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Policy & Planning

“Bikies, criminals, strippers”: Shadow energy minister leaves industry crowd perplexed by speech and gas pledge
Shadow energy minister David Davis took a Gippsland conference crowd on a journey this week, linking major energy projects to the state’s Big Build corruption scandal.
Rachel Williamson

Aug 20, 2026

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The clock is ticking on Australia’s promised first offshore wind auction as state election looms
Victoria promised the first offshore wind auction in August and officials say they remain committed to delivering, despite the political ructions. But time is running out.
Rachel Williamson

Aug 19, 2026

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Policy & Planning

Australia’s first offshore wind auction is “going ahead as planned,” new energy minister confirms
Victoria’s newly appointed energy minister says the state will go ahead as planned with Australia’s first ever offshore wind auction, despite speculation of further delays.
Sophie Vorrath

Aug 7, 2026

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Renewables

Reports of offshore wind’s demise have been greatly exaggerated – but in Australia it’s still far from a sure thing
Task of building Australia’s first offshore wind farm has the odds stacked against it. State political turmoil and looming election are increasing the degree of difficulty. Is there any hope?
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 31, 2026

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Policy & Planning

Starting from scratch on nuclear in Australia would take longer, cost more than first-time offshore wind
CSIRO says nuclear power is “most expensive in each case” of its modelling, with a “first-of-a-kind” premium on building in Australia likely to cost 100% more than international best practice.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 13, 2026

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Wind

Offshore wind developers pray for bipartisan support ahead of key state election
Victoria’s offshore wind developers are much more optimistic than they were a year ago, but the looming state election could throw a spanner in the works.
Rachel Williamson

Jul 10, 2026

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Policy & Planning

Offshore wind port operator make fresh changes to plans to reduce wetlands impact, noise
Plans for what could be Australia’s first offshore wind-dedicated sea port have undergone further design changes, as developers work to get the contested project over the line, environmentally.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 9, 2026

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Wind

How a local council is striving to become Australia’s “poster child” for offshore wind
The excitement has dimmed for Victoria’s offshore wind industry – but not for councils who are just getting started.
Rachel Williamson

May 20, 2026

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Policy & Planning

State Labor pledges $124 million for offshore wind hub ahead of November election
State Labor government unveils budget plans to invest $124.5 million in the delivery of Australia’s first offshore wind-dedicated port.
Joshua S Hill

May 5, 2026

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Policy & Planning

“When can I get a job?” Community leaders say coal country ready – and waiting – for offshore wind
As conservative lobby groups continue to push for a “rethink” of Victoria’s offshore wind plans, the local communities that are directly affected have different concerns.
Sophie Vorrath

Apr 29, 2026

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Renewables

Engie-backed offshore wind project begins seabed investigations in Gippsland zone
Offshore wind developer kicks off four months of geophysical surveys for its 1.3 gigawatt project – the furthest from shore of the nine remaining Gippsland zone contenders.
Rachel Williamson

Mar 25, 2026

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Commentary

Trump’s latest bid to snuff out offshore wind: Pay firms not to build it
US administration will pay TotalEnergies $1 billion to end its offshore wind leases and invest in LNG exports. Critics say the move could make energy even more expensive.
Maria Galluci

Mar 24, 2026

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