Rio Tinto pauses $215m BioIron plant in WA
Rio Tinto halts its $215 million BioIron pilot plant in East Rockingham, shifting focus to Calix's Zesty technology for green steel production in Western Australia.
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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.
Hunter Valley's Forgotten Mining Horses Honoured
Discover the untold story of Hunter Valley's coal-mining pit horses and their lasting legacy through public art, from Scotland's Kelpies to local sculptures.
Renewable Energy Plan for Australian Data Centres
Australia's data centre industry could be powered by surplus renewable energy, creating regional jobs and supporting net zero goals. Discover the Hunter Valley's key role.
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.
SA's Green Metals Strategy to Position Australia as Leader
South Australia's ambitious green metals strategy could position Australia as a global leader in sustainable mining. Discover how the state plans to transform its resources sector.
Graham Richardson State Funeral Debate Divides Opinion
Novocastrians debate whether controversial politician Graham Richardson deserves a state funeral. Plus, local issues including Stockton lane naming and farmland mining concerns.
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.
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.
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.
Hunter Valley miners end 25-year record strike with win
Rix's Creek miners secure 17% pay rise and improved injury provisions after seven-week strike - the longest industrial action in Hunter Valley in 25 years. Read the full victory story.
SA pig farm revolutionised by $925k Coles grants
Murray Bridge's Edson Piggery powers ahead with solar energy and animal welfare innovations after receiving two Coles Nurture Fund grants totalling $925,000. Discover how this family farm is shaping Australian agriculture's 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.
Hunter miners locked out as coal mine negotiations fail
Bloomfield Group locks out Rix's Creek miners after negotiations break down. Union condemns the move as workers fight for a fair enterprise agreement in the Hunter Valley.
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.
Bunnings Goes Big on Solar in Major Business Shift
Australia's beloved hardware chain Bunnings is making a massive solar switch, transforming its business model and helping customers harness renewable energy in what experts call a game-changing move for retail.
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.
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.
Tomago Power Crisis Sparks Net Zero Debate
A major energy disruption at Tomago Aluminium smelter has sparked intense debate about Australia's transition to renewable energy and grid reliability.
Energy bosses slam net zero cost claims
Top Australian energy executives challenge 'misleading' cost claims about the net zero transition, revealing why going green won't break the bank as critics suggest.
TMK Energy Hits Record Gas Production in Mongolia
ASX-listed TMK Energy achieves breakthrough monthly gas flow at Snow Leopard Project, marking a pivotal moment for Mongolia's energy sector and company growth.
Woodside dismisses LNG glut fears, backs gas future
Woodside Energy CEO Meg O'Neill dismisses concerns about looming LNG oversupply, revealing strong confidence in continued Asian demand growth and the company's major projects.
Brett Graham Wins Hunter Tuna Trail Crown
Discover how Merewether's Brett Graham conquered the Hunter's sustainable seafood challenge and explore the latest foodie news transforming Newcastle's dining scene.
Lovedale Long Lunch Cancelled for 2026
The iconic Lovedale Long Lunch, a staple of the Hunter Valley's culinary calendar for decades, will not return in 2026. Discover why this beloved food and wine festival is ending and what it means for the local community.
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