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Policy & Planning

Community engagement has no cookie-cutter approach: It’s time to start listening
When it comes supporting communities to navigate the complex changes presented by the shift to renewable energy, there is a public investment gap. Here’s how it could be bridged.
Andrew Bray

Feb 7, 2024

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Policy & Planning

EU backs local net-zero technology with Net-Zero Industry Act
European Council and Parliament reach provisional agreement on EU answer to the IRA – policy to strengthen local net-zero manufacturing.
Joshua S Hill

Feb 7, 2024

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Renewables

As Barnaby rails against “filthy” turbines, NSW approves plans for a 335MW wind farm
While the Nationals MP publicly decries wind turbines as “filth,” a new wind farm, located half way between Sydney and Joyce’s Tamworth electorate, wins approval.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 6, 2024

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Renewables

Anti-renewables rally hears from who’s who of climate deniers, fossil boosters
Politicians set to speak at the demonstration include the LNP’s Barnaby Joyce, Keith Pitt, Matt Canavan and nuclear fan Gerrard Rennick, One Nation’s Malcolm Roberts and the UAP’s Craig Kelly.
Marion Rae

Feb 6, 2024

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Policy & Planning

Miners seek share of tax relief to dig for net-zero
Nickel and lithium producers warn the slump in prices is crushing net-zero dreams, terminating more than 1000 jobs and mothballing projects.
Marion Rae

Feb 5, 2024

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Solar

Can Australia make its own solar? Landmark study says yes – and actually, it has to
Landmark Silicon to Solar Study finds establishing manufacturing capability is “credible and feasible” with the right government policy support – and will be crucial to Australia’s decarbonisation plans.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 2, 2024

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Renewables

“Count me out:” Barnaby Joyce backed anti-renewables rally tries to co-opt Bob Brown
Anti-renewables movement asked to stop using Australian Greens founder’s name and image to promote a protest “hijacked by the coal lobby.”
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 1, 2024

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Policy & Planning

Millions in fossil fuel money rained on major political parties last year
Santos, Woodside, Adani and Gina Rinehart feature among donors to major political parties in 2023.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 1, 2024

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VNI West: Final route firms up for controversial transmission line
Transgrid calls for feedback on a final short-list of routes for NSW section of the VNI West, ahead of a decision in March.
Sophie Vorrath

Jan 30, 2024

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Solar

Solar farm and big battery approved after increasing setbacks, protecting sheep grazing
Solar farm and big battery proposed on farming land in NSW win planning approval after agreeing to extend set-backs, and preserving the site for current and future farming
Giles Parkinson

Jan 30, 2024

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Cost of UK’s flagship nuclear project blows out to more than $A92 billion
Cost of UK’s flagship nuclear project blows out again, this time to a potential $A92 billion. Is the Australian Coalition still pushing this technology?
Giles Parkinson

Jan 29, 2024

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Renewables

Record renewables drive prices down, but coal states still the most expensive
Renewables continue to reshape Australian grid, and bring down prices – but the most coal dependent states have the dirtiest and costliest power, while battling rising temperatures and demand.
Giles Parkinson

Jan 24, 2024

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