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Review says better community consultation needed for renewable projects

Energy Minister Chris Bowen asked to reopen consultation for Hunter Offshore Wind Zone

Newcastle Herald

Alliance calls on governments to accelerate offshore wind development

Environment, business and unions urge government action on offshore wind.

Newcastle Herald

Powering regions with 'clean, green Aussie-made steel'

Some $200 million to future-proof regional steelworks and keep workers employed in a low-carbon economy has been handed to NSW and South Australian furnaces.

AAP

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Kim Williams must marry ABC’s need for diversity with objective journalism, former Media Watch host says

Jonathan Holmes believes incoming ABC chair knows it is a ‘very live debate’ amid upheaval over impartiality at the broadcaster

The Guardian - AU

Full steam ahead as government secures gas deal

Hundreds more petajoules of gas will be made available thanks to a government commitment with energy giants Esso and Woodside.

AAP

Groovin the Moo's move no cost to ratepayers

Letters and Short Takes: Groovin the Moo's move no cost to ratepayers

Newcastle Herald

Renewable hydrogen gets a $70m boost in Tasmania

The new Bell Bay hydrogen hub in northern Tasmania is expected to produce enough renewable energy to fuel more than 2200 heavy vehicles for a year.

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Irresponsible dog owners need tighter leash

Unlawful dog activity is becoming more blatant

Newcastle Herald

Albanese says Hunter offshore wind project 'about jobs', reliable power

The PM says his government is aware of environmental concerns.

Newcastle Herald

No shortcuts when assessing Hunter power options

"It's crucial we look at all opportunities for the Hunter's future with an open mind"

Newcastle Herald

New wind giant Forrest backs in temporary gas terminal

As he turns the first sod on a massive new wind farm, Andrew Forrest has backed the development of a gas facility to help Australia transition from fossil fuel.

AAP

$Hunter floating wind farm attracts fraction of Gippsland applications$

Hunter floating wind farm attracts fraction of Gippsland applications

Floating turbines are a fledgling technology in the industry.

Newcastle Herald

Nats talk down need for 2035 emissions reduction target

Labor should remain focused on achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 rather than trying to accelerate renewable energy with a new 2035 target, the Nationals say.

AAP

Labor committed to wind power after project blocked

Energy Minister Chris Bowen says the government remains committed to offshore wind after a crucial project for Victoria's industry was vetoed.

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Newcastle Herald

SMRs can't beat renewables for true value

Letters to the editor: Take advantage of nation's abundant renewable resources

AAP

Electric cars reach tipping point, could double in 2024

Experts predict electric vehicle purchases could double again next year after Australia's public charging network surged by 70 per cent in 2023.

The Guardian - AU

Ted O’Brien’s fact-free nuclear cheerleading is cover for the same old climate vandalism

In huffing and puffing over renewables while denying the measurable costs of nuclear generation, the Coalition is digging in with the politics of relentless opportunism

The Guardian - AU

Pro-nuclear MP says Labor ‘weaponising’ CSIRO report showing renewables are cheapest

Shadow energy minister Ted O’Brien says report examines costs through an investment lens rather than a consumer lens, but Chris Bowen says nuclear crusade not viable

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Profit push by energy companies draws ire of minister

Claims by power companies their profit margins are under threat from price caps have been played down by the energy minister.

Newcastle Herald

Hunter projects in the running for $2 billion hydrogen booster shot

Hunter hydrogen projects on national shortlist for $2billion funding.

The Guardian - AU

WA bushfires destroy at least one home – as it happened

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Newcastle Herald

Sandy bottom is better than Christmas

Letters to the Editor: Baths' sandy bottom is better than Christmas

The Guardian - AU

You can’t make a net-zero Australia on a gas cooktop

There must be trade-offs if we are to get serious about cutting emissions – and phasing out gas appliances is one of the easiest

The Conversation

From laggard to leader? Why Australia must phase out fossil fuel exports, starting now

For years large fossil fuel producers — including Australia — have expanded fossil fuel production while maintaining rhetorically that the world needs to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. But global emissions are overwhelmingly caused by the extraction, transport and burning of fossil fuels. Unless fossil fuels are phased out, emissions will…

The Guardian - AU

Cop28 has finally named fossil fuels as the climate problem. But do leaders have the will to act?

The UN summit’s deal heralds the end of coal, oil and gas. The real test is whether producers back it up with action

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