Halfway there: Australia on track for renewable goal If current momentum gained in the six months is sustained then Australia can reach its 2030 renewable energy target, think tank research suggests. AAP · Dec 17, 2024
Courtney Love: 'I may not love Taylor Swift musically, but her angry lyrics resonate with me' Courtney Love tells us about her new collaboration with 070 Shake... and gives a few thoughts on Lamar, Taylor Swift, Billy Corgan, Lana Del Rey, PJ Harvey and more... Evening Standard · Nov 25, 2024
Green iron export bonanza: invest or look like 'morons' A think tank urges Australia to bankroll green iron or concede market leadership to China, which is racing ahead on decarbonising steel supply lines. AAP · Nov 14, 2024
Hallelujah! Now you can holiday in Jeff Buckley’s former home in Memphis Lover, You Should Have Come Over (instead of shooting selfies and video outside) MusicRadar · Sep 25, 2024
“His singing and song choices defy the standard norms of cis masculinity in rock”: A music professor breaks down the theory behind Jeff Buckley's Lilac Wine In recognition of Grace's 30th anniversary, we put one of the album's highlights under the musical microscope MusicRadar · Sep 23, 2024
Coal Generates Less Than 50% Of Australian Electricity For First Time Coal generated less than 50 percent of Australia's electricity in the last week of August, dropping to a record low as renewable production surged, data showed Wednesday. International Business Times · Sep 4, 2024
Australia’s north-west reefs teem with life – but they are also at the centre of a massive fossil fuel expansion Woodside’s designs on the country’s largest untapped gas basin around Scott Reef are, some say, just another example of fossil fuel companies getting their way in what has become a petrostate The Guardian - AU · Jul 27, 2024
‘Raises red flags’: Coalition nuclear power plan met with widespread scepticism from business groups Australian energy sector and industry groups warn of risk of cost blowouts and destroying private sector investment The Guardian - AU · Jun 19, 2024
NSW to announce life extension of Eraring, Australia’s largest coal-fired power station Exclusive: Decision to keep the ageing plant operating for up to four more years could cost taxpayers as much as $150m a year The Guardian - AU · Apr 30, 2024
Government told to 'hold its nerve' on clean tech push Clean energy groups want the federal government to stay the course on its industrial policy aimed at seizing a once-in-a-century decarbonisation opportunity. AAP · Apr 18, 2024
‘They said I was worse than the Sex Pistols!’: folk legend Linda Thompson on trashing dressing rooms and losing her voice Her struggles with spasmodic dysphonia has led her to write an album for a bevy of other stars to sing. She talks about trauma, ageing and stealing an audience member’s car The Guardian - UK · Apr 12, 2024
Australia PM Unveils Plan To Overhaul Economy, Invest In Green Energy Mining superpower Australia will on Thursday announce a US-style scheme to pour public money into manufacturing and clean energy industries, joining the global race to build a cleaner and more resilient economy. International Business Times · Apr 11, 2024
“When I drank, I was going to be the best drinker in the bar, or take the most drugs or whatever. When I did give up the drink I was going to be the best at that:” The bottom-end drive that made Danny Thompson’s name Rejecting criticism from those who wondered why he bothered playing folk music, the always-in-demand bassist’s attitude led to experiences with John Martyn, Kate Bush, David Sylvian, Tim Buckley and many others Louder · Apr 4, 2024
State faces huge bill for major coal-plant's lifeline A leading energy analyst is urging the NSW government not to extend the life of a major coal-fired power plant and instead invest in zero-emissions solutions. AAP · Mar 27, 2024
The Guardian - AU · Mar 27, 2024 NSW may be forced to pay $150m a year to extend life of coal-fired plant, energy expert predicts ‘If ever there was a perfect case-study of the negative impacts on taxpayers of privatisation of strategic public assets, Eraring is it,’ Tim Buckley says
The Guardian - AU · Feb 14, 2024 Spectre of ‘climate wars’ looms in Queensland as LNP urged to back government’s emissions reduction target Premier Steven Miles’ bill targets 75% cut in carbon emissions by 2035 but Queensland opposition wants to see modelling before responding
The Guardian - AU · Jan 24, 2024 Australia’s wholesale power prices fall by almost half as carbon emissions drop Grid faces fresh strains as heatwave roasting inland Queensland and NSW extends to Sydney
AAP · Jan 18, 2024 Lights to stay on if biggest 'coal clunker' powers down Recent progress on renewable energy in NSW after a "growing industry clamour" about red tape and delays suggests there is no need to run on coal for longer.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 18, 2024 NSW can avoid electricity shortages without paying hundreds of millions to keep Eraring open, expert says New renewable energy and battery projects will provide enough capacity when Australia’s largest coal-fired power station closes, report finds
Sports Illustrated · Oct 5, 2023 This Video of the Phillies' Grand Slam With No Announcers and Just Natural Stadium Sound is So Cool Goosebumps.
AAP · Jun 28, 2023 Australia urged to invest $100b in battery industry A think tank has called for a critical minerals compact with South Korea to electrify the start of an onshore battery minerals processing industry in Australia.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 13, 2023 Australia set for cheaper solar power as supply of panels soars, says report Climate Energy Finance calculates the price of systems will fall by 10% thanks to cheaper raw materials and more production in China and US
Louder · May 29, 2023 Amazing Grace: how Jeff Buckley got started on the album that defined his genius Jeff Buckley’s move to New York in the early 90s was the flashpoint for Grace, the classic album that would outlive him. Collaborator Gary Lucas remembers a star who burned bright and fast
ABC News · May 23, 2023 $100m spent on underground mapping before tunnelling woes, Snowy Hydro boss admits Following the revelation made by Dennis Barnes at a Senate estimates hearing, an analyst predicts the project cost will blow out to at least five times the original figure.
ABC News · May 17, 2023 World's biggest carbon capture plant running at one third capacity, Chevron Australia reveals The future of carbon capture technology is up in the air as United States oil and gas giant Chevron admits to an Adelaide audience that its flagship project is running at just a third of capacity six years after opening.