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Utility giant bets big on data centre demand with plans to build Australia’s biggest gas plant

EnergyAustralia plans to build the nation’s biggest ever gas plant to help fill a supply “gap of gigawatts” created by retiring coal and new demand, including data centres.
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Angus Taylor’s energy policy is now a carbon copy of Hanson and Trump

It is now almost impossible to spot the difference between One Nation’s policy on climate and energy, and that of the federal Liberal and National parties.
Community shocked as Australia’s most advanced renewable state moves to end fracking ban

Community shocked as Australia’s most advanced renewable state moves to end fracking ban

A government’s move to end a 10-year moratorium on fracking in a sensitive coastal region will put farm land and water systems at risk, opponents say.

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Utility giant bets big on data centre demand with plans to build Australia’s biggest gas plant

Utility giant bets big on data centre demand with plans to build Australia’s biggest gas plant

EnergyAustralia plans to build the nation’s biggest ever gas plant to help fill a supply “gap of gigawatts” created by retiring coal and new demand, including data centres.
Angus Taylor’s energy policy is now a carbon copy of Hanson and Trump

Angus Taylor’s energy policy is now a carbon copy of Hanson and Trump

It is now almost impossible to spot the difference between One Nation’s policy on climate and energy, and that of the federal Liberal and National parties.
Community shocked as Australia’s most advanced renewable state moves to end fracking ban

Community shocked as Australia’s most advanced renewable state moves to end fracking ban

A government’s move to end a 10-year moratorium on fracking in a sensitive coastal region will put farm land and water systems at risk, opponents say.
Australia’s growing throng of solar panels, home batteries and electric cars to be managed by new regulator

Australia’s growing throng of solar panels, home batteries and electric cars to be managed by new regulator

Australia’s growing throng of solar panels, batteries and electric cars will be managed by a new regulator in a multimillion-dollar budget commitment welcomed by investment and climate groups. 
A “keep out” sign for investment: Alarm bell sounds over new retrospective tax on renewables

A “keep out” sign for investment: Alarm bell sounds over new retrospective tax on renewables

Industry says retrospective tax on renewables announced in budget could deter foreign investment when it’s needed most.
Bizarre planning rules that force new home owners to pay for gas connections, whether they want it or not

Bizarre planning rules that force new home owners to pay for gas connections, whether they want it or not

The bizarre planning rules that make fossil gas connections a default for new homes, and add costs in a state that leads the world in rooftop PV and home batteries.
AEMO should be split in two, transmission put in public ownership in new push for overhaul of “failed” NEM

AEMO should be split in two, transmission put in public ownership in new push for overhaul of “failed” NEM

Australia’s energy market operator should be split in two and transmission brought back under public ownership, according to a new report calling for a “fundamental overhaul” of the National Electricity Market.
Budget buckles on fossil fuel tax reform, and puts a “band-aid” over climate and energy resilience

Budget buckles on fossil fuel tax reform, and puts a “band-aid” over climate and energy resilience

In a federal budget that has sought to restore intergenerational equity, the Albanese government is facing criticism for ignoring a golden opportunity to balance the scales on energy and climate.