Warrnambool starts to mixed weather and punters’ fortunes
Jackets were discarded as the Warrnambool carnival began to sunshine and an early win by a local hero before the puffer coats were back as the day ended with a beaten favourite.
Climate Change
‘Deeply concerning’: Critical shortage threatens nation’s future
The future of Australia’s housing and infrastructure industries are under threat with a shortage of key workers reaching critical levels, exacerbated by 13 universities scrapping courses in the field.
Key issue that could sway election
Gen Z and Millennial voters are now the largest voting block in Australia and a new poll has delivered a clear warning to the major parties about what they want.
Energy a major divide as election looms
The battle to lower electricity bills and get Australia to net zero is firming up to be a major point of difference in the two major parties. Here’s what they’ve promised.
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Canberra’s clean energy bank defends $117m investment
The Albanese government’s renewable energy investment arm has defended its funding for a private equity firm founded and controlled by Mineral Resources chairman James McClements.
‘Bagging it’: Dutton attacks bombshell findings
Peter Dutton is defending his nuclear plan after the national science agency released damning findings about its cost.
Costings cast cloud over Dutton’s nuclear dream
The CSIRO has stepped up its attack on the price of Peter Dutton’s nuclear ambition, claiming the cost of large-scale power plants far exceeds firmed renewables over the long term.
Social licence the missing piece in green dream
The head of renewables giant Enel’s Australian business says the absence of a social licence framework for developers is holding back the energy transition.
Santos’ ability to hit net zero target not possible, court told
Santos’ road map to net zero emissions was unfeasible because it had set increasingly greater production targets, a group suing the oil and gas giant for alleged ‘greenwashing’ has told a court.
Mines can be ushered through without climate consideration
An approval path has been cleared by Canberra to expand three significant coal mines without the need to consider their potential impact on climate change.
HMC’s $950m splash on energy transition
HMC Capital will buy Neoen’s wind, solar and battery assets in Victoria, but warns of two barriers to reaching the nation’s ambitious renewables goal.
Big solar farm for Forrest’s Fortescue operation
Andrew Forrest’s Fortescue plans to build all the renewable energy assets it needs to decarbonise its WA iron ore operations over the next five years.
Gas key to iron ore’s future, says pipeline owner APA
APA says a new solar farm and battery storage facility built to supply BHP is the first step and more will follow as it invests in renewables near existing gas-fired power stations.
Gas supplies tight heading into critical summer months
Australia’s dependency on gas is growing due to limited storage capacity to back up renewables, but the energy market operator has warned supplies are tight going into a critical period.
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