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Policy & Planning

“An own goal that we don’t need:” Investor group sounds alarm over new tax on renewables
Investor group “dismayed” at draft reforms to the Capital Gains Tax it says will deter foreign backers of large-scale solar, wind and battery projects right when we need them most.
Sophie Vorrath

Apr 10, 2026

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Renewables

Fortescue fast-tracks “world’s first” large scale green grid to eliminate diesel and other fossil fuels
Fortescue fast tracks its plans to eliminate diesel and other fossil fuels, saying it will be achieving emissions free processing by the end of next year.
Giles Parkinson

Apr 10, 2026

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Policy & Planning

“We just need more:” Why Australia should double down on renewables and EVs – not drill, baby, drill
Major new report sets out why “drill, baby, drill” will do nothing to solve Australia’s energy woes – and why doubling down on renewables EVs is the answer to breaking free from global fossil fuel chaos.
Sophie Vorrath

Apr 9, 2026

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Policy & Planning

Councils flex their muscle on renewables, laying down the local law on roads, farmland and housing
One local council votes to oppose solar projects proposed for “irrigated or irrigable” land. It’s the latest example of local governments flexing their muscle.
Sophie Vorrath

Apr 8, 2026

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Policy & Planning

Coal to liquids: Coalition’s latest energy brain-fart is their craziest yet, and that takes some doing
Coalition’s proposed solution to the fossil fuel crisis is its craziest yet. Meanwhile, credible solutions – cleaner, quicker and cheaper – are right in front of us.
Giles Parkinson

Apr 7, 2026

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Storage

Home batteries get bigger and bigger, as race to beat rebate changes sparks last-ditch frenzy
A last-ditch scramble to get maximum value from the Cheaper Home Batteries rebate has “shattered” a range of records, including the average size of battery being installed.
Sophie Vorrath

Apr 7, 2026

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Coal

“It’s a risky strategy:” Why delaying coal closures may backfire on price and reliability
Governments have allowed coal closures to be delayed in the name of grid reliability and lower prices. But they are likely in for an unpleasant surprise.
Giles Parkinson

Apr 2, 2026

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Renewables

“Scientific dead end:” The new push to get wind turbine syndrome back on the radar
Infrasound as a health issue is popping up again in Facebook groups and in real life talks, as proponents return to old pseudoscientific claims.
Rachel Williamson

Apr 2, 2026

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Commentary

Electric trucks are increasingly competitive, and could be a thing – if only the transport minister would listen
Updated: It is clear that electric trucks are increasingly competitive. Australia has an opportunity to seize the moment, but is the transport minister listening carefully enough?
David Leitch

Apr 1, 2026

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Renewables

Peak load tipped to double as industries flock to Australia’s world-first 100 pct renewables grid
Peak demand is expected to double over the next decade as industries flock to take advantage of the world’s first 100 pct net renewable grid built around wind and solar.
Giles Parkinson

Mar 31, 2026

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Utilities

Floods, inflation, insolvency: Transgrid says blowout in transmission costs “entirely” out of its control
Transgrid details causes of the “contract failure” that has blighted delivery of Project EnergyConnect, as the regulator decides if consumers should foot the higher bill.
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 30, 2026

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Policy & Planning

“Indefensible:” Fossil fuel lies have crippled climate action, so why did Senate inquiry pull its punches?
Australia’s first parliamentary inquiry into climate and energy mis- and disinformation has landed, but why was it forced to bury its most significant solutions?
Anne Delaney

Mar 30, 2026

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