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South Gippsland removed from offshore wind zone after community concerns

South Gippsland residents have welcomed a new zone earmarked for offshore wind energy production in the Bass Strait, which now excludes waters west of Wilsons Promontory.

ABC News · Dec 19, 2022

Offshore wind farm zone a 'game changer'

Victoria's south coast will become home to turbine projects with the heavy winds of the Bass Strait offering plenty of wild weather to power Australian homes.

AAP · Dec 18, 2022

Battery boost for National Energy Market

Eight renewable energy batteries will be built to support the National Energy Market and increase storage capacity by about tenfold.

AAP · Dec 17, 2022

Psychology subsidy cuts are beyond belief

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Newcastle Herald · Dec 13, 2022

Coal-fired power plants could receive bulk of price cap compensation, Treasury briefings suggest

Generators likely to receive lion’s share of payments worth more than $500m after commonwealth said producers could be paid if costs exceed $125 a tonne

The Guardian - AU · Dec 13, 2022

Greens hold firm on demand for two-year power bill freeze ahead of vote on coal and gas price caps

The Greens, whose support is needed to pass a proposed price cap on gas and coal, are holding firm on their demand for a two-year freeze on energy bill prices, which they say will save households $750 and be paid for by fossil fuel companies.

ABC News · Dec 13, 2022

Labor takes aim at gas industry over trying to preserve ‘big profits’ during Ukraine war

In defence of energy price caps, minister Chris Bowen says Australians should pay a fair cost for gas extracted in Australia rather than a ‘wartime price’

The Guardian - AU · Dec 11, 2022

NSW, fed coalition split on gas, coal cap

The federal coalition says the gas and coal price cap is a "monster" but their NSW coalition colleague, Premier Dominic Perrottet, backs the proposal.

AAP · Dec 11, 2022

Greens to oppose price cap compo plans

The Greens will have the balance of power in the Senate as parliament is recalled to pass the federal government's energy bill relief measures.

AAP · Dec 10, 2022

MPs’ Pacific islands tour to show bipartisan support – as it happened

All the day’s news as it unfolded

The Guardian - AU · Dec 10, 2022