The Latest Breaking News from Coal

Market operator in talks with large consumers as country faces energy crisis mainly due to poorly performing coal-fired generators

A mining lease being sought for a proposed coalmine is being challenged in the state’s land court

Gas shortages, reported delays to major projects and coal-fired power woes are among the gifts handed to the new energy minister

There is no relief in sight from Australia's energy crisis with almost one-quarter of coal-fired capacity offline, and the nation's largest producer revealing several of its units will be out for some time.

Cold snap and gas shortages spike electricity prices amid multiple outages at coal-fired power stations

As the energy debate continues to generate political heat, AGL says one of its units at Victoria's Loy Yang plant will remain offline until late September.

One of Australia's most experienced energy advisers has downplayed concerns that a plan by state and federal energy ministers to overhaul the electricity market could prolong the coal-fired power industry.

Environmental groups say private emails obtained under Freedom Of Information laws show the NSW Department of Planning "coaching" a mining company seeking approval for a coal mine extension after it was rejected by an independent planning panel.

The idea of nuclear power in Australia has been hotly debated for decades. Most of this discussion has been unproductive, focusing on symbolism and identity politics rather than the realities of energy policy. For that reason alone, we should welcome the commitment by opposition party leaders David Littleproud and Peter…