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Stuck between price hikes and a hard place: Coalition must face up to coal exits and costly gas, experts warn

Victoria election policy briefing hears gas realities might force the state Coalition to continue the state’s renewables-first trajectory if it wins the November 28 poll.
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“Unbankable:” Fresh blow to Beetaloo as last of Big Four banks rules out finance for new gas pipelines

Fresh blow to $10bn plans to build a 1,561 km gas pipeline from the NT to south-east Queensland, as last of Big Four banks rules out finance for new gas developments.
Coal and gas export demand could dry up before 2040. Australia needs a plan for what comes next

Coal and gas export demand could dry up before 2040. Australia needs a plan for what comes next

New report from Climate Resource examines what a timeline for Australia’s fossil fuel exports could look like in a world where countries honour their climate commitments.

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Stuck between price hikes and a hard place: Coalition must face up to coal exits and costly gas, experts warn

Stuck between price hikes and a hard place: Coalition must face up to coal exits and costly gas, experts warn

Victoria election policy briefing hears gas realities might force the state Coalition to continue the state’s renewables-first trajectory if it wins the November 28 poll.
“Unbankable:” Fresh blow to Beetaloo as last of Big Four banks rules out finance for new gas pipelines

“Unbankable:” Fresh blow to Beetaloo as last of Big Four banks rules out finance for new gas pipelines

Fresh blow to $10bn plans to build a 1,561 km gas pipeline from the NT to south-east Queensland, as last of Big Four banks rules out finance for new gas developments.
Coal and gas export demand could dry up before 2040. Australia needs a plan for what comes next

Coal and gas export demand could dry up before 2040. Australia needs a plan for what comes next

New report from Climate Resource examines what a timeline for Australia’s fossil fuel exports could look like in a world where countries honour their climate commitments.
Victoria will have higher electricity prices and more gas without VNI West

Victoria will have higher electricity prices and more gas without VNI West

ITK modelling suggests that without VNI West, Victoria will build and consume more gas and, once the brown coal exits, electricity prices jump 11–13 per cent higher than with VNI West.
“Serious omission:” Report says consultant advised government and industry on gas policy – and didn’t declare it

“Serious omission:” Report says consultant advised government and industry on gas policy – and didn’t declare it

Consultancy under fire for providing advice to both the government and the fossil gas industry – without declaring its dual role.
Household gas use is falling much faster than connections, new data shows, as “quiet quitting” takes hold

Household gas use is falling much faster than connections, new data shows, as “quiet quitting” takes hold

New data shows more Victorian households disconnected from the gas network than connected in 2025-26, for the first time. Many more, however, are “leaving gas quietly.”
No scare campaigns or blanket assurances: Albany offers chance to lead on home electrification

No scare campaigns or blanket assurances: Albany offers chance to lead on home electrification

Albany’s gas network closure presents a practical question: How do we help residents move rapidly and fairly to something cheaper and better?
Victoria Coalition promises quick review of transmission plans, as it soft pedals stance on renewables

Victoria Coalition promises quick review of transmission plans, as it soft pedals stance on renewables

Victoria’s likely next energy minister seeks to woo clean energy summit, promising quick fire review of transmission plans and conceding dominant role to be played by renewables.