Hunter should never accept being state's 'renewable lackey' Region's chance to lock in role as a power player. Newcastle Herald · May 19, 2024
Future Made in Australia: what’s in the $23bn package meant to create a ‘renewable energy superpower’ Jim Chalmers’ budget didn’t answer all the questions about what projects will be funded but there is a lot more clarity now The Guardian - AU · May 15, 2024
Incentives set to fuel green hydrogen growth Lagging in the global future fuel race, the green hydrogen industry has longer-term certainty with a new tax credit that could attract more onshore production. AAP · May 14, 2024
Industrial sites set for emissions reduction grants Nine sites will share in $330 million of federal funding as part of efforts to decarbonise and go to cleaner energy. AAP · Apr 23, 2024
Hunter ready to lead shift from 'dig and ship' economy to 'mine and make' Future Made in Australia: Skilled Hunter workers central to clean energy future Newcastle Herald · Apr 11, 2024
What ministers promised for the Hunter in public grilling A new political force in the Hunter is getting results. Newcastle Herald · Apr 11, 2024
Hunter's energy transition a task equivalent to post-WWII reconstruction What will the Net Zero Economy Authority deliver? Newcastle Herald · Apr 7, 2024
Australia’s east coast forecast to avoid gas shortfall despite claims of looming supply crisis ACCC report says region is expected to have surplus of six petajoules in third quarter ‘even if all uncontracted gas is exported’ The Guardian - AU · Apr 4, 2024
A big week for climate policy in Australia: what happened and what to make of it While Toyota falls in line on vehicle emission standards, questions are raised about ‘solar sunshot’ and carbon offsets The Guardian - AU · Apr 3, 2024
Hunter group launches to put politicians under pressure 'This is about a fair go for the Hunter.' Newcastle Herald · Apr 1, 2024
Energy Minister defends taking two Air Force jets to renewables media event Chris Bowen says Scone airport was too small for Albo's usual jet. The Canberra Times · Apr 1, 2024
Energy Minister defends taking two jets to renewables media event Chris Bowen says Scone airport was too small for Albo's usual jet. Newcastle Herald · Apr 1, 2024
Labor touts EVs to households as charging sites rise The number of electric vehicle fast-charging sites rose by about 100 this year, as the Labor government continues to tout the benefits of EVs to households. AAP · Mar 31, 2024
Hunter solar panel production could be up and running by 2026 SunDrive hope to start solar panel production at Liddell by 2026. Newcastle Herald · Mar 28, 2024
Newcastle Herald · Mar 27, 2024 Flick the switch: Prime Minister hits Hunter to sink $1billion into solar manufacturing Mr Albanese will make the major announcement at Liddell.
AAP · Mar 26, 2024 Car prices won't spike under new efficiency standards Australians won't be stung with higher car prices as a result of new fuel efficiency standards put forward by the Albanese government.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 26, 2024 Australia’s carbon credits system a failure on global scale, study finds Researchers find carbon offsets approach, which is supposed to regenerate scrubby outback forests, was not reducing emissions as promised
The Guardian - AU · Mar 26, 2024 Albanese government manages to unite automotive industry on fuel standards – almost Although forced to water down its original settings, the revised model will help Australia reach its decarbonisation targets
The Guardian - AU · Mar 26, 2024 Afternoon Update: Labor unveils fuel efficiency standard; Crown keeps Melbourne casino licence; and Diddy’s properties raided Changes to the bill ease the rules for a raft of Australia’s most popular SUVs
AAP · Mar 26, 2024 Middle of the road: compromise for utes, SUVs in rules Rules to lower vehicle emissions in Australia will involve compromises for utes and some large four-wheel-drive vehicles following industry negotiations.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 26, 2024 Labor unveils watered-down fuel efficiency standard that eases emission rules for large SUVs Compromise bill to be introduced to parliament this week will incentivise carmakers to import cleaner vehicles
Newcastle Herald · Mar 22, 2024 Hunter's role in inevitable arrival of nuclear power ONUS ON LABOR: Australia must get option in its energy mix
Newcastle Herald · Mar 21, 2024 Is it wild to hope Wests might step in to save our Newcastle Jets? Letters: 'Time for Wests to step up' Different shaped ball, same principle.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 20, 2024 Southern Australian households to face gas shortages from 2026 as most production set for export Aemo reports that Victoria’s total available gas supply will drop by 48% from 2024 to 2028
The Guardian - AU · Mar 15, 2024 CSIRO chief warns against ‘disparaging science’ after Peter Dutton criticises nuclear energy costings Douglas Hilton says he will ‘staunchly defend’ scientists as opposition leader repeats incorrect claim that CSIRO report does not accurately represent cost of renewables