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Nuclear and renewables at odds over power bill shock

Nuclear and renewables at odds over power bill shock

Two forums looking a nuclear power and renewable energy have been told contrasting views about their impact on power prices.

Workers build Broken Hill towers in power outage fix

Workers build Broken Hill towers in power outage fix

Workers build Broken Hill towers in power outage fix

Workers build Broken Hill towers in power outage fix

The massive build to fix Broken Hill's damaged transmission lines is gathering momentum as the region looks to avoid further major power outages.

From sadness to wellbeing: call to rewire the economy

From sadness to wellbeing: call to rewire the economy

From sadness to wellbeing: call to rewire the economy

From sadness to wellbeing: call to rewire the economy

With the cost of living escalating and a sense of wellbeing fading, an international trailblazer calls for a bold leap into new ways of thinking about success.

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When the lights are off, but everyone's home

When the lights are off, but everyone's home

As thousands of Australians again live through an annoying energy blackout, the nation is reminded of more widespread supply vulnerabilities.

Energy plan to protect Aussie war-fighting capabilities

Energy plan to protect Aussie war-fighting capabilities

"Practical and sensible" action on climate change is part of the military's mission under new plans for phasing in alternative energy use and sovereign sources.

No nukes till late 2030s: energy switch may take years

No nukes till late 2030s: energy switch may take years

Establishing nuclear power plants in Australia may take more than a decade, an inquiry has heard, and dealing with radioactive waste might be longer.

Energy complaints surge as cost of living bites

Energy complaints surge as cost of living bites

Sustained energy price increases have fuelled complaints to Victoria's energy and water ombudsman, as bills continue to hit household budgets hard.

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Olympian out, premier in: angry locals to grill leader

Olympian out, premier in: angry locals to grill leader

Olympian out, premier in: angry locals to grill leader

Olympian out, premier in: angry locals to grill leader

A major power outage has halted swimming legend Kyle Chalmers' visit to Broken Hill but locals will get a chance to grill the NSW premier over relief.

Energy market operator 'can't guarantee' lower bills

Energy market operator 'can't guarantee' lower bills

Energy market operator 'can't guarantee' lower bills

Energy market operator 'can't guarantee' lower bills

Energy officials warn of "stubbornly high" power prices as coal plants stutter towards an exit, with no guarantee bills will fall in the next five years.

Union slams 'false hope': jobs at risk in nuclear push

Union slams 'false hope': jobs at risk in nuclear push

Union slams 'false hope': jobs at risk in nuclear push

Union slams 'false hope': jobs at risk in nuclear push

Nuclear energy is a dangerous distraction from the real decisions facing Australia, the Electrical Trades Union warns members ahead of the Queensland election.

Inquiry coming after outback failures leave 20k in dark

Inquiry coming after outback failures leave 20k in dark

Inquiry coming after outback failures leave 20k in dark

Inquiry coming after outback failures leave 20k in dark

Communities in western NSW are again without power after problems with two generators including one resulting in the ruin of essential medication.

Milestone for Australia's giant connection cord to Asia

Milestone for Australia's giant connection cord to Asia

Milestone for Australia's giant connection cord to Asia

Milestone for Australia's giant connection cord to Asia

Solar energy from a massive array on a former cattle station, sent through a subsea cable, could soon power Singapore after conditional approval was granted.

'Delay-mongers': climate boss lashes nuclear supporters

'Delay-mongers': climate boss lashes nuclear supporters

'Delay-mongers': climate boss lashes nuclear supporters

'Delay-mongers': climate boss lashes nuclear supporters

Nuclear proponents are simply delaying the move towards clean and cheap energy as Australia's environment runs out of time, a climate leader says.

'Low-hanging electrons' ripe for harvesting lower bills

'Low-hanging electrons' ripe for harvesting lower bills

'Low-hanging electrons' ripe for harvesting lower bills

'Low-hanging electrons' ripe for harvesting lower bills

Most of the roughly 10 million residential customers in the national electricity market are missing out on savings because their homes are not "smart" enough.

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Back on track for clean energy overhaul, investors told

A jolt of investor interest has put Australia back on track for 82 per cent renewable energy in the electricity grid by 2030, Energy Minister Chris Bowen says.

Grey area: questions over Sunshine State's green future

Queensland could revert to coal central as calls grow for a power plan from the energised LNP, days out from voters heading to the polls in the Sunshine State.

Solar panel pioneer in the spotlight at tech awards

Batteries made from waste, earthquake-proof buildings and solar panel technology that keeps lights on around the world have been recognised at an awards gala.

Generators chase peaks as wholesale energy prices spike

Batteries are setting the price in the electricity market more often than a year ago but gas is the dominant price-setter as generators chase lucrative spikes.

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Forget electric and focus on hybrid utes, inquiry hears

Australia is not ready to make a full switch to electric vehicles, an inquiry has heard, as the technology cannot accommodate farmers and tradespeople.

Rio Tinto 'breaks ranks', keeps climate trigger alive

The federal government has been urged to strike an urgent deal on environmental laws as Rio Tinto joins those calling for reforms that tackle climate change.

Autonomous flying taxis prepare for launch in Australia

Would you ride in a plane with no pilot? One aerospace company is betting on it, signing a deal with Australian air safety regulator to establish rules.

Origin Energy defends complex switch to renewables, gas

As China pushes for cheaper Australian LNG, shareholders of energy retailer and east coast gas producer Origin Energy have been warned of a "messy" transition.

'Climate action pays': call to rev up clean investment

There can be winners in the clean energy race, a group of super funds says, rolling out a campaign to quell community fears and accelerate development.

State-owned power body to be included in constitution

The revival of Victoria's State Electricity Commission and renewable energy targets will be included in the state's constitution, after laws passed parliament.

Time running out for Australian hydrogen, green iron

Consumers increasingly want to understand what they are buying, an inquiry into green hydrogen has been told, with the emerging sector "frustrated" by delays.

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