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Halfway there: Australia on track for renewable goal

If current momentum gained in the six months is sustained then Australia can reach its 2030 renewable energy target, think tank research suggests.

AAP · Dec 17, 2024

Courtney Love: 'I may not love Taylor Swift musically, but her angry lyrics resonate with me'

Courtney Love tells us about her new collaboration with 070 Shake... and gives a few thoughts on Lamar, Taylor Swift, Billy Corgan, Lana Del Rey, PJ Harvey and more...

Evening Standard · Nov 25, 2024

Green iron export bonanza: invest or look like 'morons'

A think tank urges Australia to bankroll green iron or concede market leadership to China, which is racing ahead on decarbonising steel supply lines.

AAP · Nov 14, 2024

‘Raises red flags’: Coalition nuclear power plan met with widespread scepticism from business groups

Australian energy sector and industry groups warn of risk of cost blowouts and destroying private sector investment

The Guardian - AU · Jun 19, 2024

NSW to announce life extension of Eraring, Australia’s largest coal-fired power station

Exclusive: Decision to keep the ageing plant operating for up to four more years could cost taxpayers as much as $150m a year

The Guardian - AU · Apr 30, 2024

Government told to 'hold its nerve' on clean tech push

Clean energy groups want the federal government to stay the course on its industrial policy aimed at seizing a once-in-a-century decarbonisation opportunity.

AAP · Apr 18, 2024

‘They said I was worse than the Sex Pistols!’: folk legend Linda Thompson on trashing dressing rooms and losing her voice

Her struggles with spasmodic dysphonia has led her to write an album for a bevy of other stars to sing. She talks about trauma, ageing and stealing an audience member’s car

The Guardian - UK · Apr 12, 2024

Australia PM Unveils Plan To Overhaul Economy, Invest In Green Energy

Mining superpower Australia will on Thursday announce a US-style scheme to pour public money into manufacturing and clean energy industries, joining the global race to build a cleaner and more resilient economy.

International Business Times · Apr 11, 2024

“When I drank, I was going to be the best drinker in the bar, or take the most drugs or whatever. When I did give up the drink I was going to be the best at that:” The bottom-end drive that made Danny Thompson’s name

Rejecting criticism from those who wondered why he bothered playing folk music, the always-in-demand bassist’s attitude led to experiences with John Martyn, Kate Bush, David Sylvian, Tim Buckley and many others

Louder · Apr 4, 2024

Taxpayers slugged $120m to $150m a year to keep Eraring open: report

Report puts cost of keeping Eraring open at $120m-$150m a year

Newcastle Herald · Mar 27, 2024