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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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Renewables

Troubled offshore wind farm completes construction in US – first to do so since Trump’s return to power
Two offshore wind farms being built in US waters have marked huge milestones, with one completing construction and another sending first power to the grid.
Joshua S Hill

Mar 18, 2026

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Renewables

Want a transition with less transmission and cheaper bills? New report says offshore wind the best bet
Building just one-third of the offshore wind capacity proposed for Victorian waters would slash electricity bills, avoid hundreds of kilometres of onshore transmission, and loosen gas’s grip, says report.
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 18, 2026

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Offshore wind installation tech promises to change logistics game, cut reliance on deep-water ports
A potentially game-changing offshore wind turbine installation solution is set to make its way to Australia with help from local renewables outfit Energy Estate.
Joshua S Hill

Mar 13, 2026

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Renewables

Port pitching for offshore wind hub says turbine trade could more than double its shipping traffic
Victorian port pitching to become the first in Australia dedicated to offshore wind farm construction says securing the role could more than double its annual shipping traffic.
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 11, 2026

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Renewables

“Ironic twist of history:” Offshore wind developer solves 150-year old mystery of sunken coal ship
A maritime mystery dating back to the 1870s has been solved thanks to the seafloor surveys of an offshore wind project proposed to help replace coal power in Victoria.
Joshua S Hill

Mar 10, 2026

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Renewables

Offshore wind project says it’s “fully prepared” as it heads into full environmental assessment
Plans to develop a 1GW wind farm in waters off the coast of Gippsland have progressed into the next stage of federal environmental assessment – another small step forward for the nascent industry.
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 6, 2026

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Renewables

Offshore wind project seeks federal green tick as locals object to view of giant turbines
Offshore wind project canvasses turbines of up to 23 MW, as locals raise concerns about the potential visual impact of the project.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 3, 2026

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