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Little reaction to nuclear policy on MPs' social media

Little reaction to nuclear policy on MPs' social media

Liberals and Nationals candidates running in seats where nuclear plants could be set up under a coalition government so far haven't been playing up the plan.

Debunked claims again to the fore in final TV debate

Debunked claims again to the fore in final TV debate

Debunked claims again to the fore in final TV debate

Debunked claims again to the fore in final TV debate

The two main party leaders rehashed recurring debunked claims on power bills, housing and the cost of nuclear as they clashed in the final leaders' debate.

Nuclear power could take the shine off Aussie aluminium

Nuclear power could take the shine off Aussie aluminium

Nuclear power could take the shine off Aussie aluminium

Nuclear power could take the shine off Aussie aluminium

Three out of Australia's four aluminium smelters could risk closure if Australia adopts nuclear power, reducing energy supplied to industry.

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Iran, US meet for nuclear talks amid regional tensions

Iran, US meet for nuclear talks amid regional tensions

Iran and the US are meeting for talks aimed at addressing Tehran's nuclear program amid the shadow of regional conflict and Donald Trump's military threats.

Thirsty nuclear plants 'could suck water from farmers'

Thirsty nuclear plants 'could suck water from farmers'

Farmers and businesses may be forced to surrender gigalitres of water to fuel proposed nuclear power stations due to their inland locations, a report claims.

Libs refuse to back Australia-Pacific climate forum bid

Libs refuse to back Australia-Pacific climate forum bid

The Liberal Party it's more concerned about household costs than hosting climate talks with Pacific nations, ahead of the federal election.

Experts fear nuclear plants would become war targets

Experts fear nuclear plants would become war targets

If Australia builds nuclear capabilities, the reactors could be vulnerable to missile strikes and sabotage in the event of a war, say former defence chiefs.

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Coalition irked as report brands nuclear a non-starter

Coalition irked as report brands nuclear a non-starter

Coalition irked as report brands nuclear a non-starter

Coalition irked as report brands nuclear a non-starter

Establishing nuclear power generation in Australia would face major challenges and fall prone to delays, says a report critics brand as politically motivated.

Former PM 'sceptical' about nuclear, keen on hydropower

Former PM 'sceptical' about nuclear, keen on hydropower

Former PM 'sceptical' about nuclear, keen on hydropower

Former PM 'sceptical' about nuclear, keen on hydropower

Australia needs more hydropower projects to store and supply cheap, renewable energy, a former leader says, while hosing down hopes for a nuclear future.

Nuclear plan may miss nation's energy goal by a decade

Nuclear plan may miss nation's energy goal by a decade

Nuclear plan may miss nation's energy goal by a decade

Nuclear plan may miss nation's energy goal by a decade

Switching from renewable energy to a nuclear power plan could push Australia's 2030 climate target out until 2042 and produce significantly more emissions.

Rare earths hopeful in eye of Greenland political storm

Rare earths hopeful in eye of Greenland political storm

Rare earths hopeful in eye of Greenland political storm

Rare earths hopeful in eye of Greenland political storm

A stalled rare earths project puts an Australian junior miner at the centre of an election in an Atlantic territory caught in a web of geopolitical tensions.

Doctors fear health fallout from nuclear energy plans

Doctors fear health fallout from nuclear energy plans

Doctors fear health fallout from nuclear energy plans

Doctors fear health fallout from nuclear energy plans

Doctors have warned of health harms for frontline energy workers, local children and the wider community from the coalition's nuclear power plan.

Nuclear tactics pitch politics over policy, say experts

Nuclear tactics pitch politics over policy, say experts

Nuclear tactics pitch politics over policy, say experts

Nuclear tactics pitch politics over policy, say experts

With the coalition's nuclear policy facing staunch opposition from the scientific community and state governments, experts debate its political strategy.

PM sharpens attack on nuclear in election-style tour

PM sharpens attack on nuclear in election-style tour

PM sharpens attack on nuclear in election-style tour

PM sharpens attack on nuclear in election-style tour

The prime minister is using a multi-state blitz to launch new offensives against the coalition's nuclear energy policy as the federal election looms.

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Look beyond nuclear price tag, industry veteran urges

A nuclear fusion expert has told a parliamentary inquiry the cost and build timeline shouldn't be the only factors considered in the nuclear power debate.

Halfway there: Australia on track for renewable goal

If current momentum gained in the six months is sustained then Australia can reach its 2030 renewable energy target, think tank research suggests.

PM rubbishes Dutton's nuclear energy plan as 'farcical'

Anthony Albanese has poured scorn on Peter Dutton's "farcical" nuclear plan and questioned the Liberal leader's claim it would lead to cheaper energy.

Multi-billion dollar price tag revealed to go nuclear

The federal opposition would make taxpayers fork out the combined equivalent of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg's wealth to set up nuclear reactors.

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Australia urged to follow Middle East on nuclear power

Australia could have nuclear power reactors operating within 12 years, an inquiry has heard, if the nation follows the Middle East rather than Europe.

Australia won't sign nuclear agreement with UK and US

Australia has declined to join the UK and US in signing an agreement that Britain says will deliver cutting-edge nuclear technology and support decarbonisation.

Regions speak out over carrying 'forced' energy burden

Australians in regional towns worry they will be forced to accept nuclear power plants even if they object to them, an inquiry has heard.

Qld regions remain in the dark about nuclear power plan

A federal inquiry has heard strong support for a nuclear industry in regional Queensland even though local councillors say they were not consulted.

Nuclear waste could add billions to energy supply costs

The time needed to build nuclear reactors and the cost of safely storing radioactive waste remain big questions for Australia, an inquiry has been told.

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.

'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.

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