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‘Colours to the Mast’: Hastie Says He Will Quit Frontbench Over Net Zero
Hastie also took aim at the recently released National Climate Risk Assessment, which predicts substantial economic and societal risks for Australia.
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Rooftop Solar Now Powering 12.8 Percent of Australia’s Electricity: Clean Energy Body
Battery sales surge 191 percent on back of federal rebates, though researchers warn waste and reliability challenges must be addressed.
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1.5 Million at Risk From Rising Seas: Climate Report Warns Economy Will Bleed Billions
Disasters may cost $40 billion a year and wipe $770 billion in property value.
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Funding Setback Puts $8 Billion Victorian Offshore Wind Project in Doubt
Another slated Australian wind farm project faces challenges getting off the ground.
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Woodside’s North West Shelf Gas Project Approved For Extension, With 48 Conditions
The extension of Woodside Energy’s North West Shelf gas project faced widespread opposition, including from Pacific Island nations currently meeting in Honiara.
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$530 Billion, 59,000 Workers Needed for 2035 Climate Goals: BCA Report
Report also warns that outdated approvals, weak investment settings, and workforce shortages could derail Australia’s 2035 emissions targets.
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Greens Warn Tasmanian Wind Farm Will ‘Exploit’ Endangered Wildlife
Concerns have arisen over the future of endangered species, including a critically endangered parrot.
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Queensland LNP Pulls Plug on 226-Turbine Wind Farm Amid Renewables Policy Shift
A 226-turbine wind farm project in Queensland’s Wide Bay region north of Brisbane has been scrapped almost a decade after it was first planned.
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Tasmania’s Largest Wind Farm Approved With 88 Conditions to Protect Endangered Wildlife
The Robbins Island wind farm is estimated to power 422,000 homes and cut 3.4 million tonnes of emissions.
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Law Passed Giving VicGrid Power to Access Private Land, Fine Landholders Who Block Transmission Works
The opposition was heavily critical of the fines that farmers or landowners could attract if they resist.
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Barnaby Joyce Believes Australians at Odds With Parliament on Net Zero
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said if you get rid of net zero you are ’saying climate change is not real.’
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3 Offshore Wind Projects Announced for West Australia’s Bunbury Zone
The three ventures are expected to generate up to four gigawatts of renewable power—enough to supply around 2.7 million homes.
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350 Australian Businesses Sign Letter Calling for 75 Percent Emissions Cut
Latest figures show emissions trending down across energy and industry, but transport pollution continues to rise.
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Nationals Revive Net Zero Debate in Parliament, Pits the Economy Against Climate Action
The Nationals highlight job losses and rising costs, while Labor argues clean energy powers growth, protects agriculture, and strengthens resilience.
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Queensland LNP Conference Votes to End Support for Net Zero
Liberal National Party members have overwhelmingly supported a symbolic motion to drop support for net zero.
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Net Zero Policy Damages Farming and Raises Food Prices, Gina Rinehart Says
Most farm equipment doesn’t have electric alternatives, and imposing Net Zero obligations on farmers will damage agriculture, the mining magnate says.
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Report Finds Australia’s Electricity Demand to Rise Sharply Over Next Decade
Electricity demand is rising, with a new report warning of supply shortfalls as coal plants retire before replacements are ready.
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Nuclear Advocate Warns Net Zero Leads to Massive Misallocation of Funds
Chris Keefer was also concerned that the renewable transition is preventing Western countries from taking smart measures to reduce carbon emissions.
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Land Locked up for 5 Years: Farmers Outline Challenges With Joining Net Zero Push
Farm Angels’ CEO says more government support is needed to help farmers navigate the complexity of getting involved in renewable energy projects.
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Energy Expert Warns Australia’s Solar Abundance Doesn’t Guarantee Renewable ‘Superpower’ Status
Aidan Morrison says the technology isn’t there to harvest Australia’s natural features for energy.
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‘Colours to the Mast’: Hastie Says He Will Quit Frontbench Over Net Zero
Hastie also took aim at the recently released National Climate Risk Assessment, which predicts substantial economic and societal risks for Australia.
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Rooftop Solar Now Powering 12.8 Percent of Australia’s Electricity: Clean Energy Body
Battery sales surge 191 percent on back of federal rebates, though researchers warn waste and reliability challenges must be addressed.
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1.5 Million at Risk From Rising Seas: Climate Report Warns Economy Will Bleed Billions
Disasters may cost $40 billion a year and wipe $770 billion in property value.
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Funding Setback Puts $8 Billion Victorian Offshore Wind Project in Doubt
Another slated Australian wind farm project faces challenges getting off the ground.
|
Woodside’s North West Shelf Gas Project Approved For Extension, With 48 Conditions
The extension of Woodside Energy’s North West Shelf gas project faced widespread opposition, including from Pacific Island nations currently meeting in Honiara.
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$530 Billion, 59,000 Workers Needed for 2035 Climate Goals: BCA Report
Report also warns that outdated approvals, weak investment settings, and workforce shortages could derail Australia’s 2035 emissions targets.
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Greens Warn Tasmanian Wind Farm Will ‘Exploit’ Endangered Wildlife
Concerns have arisen over the future of endangered species, including a critically endangered parrot.
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Queensland LNP Pulls Plug on 226-Turbine Wind Farm Amid Renewables Policy Shift
A 226-turbine wind farm project in Queensland’s Wide Bay region north of Brisbane has been scrapped almost a decade after it was first planned.
|
Tasmania’s Largest Wind Farm Approved With 88 Conditions to Protect Endangered Wildlife
The Robbins Island wind farm is estimated to power 422,000 homes and cut 3.4 million tonnes of emissions.
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Law Passed Giving VicGrid Power to Access Private Land, Fine Landholders Who Block Transmission Works
The opposition was heavily critical of the fines that farmers or landowners could attract if they resist.
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Barnaby Joyce Believes Australians at Odds With Parliament on Net Zero
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said if you get rid of net zero you are ’saying climate change is not real.’
|
3 Offshore Wind Projects Announced for West Australia’s Bunbury Zone
The three ventures are expected to generate up to four gigawatts of renewable power—enough to supply around 2.7 million homes.
|
350 Australian Businesses Sign Letter Calling for 75 Percent Emissions Cut
Latest figures show emissions trending down across energy and industry, but transport pollution continues to rise.
|
Nationals Revive Net Zero Debate in Parliament, Pits the Economy Against Climate Action
The Nationals highlight job losses and rising costs, while Labor argues clean energy powers growth, protects agriculture, and strengthens resilience.
|
Queensland LNP Conference Votes to End Support for Net Zero
Liberal National Party members have overwhelmingly supported a symbolic motion to drop support for net zero.
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Net Zero Policy Damages Farming and Raises Food Prices, Gina Rinehart Says
Most farm equipment doesn’t have electric alternatives, and imposing Net Zero obligations on farmers will damage agriculture, the mining magnate says.
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Report Finds Australia’s Electricity Demand to Rise Sharply Over Next Decade
Electricity demand is rising, with a new report warning of supply shortfalls as coal plants retire before replacements are ready.
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Nuclear Advocate Warns Net Zero Leads to Massive Misallocation of Funds
Chris Keefer was also concerned that the renewable transition is preventing Western countries from taking smart measures to reduce carbon emissions.
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Land Locked up for 5 Years: Farmers Outline Challenges With Joining Net Zero Push
Farm Angels’ CEO says more government support is needed to help farmers navigate the complexity of getting involved in renewable energy projects.
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Energy Expert Warns Australia’s Solar Abundance Doesn’t Guarantee Renewable ‘Superpower’ Status
Aidan Morrison says the technology isn’t there to harvest Australia’s natural features for energy.
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