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- Queensland breaks the unthinkable tabboo, saves $26b and keeps old coal plants running *til 2046*! 2 days agoArt by Syaifulptak By Jo Nova Queensland has opened the veil of Sauron — toying with planetary ostracism, death, fire, and cosmic doom. The State Government shattered the taboo, asking: “Should we build the pumped...
- Queensland’s biggest coal-fired power station could close six years early Wed, 1 Oct 25, 1:27pmCrisafulli government wants coal plants to run longer – reversing previous Queensland Labor government’s plans to end reliance on coal power by 2035
- Abandoned Queensland coal borehole found to be emitting 10,000 cars’ worth of greenhouse gas Wed, 3 Sep 25, 5:36pmThe hole – about 100 metres deep – was not visible from the surface – and there could be thousands more like it
- Australian researchers discover two invasive weeds have the potential to be burned as biofuel Wed, 6 Aug 25, 1:00amBrazilian nightshade and climbing asparagus can be made into biomass pellets, presenting an opportunity for an alternative form of energy, scientists say
- Victoria’s Renewable Grid Buckles Under a Brutal Cold Snap Mon, 16 Jun 25, 7:00amIn 2021 the Australian State of Victoria enshrined a fracking ban into the state constitution. Now they are paying the price.
- Environmentalists condemn ‘devastating’ move to open nine new gas exploration areas in Queensland Wed, 28 May 25, 6:33pmCampaigners and conservationists decry decision, saying it will worsen climate crisis, blow out emissions reductions targets and put groundwater at risk
- Liberal-aligned thinktank running anti-Greens ads received $600,000 from coal industry in Queensland election Fri, 2 May 25, 1:00amThe Australian Institute for Progress’s ‘Can you afford the Greens?’ ads claim minor party’s housing policies would lead to increased rents
- Trade unionists, conservationists and church groups unite against Dutton’s nuclear plan Wed, 23 Apr 25, 10:00amSeven Regions Nuclear Free alliance launches campaign representing groups who oppose the Coalition’s proposed nuclear reactors in their communities across Queensland, NSW, SA, Victoria and WA
- ‘Let Rome burn’: Coalition MP says allowing blackouts the only way to turn voters off renewable energy Wed, 16 Apr 25, 4:08pmExclusive: Power outages in major cities would help build opposition to climate policies, Colin Boyce tells podcast
- NSW solar farm to supply almost half the energy needs of major gas company Fri, 11 Apr 25, 1:00amShift away from fossil fuels by BOC is expected to cut company’s Australian emissions by 40% by 2035 and follows similar commitment by Rio Tinto
- NSW solar farm to supply almost half energy needs of major gas company Fri, 11 Apr 25, 1:00amShift away from fossil fuels by BOC is expected to cut company’s Australian emissions 40% by 2035 and follows similar commitment by Rio Tinto
- Brisbane city council blocks plans for fridge-sized community batteries due to loss of green space Sun, 30 Mar 25, 6:00amLocal councillor says federal Labor should not be ‘plonking giant batteries in public parks’ though no other council has refused development applications in the state
- Methane emissions from Queensland mine may be gross underestimates, UN research finds Wed, 26 Mar 25, 6:30amData collected by two planes suggests large open-cut coalmine in Bowen Basin is releasing methane at higher rates than official estimates
- Reporter leaves Nine after reaching confidential settlement – as it happened Mon, 20 Jan 25, 5:15pmThis blog is now closedAustralian billionaires Anthony Pratt and Gina Rinehart praise Trump in US newspaper ads ahead of inaugurationGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLambie says Labor doing ‘a...
- Australia news live: reporter leaves Nine after reaching confidential settlement; body of missing man found after northern NSW floods Mon, 20 Jan 25, 4:59pmFollow today’s news liveSmelters will close without green aluminium funding, Albanese warns as Dutton labels $2bn pledge a ‘con job’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLambie says Labor doing...