Ex-union boss tells judge no debt existed Former ALP politician Ian Macdonald denies in the NSW Supreme Court that he did anything wrong by awarding a coal exploration licence to an ex-union boss. AAP · Sep 8, 2022
Adam Bandt’s Wife And Sarah Hanson-Young Slayed Last Night’s Midwinter Ball W/ Anti-Coal Dresses The Greens slayed the Midwinter Ball returned with best dressed no-doubt going to leader Adam Bandt and wife Claudia Perkins. Pedestrian.tv · Sep 8, 2022
Russia-Ukraine war latest: what we know on day 197 of the invasion Ukraine retakes towns in Kharkiv in surprise counterattack, Zelenskiy claims; Putin threatens to tear up grain deal and cut off all gas, oil, and coal to Europe The Guardian - AU · Sep 8, 2022
Unions call for plan to support coal workers' transition to renewable sector With a renewable revolution on the horizon, union leaders warn of an "enormous problem" if a national energy transition authority is not established to support workers moving to low carbon jobs. ABC News · Sep 7, 2022
Coal in a pincer-grip: the world needs energy, but climate concerns grow by the day Coal: the planetary Jekyll and Hyde Newcastle Herald · Sep 7, 2022
Energy transition a 'ratchet that turns one way' as Indian-owned West Australian coal mine teeters on the brink The looming demise of a loss-making coal mine in Western Australia is a microcosm of the industry's "dire" prospects as a fuel for electricity amid the rampant rise of renewable energy, an analyst says. ABC News · Sep 7, 2022
Queensland coal communities hope rising royalties will fund extra doctors, better roads Regional areas are facing doctor shortages and roads that need upgrading. Mining communities hope the new royalties program could fix those problems. ABC News · Sep 7, 2022
Minister can't ignore Mt Pleasant's climate impact, groups say Environment groups have demanded federal environment minister Tanya Plibersek formally consider the climate impacts of fossil fuel extraction when deciding whether to sign-off on the Mt Pleasant coal mine extension. Newcastle Herald · Sep 7, 2022
Alan Kohler: Reserve Bank the best bet to save humanity from climate crisis Here’s a crazy idea: give the job of dealing with climate change to the Reserve Bank, Alan Kohler writes. The New Daily · Sep 7, 2022
The hits and misses in TANGEDCO’s tariff petition There needs to be an overarching energy policy that addresses environmental issues and also ensures affordable supply The Hindu · Sep 7, 2022
IEEFA says record high coal prices will accelerate demise of coal industry High coal prices a 'two-edged sword' say industry critics Newcastle Herald · Sep 7, 2022
Europe prepares for energy crisis as Russia slashes supplies of natural gas Europe is struggling to contain an energy crisis that could lead to rolling blackouts, shuttered factories and a deep recession. France 24 · Sep 7, 2022
PM grills Peter Dutton on location of power plants amid Coalition’s nuclear push Liberal leader says nuclear is needed to support renewables and tells Minerals Council it will ‘add value’ to uranium resources The Guardian - AU · Sep 7, 2022
EU, China trade barbs over failed G20 climate talks The European Union and China are questioning each other's commitment to fighting climate change, following the failure of climate talks by the Group of 20 (G20) last week. Reuters · Sep 7, 2022
Dynamite News · Sep 7, 2022 Coal Scam Case: CBI conducts raids at West Bengal Law Minister's premises The CBI raids are being conducted at five locations in Kolkata and one in Asansol at the residence of Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Moloy Ghatak. Read more on Dynamite News
The Hindu · Sep 7, 2022 CBI searches West Bengal Law Minister’s residences in coal pilferage scam The searches are being carried out at six locations, five in Kolkata and one in Asansol.
Newcastle Herald · Sep 7, 2022 Master Builders Association's house of the year 2012 hits the market at Lake Macquarie's Coal Point The enormous block at Coal Point offers waterfront living with the inclusion of a double boat shed, private jetty and boat ramp.
AAP · Sep 7, 2022 Ex-minister cost NSW millions, judge told The retrial of Ian Macdonald has been told the former NSW Labor minister cost the state millions by improperly granting an Upper Hunter mining licence.
AAP · Sep 6, 2022 Qld tax could deter Japan investors: envoy Japan's ambassador to Australia has warned Queensland coal tax hikes could impact plans to invest in joint venture hydrogen projects around the country.
AAP · Sep 6, 2022 Aussie coal in permanent decline: report Energy market turmoil doesn't mark the start of a "renaissance" for coal-fired power, instead global security concerns and record prices suggest a quicker end.
The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2022 EXPLAINER: Europe struggles with crisis as Russia cuts gas Europe is struggling to contain an energy crisis as Russia throttles back supplies of natural gas
Reuters · Sep 6, 2022 Factbox-Ukraine war forces German parties to cross red lines on energy, defence Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the economic fallout has forced the parties of Germany's coalition government to cross some of their long-held red lines on energy and defence, resulting in a tectonic shift in national policy.
The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2022 Russia sends more energy to Asia as Europe cuts back A new report says Russia sent significantly more oil and coal to India and China over the summer compared with the start of the year, while European countries that long relied on Russian energy have cut back sharply in response to the war in Ukraine
The Guardian - AU · Sep 6, 2022 Coalmine expansion approved for Hunter region would cause almost 1bn tonnes of emissions Future of Mount Pleasant project to be decided by federal environment and water minister, Tanya Plibersek, but activists say it is ‘reckless’ and should be rejected
Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 6, 2022 Russia Pockets $158 bn in Energy Exports after War Russia has raked in a whopping 158 billion euros ($158 billion) in energy exports in the six months following its invasion of Ukraine, with the EU accounting for more than half, a think tank said Tuesday. The Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air called for more effective sanctions…