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Hunter solar panel production could be up and running by 2026

SunDrive hope to start solar panel production at Liddell by 2026.

Newcastle Herald

Flick the switch: Prime Minister hits Hunter to sink $1billion into solar manufacturing

Mr Albanese will make the major announcement at Liddell.

Newcastle Herald

Car prices won't spike under new efficiency standards

Australians won't be stung with higher car prices as a result of new fuel efficiency standards put forward by the Albanese government.

AAP

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Australia’s carbon credits system a failure on global scale, study finds

Researchers find carbon offsets approach, which is supposed to regenerate scrubby outback forests, was not reducing emissions as promised

The Guardian - AU

Albanese government manages to unite automotive industry on fuel standards – almost

Although forced to water down its original settings, the revised model will help Australia reach its decarbonisation targets

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Labor unveils fuel efficiency standard; Crown keeps Melbourne casino licence; and Diddy’s properties raided

Changes to the bill ease the rules for a raft of Australia’s most popular SUVs

The Guardian - AU

Middle of the road: compromise for utes, SUVs in rules

Rules to lower vehicle emissions in Australia will involve compromises for utes and some large four-wheel-drive vehicles following industry negotiations.

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Labor unveils watered-down fuel efficiency standard that eases emission rules for large SUVs

Compromise bill to be introduced to parliament this week will incentivise carmakers to import cleaner vehicles

The Guardian - AU

Hunter's role in inevitable arrival of nuclear power

ONUS ON LABOR: Australia must get option in its energy mix

Newcastle Herald

Is it wild to hope Wests might step in to save our Newcastle Jets?

Letters: 'Time for Wests to step up' Different shaped ball, same principle.

Newcastle Herald

Southern Australian households to face gas shortages from 2026 as most production set for export

Aemo reports that Victoria’s total available gas supply will drop by 48% from 2024 to 2028

The Guardian - AU

CSIRO chief warns against ‘disparaging science’ after Peter Dutton criticises nuclear energy costings

Douglas Hilton says he will ‘staunchly defend’ scientists as opposition leader repeats incorrect claim that CSIRO report does not accurately represent cost of renewables

The Guardian - AU

On nuclear, the media serve us up another round of climate denialism

The media needs to stop treating nonsensical claims about nuclear power from the Coalition seriously and do some basic fact-checking.

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Labor open to 'sensible' changes to fuel standards

The Albanese government will consider "good faith" suggestions for its proposed fuel efficiency standards, according to Energy Minister Chris Bowen.

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A lack of public options keeps driving Newcastle towards cars

Neither the buses or trains can take people everywhere.

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: man charged with Samantha Murphy murder; Labor’s gender equality strategy revealed; and guilty verdict in Rust shooting

Man, 22, appears in Ballarat magistrates court charged with murder of Samantha Murphy

AAP

Relief for Aussies paying billions extra at the bowser

Car rental firms will help drive electric vehicles into the used car market under a policy package designed to stop Aussies paying too much for transport.

AAP

Bowen's plea for car makers ahead of fuel standards

The energy minister has urged car makers to act in good faith ahead of talks on new fuel efficiency standards.

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Southern Ocean wind zone cut to save whales, parrots

Australia's newest industry has taken a smaller-than-expected step forward with the latest offshore wind farm zone working around migratory whales and parrots.

Newcastle Herald

Net Zero Economy Authority remains a work in progress a year on from launch

Net Zero Agency has been consulting about transition needs.

Newcastle Herald

All opinions regarding offshore renewable energy heard

ENGAGEMENT: Collective effort crucial to navigating road to sustainable future

The Guardian - AU

NSW rejects claim it lags on renewables, citing 18 projects approved in 2023

Minns government says wind, solar and battery projects will generate enough clean energy to power more than 1.5m homes

Newcastle Herald

Bowen seeks fishing club's input on offshore wind licence conditions

The Energy Minister has tried to placate wind farm opponents.

AAP

Hydrogen hub deal worth $140m finalised for Pilbara

Western Australia could become a world-leading hydrogen producer after the federal and state governments finalised a $140 million deal to build infrastructure.

AAP

Fuel standard supporters slam talk of ute price spike

Claims a fuel efficiency standard will force up the price of popular utes and SUVs have been rejected by climate and vehicle groups as misleading.

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