The Latest Breaking News from Tim Buckley

As the eastern states face an energy crisis, Victoria may be in a slightly better position. Here's why

Experts say the state's brown coal reserves could provide a "safety net", but ageing power plants and instability from the interconnected national energy market may still pose a threat.

ABC News · Jun 15, 2022

Climate groups blast minister’s support of new Australian gas projects as ‘fact-free spin’

Transition to renewables, not new gas developments, will help avoid future power crises, environment groups say

The Guardian - AU · Jun 15, 2022

Queensland power prices have been capped and there's concern about blackouts. What you need to know

Fears about blackouts due to a shortage of energy in Queensland did not eventuate last night but the Sunshine State is not the only one with warnings ahead.

ABC News · Jun 13, 2022

Urannah dam business case assumes massive growth in Queensland coalmining

Exclusive: business case for project promised $483m in government funding assumes growth in mining until 2049

The Guardian - AU · Apr 14, 2022

Proposals to expand or prolong coal operations in NSW continue despite net-zero targets

The NSW government is labelled "hypocritical" for allowing the coal industry to prolong operations, despite its aim to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 as prices for the fossil fuel soar.

ABC News · Apr 3, 2022

Experts sceptical of Shine Energy’s proposed ‘flexible’ coal power station

The Australian company claims coal can be burned with ‘zero emissions’ via CCS which remains largely ineffective and unproven

The Guardian - AU · Feb 13, 2022

‘Gone ballistic’: lithium price rockets nearly 500% in a year amid electric vehicle rush

Labour shortages at West Australian mines contribute to rise but some analysts urge caution to investors

The Guardian - AU · Feb 9, 2022