Is nuclear the answer to Australia's climate crisis? This article is part of a series by The Conversation, Getting to Zero, examining Australia’s energy transition. The Conversation · Nov 2, 2023
Guardian Essential poll: most voters don’t believe Australia will meet Labor’s net zero by 2050 target Almost three-quarters say development of renewables should not ‘come at the expense of local communities’ and half support nuclear energy The Guardian - AU · Oct 30, 2023
Pushing water uphill: Snowy 2.0 was a bad idea from the start. Let's not make the same mistake again Last night ABC’s Four Corners investigated the problem-plagued Snowy 2.0 pumped hydro power station, focusing on a bogged tunnelling machine, toxic gas and an unexpected volume of sludge. The Conversation · Oct 24, 2023
'Fast becoming a national scandal': Dutton attacks offshore wind proposal Dutton renews call to reopen consultation on offshore wind proposal. Newcastle Herald · Oct 24, 2023
Tassie next in line for potential offshore wind bonanza A local community is being urged to have its say on a potential offshore wind zone in the Bass Strait off Tasmania's north coast. AAP · Oct 24, 2023
Australia is already an energy superpower. We should be using that to drive the world towards renewables The coal and gas we provide internationally makes us powerful – and we waste it being craven to the mining industry The Guardian - AU · Oct 19, 2023
When Peter Dutton claims Labor isn’t horrified enough about Hamas, it doesn’t help anyone All of this is bad enough without one side of politics misrepresenting the Australian government’s response, making unreasonable demands and trying to score points The Guardian - AU · Oct 11, 2023
Coalition are ‘climate charlatans’ making false claims about Australia’s nuclear power potential, energy minister says Chris Bowen describes the opposition’s promotion of the banned energy source as an attempt to ‘continue the culture climate wars’ The Guardian - AU · Oct 10, 2023
Aussie hydrogen firms to compete for $2 billion boost A record amount of funding is being offered to Australia's renewable hydrogen producers in a bid to ensure the country leads the world in 2030. AAP · Oct 10, 2023
Hope for power bill relief as eastern Australia’s wholesale electricity price tumbles Exclusive: September quarter average fell to $63 a megawatt hour, partly thanks to milder winter and increased renewables The Guardian - AU · Oct 9, 2023
And just like that, bulk fresh EV charging appears for the precinct What happens when politicians need somewhere to recharge their Teslas. The Canberra Times · Oct 7, 2023
'We'll turn the tide': thousands rally against Port Stephens offshore wind Three generations of fishermen were among the cast of more than 2000. Newcastle Herald · Oct 7, 2023
Stage set for Port Stephens offshore wind protest Port Stephens community set to rally against offshore wind impacts. Newcastle Herald · Oct 4, 2023
Penny Sharpe backs Hunter Offshore Wind Minister says offshore wind is needed for state's energy transition. Newcastle Herald · Sep 28, 2023
Newcastle Herald · Sep 27, 2023 Peter Dutton demands more community consultation for Hunter Offshore Wind Project Peter Dutton meets with Port Stephens fishers and tourist operators.
AAP · Sep 22, 2023 Albanese government faces winds of change amid concerns The rollout of offshore wind power zones to boost renewable energy is proving to be far from breezy for the Albanese government.
Newcastle Herald · Sep 21, 2023 Region should start swinging to another tune Once again the Labor haven of Hunter gets crumbs in the budget.
The Conversation · Sep 21, 2023 Grattan on Friday: Albanese government faces an uphill road and angry locals as it drives change to renewables Fire fear is gripping many Australians, with extremely high temperatures for September.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 20, 2023 The push for nuclear energy in Australia is driven by delay and denial, not evidence Unsubstantiated claims of nuclear energy’s worth distracts from the urgency to act now on climate crisis
Newcastle Herald · Sep 20, 2023 Albo backs offshore wind consultation PM points to changes made following the initial consultation process.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 19, 2023 ‘Missing half the equation’: scientists criticise Australia over approach to fossil fuels Prof Lesley Hughes says there is ‘cognitive dissonance’ between Labor’s stated commitment to the climate crisis and its policies
Newcastle Herald · Sep 19, 2023 Game fishers 'disappointed' by minister meeting as crowds rally against wind farm Crowds chanted about no wind farms as energy minister Chris Bowen held a closed-door meeting with anglers.
AAP · Sep 19, 2023 Questions raised over nuclear power price tag The business lobby has cast doubt on Labor's costing that a nuclear power transition would set taxpayers back $387 billion, saying the figures were fraught.
Newcastle Herald · Sep 18, 2023 Chris Bowen in Nelson Bay to discuss offshore wind project concerns Game fishers believe wind turbines could interfere with ocean currents.
AAP · Sep 18, 2023 Energy debate explodes over nuclear transition costs Energy Minister Chris Bowen has seized on modelling to attack the coalition's commitment to nuclear energy, saying it'd cost hundreds of billions of dollars.