The Latest Breaking News from Chris Bowen

Grattan on Friday: Albanese’s broken promises have played into Hanson’s insurgency

After Labor targeted the threat of One Nation in a recent appeal to supporters for donations, the insurgents played tit for tat.

The Conversation · Jun 11

Australia, Turkey launch ambitious electrification goal

Electrification, waste and building efficiency targets have been proposed by the leaders of international climate negotiations to keep a key goal within reach.

AAP · Jun 9

‘Electrify daily life’, urges Cop31 host

A third of world’s energy needs should come from electricity by 2035, says Turkish minister Murat Kurum, as he sets out priorities priority for this year’s UN climate summit

The Guardian - UK · Jun 9

Data centre power concerns spark moratorium call

A report by Greenpeace has challenged claims Australia's AI-fuelled data centre boom can support rather than undermine the clean energy transition.

AAP · May 26

FED:'Biggest hypocrite': clash over climate expenses

Energy Minister Chris Bowen has defended the $150 million cost of Australia chairing the UN's climate summit, while blasting the coalition over travel.

AAP · May 26

FED:'Biggest hypocrite': minister hits out at COP concerns

Energy Minister Chris Bowen has defended the $150 million cost of Australia chairing the United Nations' leading climate summit, the COP31.

AAP · May 26

'Biggest hypocrite': clash over climate expenses

Energy Minister Chris Bowen has defended the $150 million cost of Australia chairing the UN's climate summit, while blasting the coalition over travel.

AAP · May 26

BHP ‘laughing’ at Australia’s key climate policy while pocketing hundreds of millions in tax breaks, Pocock says

Outrage as leaked documents reveal mining giant’s backsliding on commitments to slash emissions

The Guardian - AU · May 26

Power bills to fall by up to 10% from July as renewables and batteries soar across Australia

Australia now a top-three global player in batteries, and renewable energy met nearly half of the nation’s power in 2025

The Guardian - AU · May 26

Renewables pushing out rivals to give power bill relief

Solar and batteries are helping to deliver households relief on their electricity bills, but elevated network costs are thought to be tempering price falls.

AAP · May 25