Australia backs energy as it cops heat at climate talks Australia has pledged millions of dollars to boost renewable energy in the Pacific but faces criticism from other nations over fossil fuel exports. AAP · 16h ago
Australia and Turkey criticised for hosting UN climate conference while embracing coal Global campaign group 350.org urges Cop31 hosts to announce a coal phase-out date and national roadmaps to get off fossil fuels The Guardian - AU · 19h ago
G7 fuel release won't really help us, minister says Energy Minister Chris Bowen has welcomed a Group of Seven nations' decision to release additional fuel reserves but says Australia won't really benefit. AAP · Oct 3
World powers gather in Pacific to chart climate battle World powers are flying delegates to the Pacific to haggle over the fight against global warming, and to see the plight of island nations surrounded by a rising ocean. Radio France Internationale · Oct 2
In a year of record-breaking heat, Australia and Pacific leaders meet to sharpen climate goals Heatwaves in the United Kingdom, vast forest fires in Canada and flash flooding in Nepal – the evidence of climate change is everywhere. And no region faces a more existential threat than the Pacific, where residents of low-lying nations are witnessing the seas creep higher. The Conversation · Oct 2
Matt Kean warns climate crisis ‘isn’t someone else’s problem’ as largest coal project in NSW history greenlit Exclusive: Climate Change Authority chair says planning commission did not account for climate-related economic damage in NSW The Guardian - AU · Oct 1
End of the road as diesel drives truckies to the brink Truck drivers across the country are urging the federal government to reinstate the fuel excise cut in the lead-up to Christmas, as diesel prices surge. AAP · Sep 25
Angus Taylor pledges to repeal swathe of climate policies, saying ‘Australia has done its bit’ Several measures were previously introduced or supported by Coalition, prompting claim Liberals and Nationals would ‘let climate change rip’ The Guardian - AU · Sep 23
Iran-US war latest: Saudi Arabia says it downed drone near Mecca as US House votes to rein in Trump’s powers Trump says he is open to negotiations to end the war with Iran, but stresses the final decision rests with him The Independent UK · Sep 15
Fuel excise cut could return as prices skyrocket again Labor is under renewed pressure to lower the tax on fuel as the cost of filling up soars amid the US-Iran conflict with no end in sight. AAP · Sep 14
Labor appoints former opposition leader to Snowy Hydro The Labor government has appointed former opposition leader Sussan Ley to help steer its controversial Snowy Hydro development. AAP · Sep 14
First case of bird flu in endangered Australian sea lion confirmed – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Sep 12
Latest Optus outage triggers welfare checks from police Customers in four states and jurisdictions were affected by the telco's second systems failure in a year, which prompted welfare checks by police. AAP · Sep 12
Labor insists it isn't gaslighting on reserve backflip The government insists it is not backtracking on a plan to ensure steady gas supply as industry and experts raise alarm bells about a bloated energy market. AAP · Sep 10
The Conversation · Sep 9 Politics with Michelle Grattan: Chris Bowen on co-hosting COP and Australia’s renewables target It’s been a year of devastating floods and fires around the world and has served as a stark reminder of the increasing ravages of climate change.
The Canberra Times · Sep 6 $46k Palau Wi-Fi tab, NCA hunt and new tech deal rules Australia pays $46k for Palau summit internet boost.
AAP · Aug 30 Pacific summit underway in Palau without key leaders Anthony Albanese, Chris Bowen and Pat Conroy are leading Australia's diplomatic effort at this year's Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting.
AAP · Aug 29 Pacific wants climate, development focus at summit While the Pacific is often pitched as a geopolitical battleground, the region's leaders and advocates urge a focus on improving lives on the ground.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 28 Datacentre power struggle shows Albanese must hold the line against big tech and fossil fuels As he negotiates Australia’s AI future, the prime minister is under pressure from leaders of conservative states and territories
The Guardian - AU · Aug 28 No special carve-out for states using fossil fuel to power datacentres, Chris Bowen insists, despite new conditions Energy minister says states can apply to use coal and gas supply to power datacentres but must prove it is cheaper than renewables
AAP · Aug 28 Aussie emissions down but pace must pick up for 2030 Record levels of solar, wind and battery use are pushing down emissions in Australia but bigger cuts will be needed to meet its climate goal.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 27 A new energy scheme gives Australians three hours of free power a day – but there could be an expensive catch Solar Sharer program was designed for homes without rooftop solar, but observers say supply and peak use charges are ‘much higher’
The Conversation · Aug 27 Grattan on Friday: Albanese to hit campaign trail – for a Security Council seat Like many of his predecessors, Anthony Albanese has grown to enjoy the international diplomatic round that goes with the prime minister’s job. These days it’s quite a thing, with an extensive “summit season” that dominates the latter months of the year.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 26 Albanese backs down on states powering AI datacentres using renewable energy Shift comes after Chris Bowen said Labor would use constitutional powers to override states resisting rules on sustainable energy
AAP · Aug 25 'We have buy-in': PM talks up national unity over AI A national agreement on guidelines for AI data centres is edging closer after key talks, even though two governments continue to criticise the plan.