Regional students to capture the sun in science program Regional students will be challenged to experiment with renewable energy science kits in a bid to encourage them to consider roles in the energy transition. AAP · Jun 23, 2025
Afternoon Update: Penny Wong’s comments spark debate; AFL player suspended over homophobic slur; and an instant coffee taste test Foreign minister clarifies Australian government has not made a decision on recognising Palestinian statehood The Guardian - AU · Apr 10, 2024
Eric Abetz handed senior Tasmanian cabinet roles – as it happened This blog is now closed. The Guardian - AU · Apr 10, 2024
Energy boss warns against chasing 'nuclear unicorns' Australians will pay more for electricity from a low-carbon grid, but going nuclear would be a waste of time, an energy boss warns. AAP · Apr 10, 2024
Alinta calls for new gas, green energy capacity as coal exodus threatens supply crunch in WA Australian energy heavyweight breaks cover to call for new gas plant in the west as coal exodus threatens supply crunch. ABC News · Feb 21, 2023
This week's power price scare has triggered an overdue debate on the sheer scale of the grid rebuild task A national effort in decarbonising the grid Newcastle Herald · Oct 14, 2022
Solar panel inquiries ‘off the charts’ after Alinta boss predicts 35% power price rise For the second time this year, a public prediction of increased energy costs has led to a boom in solar power inquiries The Guardian - AU · Oct 12, 2022
Pessimism grabs power industry as leaders cite high costs of decarbonisation and renewables transition Questions over Eraring as rival tips big power price rises Newcastle Herald · Oct 11, 2022
Energy giant warns electricity prices could increase by 35 per cent next year One of Australia's biggest energy companies warns that retail electricity prices may increase by more than 35 per cent next year. ABC News · Oct 10, 2022
Eastern states' energy ministers urged to look to WA for solutions to energy crisis Far removed from the turmoil unfolding in the eastern states, Western Australia is enjoying some of the cheapest and most stable energy prices in the developed world. ABC News · Jun 8, 2022
Alinta says court wind farm ruling will have 'dramatic' and chilling effect on renewable energy investment One of Australia's biggest renewable energy investors says a court's decision to uphold complaints against a Victorian wind farm will have "serious ramifications" for the transition from fossil fuels. ABC News · Mar 25, 2022