One woman in critical condition after ANU stabbing – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Sep 17, 2023
Replacing Australia’s retiring coal power stations with small nuclear reactors could cost $387bn, analysis suggests The figure adds fuel to the growing political dispute over the pace and form of Australia’s energy transition The Guardian - AU · Sep 17, 2023
Climate minister Chris Bowen says replacing coal-fired power stations with nuclear would cost $387 billion The government says replacing Australia’s retiring fleet of coal-fired power stations with nuclear energy would cost some $387 billion. The Conversation · Sep 17, 2023
Refitting retired coal power stations with nuclear tech has $387b price tag Coalition wants nuclear power to play a role in the nation's energy transition. The Canberra Times · Sep 17, 2023
Investors and unions press Labor to invest $100bn to compete in global green economy Exclusive: Stakeholders at Australian Renewables Summit hope to influence government before decisions are taken on clean energy investments in mid-year update The Guardian - AU · Sep 10, 2023
Snowy Hydro 2.0 eyes return to tunnelling after delays and cost blowouts Chief executive says pumped hydro project remains ‘critical’ to energy transition away from fossil fuels The Guardian - AU · Aug 31, 2023
Hot El Niño summer brings ‘elevated’ risk of power blackouts to eastern Australia, operator warns Australian Energy Market Operator says ‘imminent and urgent investment’ in energy is needed The Guardian - AU · Aug 30, 2023
Adam Bandt urges Australians to ‘embrace’ civil disobedience and join climate protests Greens leader says Albanese government is ‘hellbent on opening more coal and gas mines’ and people must ‘fight back’ The Guardian - AU · Aug 30, 2023
Public consultation ‘overwhelmingly’ supports fuel efficiency standard for cars, Labor says Chris Bowen says the standard is needed to improve access to cleaner, cheaper-to-run cars in Australia The Guardian - AU · Aug 24, 2023
Support for Australia’s UN climate bid should be linked to ceasing fossil fuel expansion, Pacific leaders say In full-page newspaper ad, current and former leaders call for delay in support for hosting Cop31 until Australia stops pursuing coal and gas projects The Guardian - AU · Aug 24, 2023
Australia may impose carbon tariffs on steel and cement imports from countries with lower climate goals Climate change and energy minister says government considering whether to follow EU in imposing green tariffs to avoid disadvantaging domestic companies The Guardian - AU · Aug 15, 2023
Future uncertain for key Tasmania to mainland power transmission link after $2bn cost blowout Federal government in discussion with states after Marinus Link price tag increases, putting decarbonisation and energy goals at risk The Guardian - AU · Aug 10, 2023
Climate-heating methane released from dozens of Australian fossil fuel sites, environmental group claims Energy giants reject Australian Conservation Foundation’s infrared video investigation which claims gas leaks and venting at dozens of mines and facilities The Guardian - AU · Aug 8, 2023
Tensions emerge between state and federal governments over Australia’s energy grid roadmap Disquiet points to jockeying among jurisdictions and impatience over the rollout of renewables The Guardian - AU · Jul 22, 2023
The Guardian - AU · Jul 19, 2023 NSW Liberal plan to generate carbon credits by ending logging in state forests snubbed by federal Labor Exclusive: State ministers touted ‘significant carbon abatement’ plus benefits for threatened species and regional economies
The Guardian - AU · Jul 18, 2023 Peter Dutton ‘the alternative PM from the alt-right’ heading Coalition’s ‘cabal of climate denial’, Chris Bowen claims Labor’s energy minister to unveil decarbonisation plans for six areas of the economy in Sydney speech
AAP · Jul 17, 2023 Renewable energy projects not immune to inflation sting Robust demand in the global energy transition is adding further price pressure to renewable energy projects after the pandemic and war in Ukraine hiked costs.
Newcastle Herald · Jul 13, 2023 Bowen dismisses doubts about floating wind turbines as proponents line up for licences New academic modelling predicts NSW's floating turbines will be too expensive and not windy enough.
Newcastle Herald · Jul 13, 2023 'The world is your oyster': Bowen talks up Newcastle's hydrogen future The nation's first commercial hydrogen plant will cut gas consumption by one of NSW's biggest users.
Newcastle Herald · Jul 12, 2023 Albanese government signs off on $70m Newcastle hydrogen plant funding The plant's capacity is five times bigger than any other hydrogen factory at a similar investment stage in Australia.
Newcastle Herald · Jul 12, 2023 Hunter's 'clean energy hub' critical 'We're pleased that the government has reached this next milestone, which will help to progress our ambitions as a clean energy hub'
Newcastle Herald · Jul 12, 2023 Residents' unanswered questions about Hunter's offshore wind farm 'They couldn't answer any of our questions' said Glenna Cluff of Buff Point after attending a consultation session about plans for a Hunter-based offshore wind zone
Newcastle Herald · Jul 12, 2023 Japanese, Korean heavy hitters sign on for port's clean energy precinct Senior executives of the global firms have flown into Newcastle to join Energy Minister Chris Bowen at a media conference today.
Newcastle Herald · Jul 11, 2023 Albanese government declares smaller Hunter offshore wind zone The distance between the coast and the wind farm zone has doubled in some areas.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 6, 2023 Peter Dutton ramps up nuclear power push and claims Labor down ‘renewable rabbit hole’ Opposition leader to tell Institute of Public Affairs that domestic reactors are natural next step from Aukus pact