The real reason Peter Dutton wants nuclear power

The real reason Peter Dutton wants nuclear power

There is no Coalition nuclear plan,except to get re-elected (“Dutton hits the nuclear button”,June 20). No nuclear power plants will ever be built here.

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Wollongong’s wind era powers up despite blowback from opponents

Wollongong’s wind era powers up despite blowback from opponents

Chris Bowen has finally given the go-ahead to the Illawarra offshore wind zone,but its detractors remain.

  • byNick O'Malley
Dutton to ditch Paris Agreement:analysis reveals nuclear impact on emissions

Dutton to ditch Paris Agreement:analysis reveals nuclear impact on emissions

Peter Dutton’s energy policy will blow Australia’s greenhouse gas budget and reignite Australia’s climate wars.

  • byMike Foley
Dutton to pull Australia out of Paris Agreement if elected

Dutton to pull Australia out of Paris Agreement if elected

The opposition leader said there was “no sense” in Australia’s 2030 climate target and that the federal government’s renewables goal was unattainable.

  • byMike Foley
UN chief wants tobacco-style ban on fossil fuel advertising

UN chief wants tobacco-style ban on fossil fuel advertising

The head of the United Nations says fossil fuel companies – “the godfathers of climate chaos” – must be stopped from shameless greenwashing.

  • byMike Foley
Shorten’s $310,000-a-year writer behind at least 170 speeches – but no zingers

Shorten’s $310,000-a-year writer behind at least 170 speeches – but no zingers

Senate estimates revealed that Julianne Stewart,a speechwriter for former prime ministers,was hired by government on a two-year contract valued at $620,000.

  • byOlivia Ireland
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Australian voters back plans to keep gas on tap

Australian voters back plans to keep gas on tap

The poll found that 75 per cent of voters supported a domestic gas reservation policy to ensure a steady supply of gas to households and businesses.

  • byJames Massola
Power station’s reprieve a wake-up call for renewables
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Energy

Power station’s reprieve a wake-up call for renewables

Premier Chris Minns made a stunning admission when announcing he would keep the Eraring coal-fired power station open but the people of NSW hd no idea doomsday was so close.

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Who really runs the country? The secret roles of Albanese’s ministers

Who really runs the country? The secret roles of Albanese’s ministers

Anthony Albanese’s ministers have portfolios – they also have other roles:confidantes,influencers,attack dogs. And some are more equal than others.

  • byJames Massola
One click to save hundreds as new power price ruling set for release
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Bills

One click to save hundreds as new power price ruling set for release

Chris Bowen wants to stop energy companies slugging households and businesses with a loyalty tax on their power bills.

  • byMike Foley
‘Not a single government dollar’:Albanese plays down gas policy push after blowback

‘Not a single government dollar’:Albanese plays down gas policy push after blowback

Six Labor MPs in at-risk seats have spoken out against the future gas strategy spearheaded by Resources Minister Madeleine King.

  • byMike Foley