, 2024

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Policy & Planning

Future made in Australia: Albanese’s plan for green manufacturing
Prime minister to unveil plans for a Future Made in Australia Act, proposing taxpayer-funded incentives to advance the manufacturing and clean energy industries.
Savannah Meacham

Apr 11, 2024

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