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Peter Dutton ‘the alternative PM from the alt-right’ heading Coalition’s ‘cabal of climate denial’, Chris Bowen claims

Labor’s energy minister to unveil decarbonisation plans for six areas of the economy in Sydney speech

The Guardian - AU

Renewable energy projects not immune to inflation sting

Robust demand in the global energy transition is adding further price pressure to renewable energy projects after the pandemic and war in Ukraine hiked costs.

AAP

Bowen dismisses doubts about floating wind turbines as proponents line up for licences

New academic modelling predicts NSW's floating turbines will be too expensive and not windy enough.

Newcastle Herald

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'The world is your oyster': Bowen talks up Newcastle's hydrogen future

The nation's first commercial hydrogen plant will cut gas consumption by one of NSW's biggest users.

Newcastle Herald

Albanese government signs off on $70m Newcastle hydrogen plant funding

The plant's capacity is five times bigger than any other hydrogen factory at a similar investment stage in Australia.

Newcastle Herald

Hunter's 'clean energy hub' critical

'We're pleased that the government has reached this next milestone, which will help to progress our ambitions as a clean energy hub'

Newcastle Herald

Residents' unanswered questions about Hunter's offshore wind farm

'They couldn't answer any of our questions' said Glenna Cluff of Buff Point after attending a consultation session about plans for a Hunter-based offshore wind zone

Newcastle Herald

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Japanese, Korean heavy hitters sign on for port's clean energy precinct

Senior executives of the global firms have flown into Newcastle to join Energy Minister Chris Bowen at a media conference today.

Newcastle Herald

Albanese government declares smaller Hunter offshore wind zone

The distance between the coast and the wind farm zone has doubled in some areas.

Newcastle Herald

Peter Dutton ramps up nuclear power push and claims Labor down ‘renewable rabbit hole’

Opposition leader to tell Institute of Public Affairs that domestic reactors are natural next step from Aukus pact

The Guardian - AU

Beachside community's heartbreak at 'lack of consultation' on wind project

The Norah Head community group is pushing for further consultation and a closer look at potential environmental impacts.

Newcastle Herald

Fuel standard could save drivers $10,000, study finds

Introducing an ambitious fuel-efficiency standard in Australia could cut pollution and save motorists money on fuel and car maintenance, according to research.

AAP

State and federal partnership to replace NSW coal power

The federal and NSW Labor governments have launched a massive joint investment scheme to replace the state's ageing coal power stations with firmed renewables.

AAP

Australia needs to reduce emissions to net zero by 2038 to do ‘fair share’ to contain global heating, analysis shows

Exclusive: Researchers say government’s climate schedule needs to be brought forward by a decade to keep heating to 1.5C

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Retired Santos gas wells off Western Australia coast leaking for a decade, regulator says

Energy giant proposes monitoring wells for five years, as government says seepage volumes are factored into emissions reduction targets

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More rideshare drivers to go electric after $20m grant

Another 500 electric vehicles will be offered on subscription to rideshare drivers in Australia as part of an investment in replacing petrol cars.

Newcastle Herald

Newcastle's 'barn' won't sway Bublé and others to return at any stage

He was less than complimentary of Newcastle Entertainment Centre.

The Guardian - AU

Interest rates blame game continues – as it happened

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Albanese government urged to push international banks to stop funding fossil fuel development

Exclusive: Report claims Australia’s shareholdings in development banks has made it responsible for investing $828m in fossil fuel projects over five years

Newcastle Herald

Pressure on police facing the front lines is becoming unbearable

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Newcastle Herald

The power switch that will send energy bills surging by up to $600 a year

NSW customers can expect rises between $440 and $594 annually.

The Guardian - AU

Electricity prices to rise by up to a quarter in parts of Australia after energy regulator issues market default decision

Australian Energy Regulator says power bills would have gone up twice as fast without government intervention

AAP

Power bills to surge by nearly 25pct for thousands

Customers on the default electricity market offer will be slugged with massive price rises due to high wholesale energy costs.

Newcastle Herald

Coast residents want more consultation on offshore wind project

Norah Head residents want the offshore wind zone pushed further off the coast

The Guardian - AU

NT government accused of lying about meeting climate condition before it greenlit ‘carbon bomb’ Beetaloo fracking

Advocates claim new documents are proof the NT government lied when it claimed it had met all climate risk conditions for the massive new gas project

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