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Minister 'unaware' of risk before power plant explosion

Queensland's energy minister has testified in court that power plant executives did not tell him about risks of serious incidents before an explosion.

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Queensland energy minister tells court he was not made aware of Callide safety concerns before explosion

Mick de Brenni fronts a federal court hearing on the power station on day three of the state election campaign

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'Unacceptable' injury raises power plant safety issues

The chief executive of a Queensland power plant still recovering from a catastrophic explosion says a worker being injured on site is "unacceptable".

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Minister blasts power plant advice after explosion

Queensland Energy Minister Mick de Brenni says he had been given incorrect maintenance advice by operators of a power plant after a catastrophic explosion.

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Vow to fix issues as report faults power firm for blast

Queensland's government vows to fix issues that contributed to a power plant explosion after a draft report identified failings by its state-owned operator.

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Labor sprays pledge to pull plug on major hydro project

Many pumped hydro projects will need to be built if the opposition scraps the controversial Pioneer Burdekin scheme, the Queensland government claims.

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Youth crime committee dissolved after political tension

A committee tasked with delivering solutions to youth crime and support to victims has been disbanded just seven months after it was established.

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From talk to torque: sovereign steel for solar economy

Manufacturer Orrcon Steel has joined forces with a global energy firm to supply torque tubes made from 100 per cent Australian steel for solar panel tracking.

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Queensland identifies ‘renewable energy zones’ as part of $62bn ‘super grid’ plan

Exclusive: Plans for transition to renewables include establishing local consultation groups and expert panels across 12 state-wide zones

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Hydrogen-powered trucks primed to roll out in Australia

The first prime-mover powered by hydrogen will hit Australian roads within months after PepsiCo revealed plans to trial the vehicle technology in Queensland.

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Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has revealed a cabinet reshuffle. See what's changed on the front bench

After days of speculation, Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk's new frontbench line-up has been confirmed. Here's what's changed in cabinet.

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How will Queenslanders be impacted by the surge in electricity prices?

Grocery store operator Jane Yap says she's paying 40 per cent more for electricity compared with the same time last year. Now, bills are expected to increase yet again.

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Queensland reveals plans to power electric car trend

More Australian petrol stations will be turned into electric vehicle recharging hubs as Ampol ramps up its local rollout and EV numbers double.

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Queensland set to swelter through three-day severe heatwave thanks to Tropical Cyclone Gabrielle

Temperatures are set to hit 10C above average across southern Queensland this weekend with Tropical Cyclone Gabrielle bringing three days of heatwave conditions.

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National energy deal to 'keep lights on'

The nation's energy ministers have agreed to a plan to make the supply of power more reliable as the sector transitions to renewables.

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Qld power plant fail 'unfortunate': govt

Queensland Energy Minister Mick de Brenni has assured residents the state's power supply is solid heading into energy-intensive summer months.

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Public ownership of power assets key to smooth shift to renewables, Queensland energy minister says

Government also able to offset impact of higher energy prices globally following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Mick de Brenni says

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Winds of ‘radical change’: Queensland breaks up with coal in stunning week in energy

Annastacia Palaszczuk promised to ditch coal by 2035, leaving experts ‘gobsmacked’ given the state’s deep association with the fossil fuel

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Queensland energy minister says renewable generation capacity must be tripled by 2035

Mick de Brenni flags investment in ‘mega pumped-hydroelectric dams in the mountain ranges’, distribution networks and green hydrogen

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Chief Superintendent Ray Rohweder takes leave after Paul Taylor's resignation from Queensland Police

Ray Rohweder was disciplined after making a lewd comment at a police convention but was later promoted with his comments coming to light at an inquiry into police response to domestic violence.

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Questions over whether Scott Morrison was involved in delaying release of new energy price until after election

Queensland Energy Minister Mick de Brenni raises questions about who approved a delay in releasing national energy prices until after the May election.

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No home solar battery rebates on offer in Queensland as the government opts for large-scale projects

Queensland invested in large-scale batteries in its budget, but there is nothing there for would-be home solar battery users. The Energy Minister says there is not a need, but experts say help with upfront costs could be a "good thing".

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Qld electricity prices raise questions

There are calls for an inquiry into Queensland's wholesale electricity prices, which are the highest in the nation and regularly hit record levels.

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Queensland has eight coal-fired power stations. What's their future?

Queensland's eight coal power stations have had several unplanned outages recently, contributing to energy price increases. But what will happen to these stations in the future?

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Qld energy minister rejects nuclear power

Queensland Energy Minister Mick de Brenni says all options are on the table to deal with soaring electricity and surging prices, except nuclear power.

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