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Beachside community's heartbreak at 'lack of consultation' on wind project

The Norah Head community group is pushing for further consultation and a closer look at potential environmental impacts.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 4, 2023

Fuel standard could save drivers $10,000, study finds

Introducing an ambitious fuel-efficiency standard in Australia could cut pollution and save motorists money on fuel and car maintenance, according to research.

AAP · Jul 4, 2023

State and federal partnership to replace NSW coal power

The federal and NSW Labor governments have launched a massive joint investment scheme to replace the state's ageing coal power stations with firmed renewables.

AAP · Jun 29, 2023

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Australia needs to reduce emissions to net zero by 2038 to do ‘fair share’ to contain global heating, analysis shows

Exclusive: Researchers say government’s climate schedule needs to be brought forward by a decade to keep heating to 1.5C

The Guardian - AU · Jun 18, 2023

Retired Santos gas wells off Western Australia coast leaking for a decade, regulator says

Energy giant proposes monitoring wells for five years, as government says seepage volumes are factored into emissions reduction targets

The Guardian - AU · Jun 14, 2023

More rideshare drivers to go electric after $20m grant

Another 500 electric vehicles will be offered on subscription to rideshare drivers in Australia as part of an investment in replacing petrol cars.

The New Daily · Jun 14, 2023

Newcastle's 'barn' won't sway Bublé and others to return at any stage

He was less than complimentary of Newcastle Entertainment Centre.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 7, 2023

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Interest rates blame game continues – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Jun 7, 2023

Albanese government urged to push international banks to stop funding fossil fuel development

Exclusive: Report claims Australia’s shareholdings in development banks has made it responsible for investing $828m in fossil fuel projects over five years

The Guardian - AU · Jun 1, 2023

Pressure on police facing the front lines is becoming unbearable

Who would join the police force?

Newcastle Herald · May 28, 2023

The power switch that will send energy bills surging by up to $600 a year

NSW customers can expect rises between $440 and $594 annually.

Newcastle Herald · May 25, 2023

Electricity prices to rise by up to a quarter in parts of Australia after energy regulator issues market default decision

Australian Energy Regulator says power bills would have gone up twice as fast without government intervention

The Guardian - AU · May 24, 2023

Power bills to surge by nearly 25pct for thousands

Customers on the default electricity market offer will be slugged with massive price rises due to high wholesale energy costs.

AAP · May 24, 2023

Coast residents want more consultation on offshore wind project

Norah Head residents want the offshore wind zone pushed further off the coast

Newcastle Herald · May 22, 2023

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The Guardian - AU · May 22, 2023

NT government accused of lying about meeting climate condition before it greenlit ‘carbon bomb’ Beetaloo fracking

Advocates claim new documents are proof the NT government lied when it claimed it had met all climate risk conditions for the massive new gas project

AAP · May 22, 2023

Green power target will require 'huge' investment surge

A huge surge of investment will be needed for the government to achieve its green energy ambitions, senators have been told.

The New Daily · May 19, 2023

‘A new agenda’: State and federal ministers agree to revamp energy security oversight

A gas code of conduct will enforce fair prices and support the power supply as energy ministers back more resources for grid connections

ABC News · May 19, 2023

Climate Change Minister says jurisdictions outside NT will help offset Beetaloo gas fracking emissions

The federal Climate Change Minister indicates other states and territories may be called upon to help the government meet Recommendation 9.8 of the NT's Pepper Inquiry, ensuring no net increase in carbon emissions.

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The Guardian - AU · May 18, 2023

Peter Dutton claims Labor wants ‘gas gone’ and urges sector to fight intervention

Opposition leader criticises government policies including the price cap, which Treasury has estimated saved households $230 on power bills

ABC News · May 16, 2023

VicGrid says residents are 'confused' over transmission lines planned for the south-east

Residents in line to host renewable energy infrastructure thought they knew the ground rules, but say they remain confused and in the dark about plans for transmission lines across their region.

Newcastle Herald · May 10, 2023

Budget helps put Hunter in the box seat for green hydrogen transformation

The Federal Government's new $2 billion Hydrogen Headstart program will fast-track the Hunter's transformation into a hydrogen superpower, industry leaders believe.

The Guardian - AU · May 9, 2023

Households offered $1bn help in budget to install energy saving measures

Low-cost loans for double glazing, solar panels and other improvements should benefit more than 100,000 households, while $2bn is set aside for hydrogen projects

Newcastle Herald · May 8, 2023

Hunter leaders want budget cash to flow for energy, roads, housing

Treasurer Jim Chalmers will deliver his budget speech to Parliament at 7.30pm, six-and-a-half months after Labor's first post-election mini-budget in October.

The New Daily · May 7, 2023

Alan Kohler: Reduce emissions? Fine, but we need to do much, much more than that

Grim report about carbon sequestration being vital on top of reducing emissions to save Earth scored scant media attention. That's a tragedy.

ABC News · May 5, 2023

Energy Minister Chris Bowen announces new Net Zero Authority to help transition from coal-fired generation

The new government-led agency — the Net Zero Authority — will help reskill workers in mining and coal-fired generation and provide more funding for renewable energy.

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