Parton's first test: Canberra Liberals face climate choice
New Canberra Liberals leader Mark Parton faces crucial test on climate policy. Will he listen to Canberrans or follow federal party's unpopular stance? Analysis.
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Beat Coalition's climate lies with lower power bills
Labor's renewable energy policies offer Australians the quickest way to reduce electricity costs while exposing opposition misinformation about climate action. Learn how timing is critical.
Energy companies defy Coalition's net zero retreat
AGL and the Australian Energy Council reaffirm commitment to net zero by 2050, creating a stark divide with the Coalition's new climate policy. Discover how this impacts Australia's energy future.
Sussan Ley's Net-Zero Reset: What Will She Fall For?
Deputy Liberal leader Sussan Ley faces scrutiny after net-zero policy reversal. As political winds shift, what principles guide her decisions? Analysis of Australia's climate debate.
WA home battery scheme defends 'steady start'
WA's Energy Minister defends the home battery scheme's progress as a 'steady start' with 4,605 rebates paid, aiming for 100,000 by 2030. Discover the benefits and future plans.
Coalition to scrap EV tax break affecting thousands
The Coalition plans to abolish the electric vehicle FBT exemption, potentially increasing transport costs for thousands of Canberra drivers who've embraced the popular subsidy.
Climate Realists Wrong: Clean Energy Progress Revealed
New data shows significant climate progress despite pessimism. Australia leads in renewable adoption with solar and EVs transforming our energy future. Read the facts.
Coalition dumps net zero, pledges cheaper energy
The Liberal-National coalition abandons its 2050 net zero emissions target, prioritising household power bills. Labor attacks the move as a 'clown show' risking investment.
Kalgoorlie School Suspends Six Students Daily
Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High School faces crisis with six suspensions daily in 2024. Community demands action on student behaviour and safety concerns.
Liberals Shut Down Energy Policy Debate
Liberal MPs block debate on Australia's energy crisis as households face soaring power bills. Analysis reveals flaws in government's renewable transition plan.
QLD's $12k Renewable Energy Social Licence Toolkit
Queensland councils face $12,000 cost for social licence toolkit to navigate community renewable energy projects. Learn how this impacts Australia's green transition.
WA Opposition Leader Criticises Cook Government
Basil Zempilas analyses Roger Cook's leadership struggles, energy policy failures, and controversial decisions hurting West Australians. Read the full breakdown.
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.
Net Zero Targets Hurting Australian Households
Western Australia's opposition leader warns unattainable net zero targets are driving up living costs. Learn how energy policies impact household budgets.
Sussan Ley shifts Coalition climate policy stance
Deputy Liberal leader Sussan Ley announces significant climate policy changes, setting up direct contest on energy with Labor government. Read the full analysis.
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.
Beach Energy Chair Stokes Slams Safeguard Mechanism
Beach Energy chair Ryan Stokes urges the Federal Government to review the safeguard mechanism, calling it a de facto carbon tax that hikes costs for consumers and deters investment.
SA ill-prepared for algal bloom disaster: report
A damning federal inquiry reveals how ill-prepared South Australian governments were for a major ecological and economic disaster caused by algal blooms.
WA Senator Reveals GST Floor Reality
Senator Dean Smith exposes why WA's GST floor isn't the victory it seems. Discover the hidden costs and political compromises affecting Western Australia's financial future.
Alinta Proposes Giant Battery for WA Wind Farm Project
Alinta Energy plans a massive battery storage system alongside its Marri Wind Farm in Western Australia's southwest, boosting renewable energy capacity and grid stability for the region.
Nationals drop net zero: Economic risks for Australia
The National Party's reversal on net zero targets threatens investment, power prices and Australia's green export opportunities. Experts warn of economic damage.
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.
Bunnings shifts to solar power in major business transformation
Australia's beloved hardware chain Bunnings is undergoing a massive business transformation, pivoting heavily toward solar energy solutions as households nationwide embrace renewable power.
WA's Rare Earth Powerhouse Fuels Global Solutions
Western Australia takes centre stage in solving international supply chain challenges through its critical minerals sector, creating jobs and economic opportunities.
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
Why Your Power Bill Isn't Dropping With Energy Prices
Discover why Australian households aren't seeing cheaper electricity bills despite falling wholesale energy costs. We break down the complex factors keeping your power prices high.
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.
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