Coal ‘should be on the list’
Deputy Nationals leader Bridget McKenzie says she expects a coal-fired power station to make the shortlist of projects the government underwrites.
Energy
Libs’ 3 stooges on energy policy
The Liberal Party has three outspoken amigos who might want to do a bit of homework on their government’s energy plan.
Nats not sorry for sparking furore
Queensland’s Nationals MPs are unapologetic about forcing energy prices back on to the national agenda ahead of the election.
Wave energy plan dumped
A wave energy deal with Carnegie Clean Energy has been cancelled by the WA government after the tide turned on finances.
‘Shut up’, Barilaro tells Joyce
NSW Nationals leader John Barilaro has hit out at Barnaby Joyce, urging the federal party to stop navel gazing.
Nats’ self-interest over coal
New coal fired power stations only stack up for local MPs fighting to hold their seats in communities needing more job opportunities.
Norway sell-off fuels oil and gas rethink
The move by Norway’s sovereign wealth fund to cut exposure to Australia’s oil and gas operators may be a tipping point.
Coal war: Joyce sparks showdown with Libs
Barnaby Joyce and senior Nationals warn the Coalition could be severed over energy policy, as Libs fear a poll backlash on coal.
Norway’s green wave hits ASX
Australian energy companies belted after Norway’s sovereign fund rethinks its involvement with fossil fuels.
PM slaps down Joyce on coal
The PM has slapped down Barnaby Joyce’s call for a government-subsidised coal-fired power station in central Queensland.
$870m oil and gas hit as Norway exits
More than $870m worth of shares in key Australian oil and gas players are at risk as Norway’s sovereign wealth fund divests.
China prepared to retaliate over 5G network ban
Australian companies face Chinese retaliation under proposed new foreign investment laws.
Firms ‘face power hit’ under Labor
Power prices could rise as much as 35 per cent under Labor’s emissions reduction target, according to new research.
floating figures on hydrogen fuels hot-air brigade
There are reasons the ubiquitous gas hydrogen is not widely used as fuel, and talk of jobs is premature.
Turnbull attacks Abbott from UK
Malcolm Turnbull is the surprise entrant in the Warringah debate, attacking Tony Abbott in a series of tweets from London.
Energy bosses clash with Shorten over coal role
Energy and resources chiefs argue the market case for a low-emissions power plant will be strengthened by Labor’s targets.
Billions at risk in carbon clamp
Tens of billions of dollars in new resource projects will be at risk after WA’s EPA announced tough new carbon measures.
Investors shun ‘volatile’ energy
Australian energy policy is among the most volatile in the world, hurting investment plans, according to IFM Investors.
Rebel Nationals ignite energy war over ‘big stick’ laws, power prices
Six “energy rebel” Nationals MPs are demanding Scott Morrison’s “big stick” laws be resurrected immediately.
Gas price threatens industry exodus Surging prices ‘risk overseas exodus’ of heavy industry
Surging gas prices could force heavy industry to relocate overseas as manufacturers wilt under energy costs.
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