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Coal exit delay risks spooking clean energy investment

Coal exit delay risks spooking clean energy investment

The ageing Eraring coal-fired power station will close in 2029, a two-year delay that could undermine investment in solar, wind, storage and transmission.

Bushfire evacuee slams 'selling the future for money'

Bushfire evacuee slams 'selling the future for money'

Bushfire evacuee slams 'selling the future for money'

Bushfire evacuee slams 'selling the future for money'

An activist arrested while blocking a major port has slammed the "unbelievably irresponsible” federal government after fighting to save her home from fires.

Mine site emissions new battlefield in coal climate war

Mine site emissions new battlefield in coal climate war

Mine site emissions new battlefield in coal climate war

Mine site emissions new battlefield in coal climate war

Coalminers and environmentalists are clashing over a climate report on the sector finding net-zero emissions targets are unlikely to be hit at the current pace.

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Arrests top 150 as three-day climate action makes waves

Arrests top 150 as three-day climate action makes waves

A long weekend climate "protestival" has disrupted coal shipping and landed scores of activists under arrest but smaller protests continue.

Ships turned, arrests made at annual climate protest

Ships turned, arrests made at annual climate protest

Rising Tide's attempts to blockade the world's largest coal port are continuing, with activists scaling a ship and more arrests made at the Newcastle Harbour.

Arrests made as protesters block coal shipping lane

Arrests made as protesters block coal shipping lane

The third day of an annual coal blockade protest has resulted in arrests, with 11 people charged with alleged marine-related offences.

'Protestival' set to sail despite big police presence

'Protestival' set to sail despite big police presence

Thousands are expected to gather to blockade Australia's largest coal port as a local council backs the protest message as consistent with its own views.

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Activist claims win in 'biggest' anti-protest lawsuit

Activist claims win in 'biggest' anti-protest lawsuit

Activist claims win in 'biggest' anti-protest lawsuit

Activist claims win in 'biggest' anti-protest lawsuit

A coal mining giant's epic legal pursuit of climate activist Ben Pennings is over after a $600 million lawsuit over an environmental protest was dropped.

Mining giant abandons project in coal royalties stoush

Mining giant abandons project in coal royalties stoush

Mining giant abandons project in coal royalties stoush

Mining giant abandons project in coal royalties stoush

Mining giant BHP Mitsubishi Alliance is continuing its war with a state government over a progressive coal tax regime, pulling out of another project.

'It is home': coal closures not the end of rural towns

'It is home': coal closures not the end of rural towns

'It is home': coal closures not the end of rural towns

'It is home': coal closures not the end of rural towns

The closure of mines marks the end of an era for some rural towns, but one coal community wants to show the nation how it can thrive in the energy transition.

PM launches blistering attack on climate policy 'mess'

PM launches blistering attack on climate policy 'mess'

PM launches blistering attack on climate policy 'mess'

PM launches blistering attack on climate policy 'mess'

Anthony Albanese has torn strips off the coalition's climate and energy policies after an apparent about-face over public funding for coal-powered plants.

Protests and price drops: mining giant faces challenges

Protests and price drops: mining giant faces challenges

Protests and price drops: mining giant faces challenges

Protests and price drops: mining giant faces challenges

Protesters have disrupted a meeting held by one of Australia's largest coal mining companies but bigger challenges could come from global price fluctuations.

'Enough': push to drop charges against 129 protesters

'Enough': push to drop charges against 129 protesters

'Enough': push to drop charges against 129 protesters

'Enough': push to drop charges against 129 protesters

Police are reviewing charges against scores of climate protesters who took part in a blockade of the world’s largest coal port after allies were acquitted.

'Climate vandalism': state under fire over energy plan

'Climate vandalism': state under fire over energy plan

'Climate vandalism': state under fire over energy plan

'Climate vandalism': state under fire over energy plan

A state's energy plan has sparked outrage after pledging to keep coal-fired power plants open for decades, potentially putting pressure on emissions targets.

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Push to shut coal plant early sparks political fight

One of Australia's largest and oldest coal-fired power stations could shut in less that four years after a surprise announcement from its owners.

Conservationists outraged at coal-fired future

The extended shelf life of coal-fired power has enraged conservation groups, with one state declaring it will be in use for decades.

Fire still burning for custodians in fight against mine

A fire has kept burning on a coal mining lease for four years, with cultural custodians celebrating the anniversary with talks, music and ceremony.

Coal prices weigh on Whitehaven as profit slides

A major Australian coal producer has reported better-than-expected production from its new mines, but price pressures cut into its full-year result.

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BHP mulls mothballing coal mines over royalty regime

BHP has delivered record production across several metal groups, but sluggish commodity prices and one state's royalty regime have chiselled away at earnings.

Beyond carbon: big four banks urged to capture more gas

It is a potent greenhouse gas responsible for climate change, but a report has found Australia's major banks have yet to single out methane emissions.

Shareholders drag Macquarie over coals on net zero

A leading investment bank has come under pressure from shareholders demanding to know how its growing exposure to fossil fuel squares with net-zero ambitions.

Coalition insists nuclear plan won't blow up economy

The federal opposition has slammed government analysis that suggests its nuclear energy calculations are based on a shrinking economy in five states.

Emissions figures give 'incomplete' picture: experts

Labor has claimed a 28.2 per cent drop in emissions below 2005 levels, but is it really the environmental success story it appears?

Nuclear 'most expensive' for replacing coal-fired power

Renewable energy is the cheapest option to power Australia, according to scientific estimates that have been savaged by Opposition Leader Peter Dutton.

Boral cements position as emissions-busting tech leader

After almost 100 years burning coal, a revamped cement works will reduce the carbon footprint of one of Australia's most heavily polluting industries.

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