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Kwinana Waste to Energy Plant Opens After 7 Years

Australia's first major waste-to-energy plant opens in Kwinana, set to burn 460,000 tonnes of waste yearly and power 50,000 homes. Discover the challenges behind this $750m project.

Liberals dump net zero in climate policy shift

Mark Riley analyses the Liberal Party's decision to abandon its net zero commitment under Sussan Ley, tracing two decades of climate policy inconsistency. Discover how this impacts Australian households and politics.

Lake Macquarie's $5M solar pool conversion begins

Lake Macquarie City Council begins $5 million conversion of Charlestown Swim Centre to 100% solar power, cutting 420 tonnes of CO2 annually. A test case for the region's green energy future.

Liberals formally axe net-zero by 2050 target

The Liberal Party has officially scrapped its net-zero by 2050 commitment after a partyroom vote. Discover the details of their new climate policy and the political fallout.

Liberal Candidate Calls for End to Climate Wars

Canberra Liberals Senate candidate Nick Tyrrell pushes for balanced climate approach amid party divisions. Read about his vision for emissions reduction and energy affordability.

$100k Liberal net zero meeting sparks outrage

Sunrise's Nat Barr clashes with Senator Bridget McKenzie over $100,000+ Liberal net zero meeting costs as climate policy threatens Coalition unity. Download the 7NEWS app.

SAS Liberal President's Solo Net Zero Mission

SAS Liberal Party President Jennifer Black defies party leadership with independent net zero advocacy. Learn how internal divisions shape Australia's climate policy debate.

Sussan Ley's demotion won't save Liberals

Why removing Sussan Ley as Shadow Minister for Women won't solve the Liberal Party's deeper problems. Exclusive political analysis reveals the real challenges facing the opposition.

Bunnings Powers Up with Major Solar Switch

The iconic hardware giant is transforming its energy strategy with massive solar installations across stores nationwide, leading a retail revolution in renewable power.

WA MP breaks ranks over Liberal net zero policy delay

West Australian MP Ben Small publicly challenges Shadow Environment Minister Sussan Ley over the Liberal Party's stalled net zero emissions policy, exposing internal divisions ahead of crucial climate talks.

Waste-to-Energy Plant Hit with Fresh Legal Claims

The troubled East Rockingham waste-to-energy facility faces fresh legal battles as receivers launch new claims against contractors, raising questions about Australia's renewable energy future.

Why Your Power Bill Isn't Falling With Wholesale Prices

Australian households are getting squeezed as energy retailers pocket savings from falling wholesale electricity prices while consumer bills remain stubbornly high. Discover the real reasons behind this frustrating disconnect in our exclusive investigatio

UOW Liberal Arts Program Expands with Ramsay Funding

The University of Wollongong's innovative Western Civilisation degree expands with new Liberal Arts major, supported by Ramsay Centre funding, offering students unique interdisciplinary education opportunities.

ACT Excluded from PM's Free Solar Power Plan

Anthony Albanese's landmark free solar electricity initiative leaves Canberra households in the dark as the ACT territory is conspicuously absent from the national rollout plan.

Coalition Crisis: Time for Political Divorce?

Growing tensions and policy disagreements are raising serious questions about the future of Australia's conservative alliance. Experts weigh in on whether the political marriage has run its course.

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