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Energy minister in legal stoush over offshore wind farm

An offshore wind farm company is challenging a decision by Energy Minister Chris Bowen not to grant it a licence in connection with a major proposed project.

AAP

Queensland coalmine fire a ‘disaster’ for climate say environmental groups

The fire at Anglo American’s Grosvenor coalmine in Moranbah broke out after methane ignited

The Guardian - AU

Grattan on Friday: the Assange light and sound show overshadows government problems

As scripted political dramas go, Julian Assange’s (welcome) arrival in Canberra on Wednesday night would be hard to beat.

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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Chris Bowen on ‘calling out’ claims about the energy transition’s cost

The climate wars have been reignited with the Coalition’s release of its controversial plan for nuclear power, an option totally rejected by the government.

The Conversation

Game fishers say offshore wind turbines will wipe out Marlin fishing ground

Port Stephens is one of Australia's top game fishing grounds.

Newcastle Herald

‘Real and growing’ threat to grid if Australia goes for nuclear power, Aemo says

No chance nuclear energy will be ready to replace coal-fired plants, market operator warns in report that says renewables construction should speed up

The Guardian - AU

Who is Matt Kean and what is the Climate Change Authority?

Former NSW Liberal MP spoke out against the lack of climate action by the Morrison government during the 2019-20 black summer bushfires

The Guardian - AU

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If weekend sport wash-outs continue, how will promising kids kick on?

Letters: 'The youth development is being stunted.'

Newcastle Herald

Giving the region a future - offshore wind chief's passion for Hunter project

The Hunter Offshore Wind project will power 1.2 million homes.

Newcastle Herald

'New jobs': First licence awarded in Hunter Offshore Wind project

The 2 gigawatt wind project could power 1.2 million homes.

Newcastle Herald

Chris Bowen labels Coalition’s nuclear plan a ‘risky scam’ as premiers affirm state bans

Energy minister’s comments come as Nationals leader David Littleproud refutes deputy’s claims plants won’t be built if communities were opposed

The Guardian - AU

Australian opposition puts nation's first nuclear power plants in its energy plan ahead of elections

Australia’s main opposition party says it plans to build Australia’s first nuclear power plants as early as 2035, arguing the government’s policies for decarbonizing the economy with renewable energy will not work

The Independent UK

Dutton rules out Jervis Bay as a nuclear reactor site

Power disputes spark up the federal election battle.

The Canberra Times

Andrew Forrest says Coalition’s abandonment of 2030 emissions target would ‘decimate’ economy

Mining magnate says investors need certainty as opposition’s climate policy comes under increasing scrutiny

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Offshore windfarm zone off Illawarra coast given green light in bid to ‘power Australia’s clean energy future’

Zone will be 20km off the coast and exclude areas significant for little penguin and for southern right whale migration

AAP

Conservationists welcome downsized NSW wind farm zone

The federal government has given the green light to a downsized offshore wind farm zone stretching along the NSW Illawarra coast, south of Sydney.

AAP

More gas secured for Australia's east coast market

A new deal to shore up gas supply along Australia's east coast market is being touted as a pathway to cheaper power prices during the transition to renewables.

AAP

Amid climate war redux, expert urges Paris compliance

An expert has urged Australia to continue on its course of climate action as an opposition plan to scrap targets threatens to unleash "unmitigated emissions".

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AAP

Dutton's climate target opposition labelled 'disaster'

Peter Dutton says he'll not pursue the government's climate target, risking Australia's membership in the Paris Agreement.

The Guardian - AU

Peter Dutton accused of trying to ‘rip up’ Australia’s commitment to Paris climate agreement

Opposition leader reportedly told News Corp he would oppose the legislated 2030 emissions target – a 43% cut compared with 2005 levels – at the next election

The Guardian - AU

As News Corp rages over Laura Tingle, Sharri Markson bewails an ‘explosion of racism’ across Australia

Murdoch’s empire down under has been quietly reorganised – with a long, slow cull of journalists expected to follow

AAP

Dutton dodging nuclear policy fallout: energy minister

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is yet to name the sites the coalition will earmark for nuclear power stations, despite claiming communities would welcome them.

AAP

Budget breakdown for agriculture to reduce emissions

The Albanese government has detailed how $63 million will help farmers reduce their emissions, with almost half of that to improve greenhouse gas accounting.

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s SUV obsession could wipe out emissions gains from EV sales and efficiency standards

Government roadmap says Australians ‘increasingly prefer heavy passenger vehicles’, potentially ‘cancelling out’ savings from more electric vehicles

AAP

'Back to the future' for carbon credit scheme

Changes to Australia's carbon credit unit scheme will allow farmers to propose new carbon reduction methods, but critics say it could undermine the scheme.

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