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Modest power price drops for NSW, South Australia

Modest power price drops for NSW, South Australia

The federal energy regulator's latest default market offer will see bills reduce for NSW and SA customers but a rise for those in Queensland.

MP throws shade on renewable energy at solar conference

MP throws shade on renewable energy at solar conference

MP throws shade on renewable energy at solar conference

MP throws shade on renewable energy at solar conference

A blistering assessment of Australia’s renewable energy investments has shocked attendees at a Brisbane solar event.

Traditional owners protest against mining at Jabiluka

Traditional owners protest against mining at Jabiluka

Traditional owners protest against mining at Jabiluka

Traditional owners protest against mining at Jabiluka

Mirarr traditional owners have protested outside ERA's AGM in Darwin, objecting to the company's bid to renew its lease at Jabiluka, which contains uranium.

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Rio Tinto steps in to manage Ranger uranium mine rehab

Rio Tinto steps in to manage Ranger uranium mine rehab

Mining giant Rio Tinto will take over rehabilitation of the former Ranger uranium mine in Kakadu in a move welcomed by Mirarr traditional owners.

Don't extend uranium lease: Kakadu traditional owners

Don't extend uranium lease: Kakadu traditional owners

Traditional owners oppose an extension of the mineral lease at Jabiluka in Kakadu, which has significant amounts of uranium and new sources are hard to find.

Sub-par nuclear compliance to carry 25 years in prison

Sub-par nuclear compliance to carry 25 years in prison

An independent regulator will be created to oversee compliance and safety as Australia prepares to acquire nuclear-powered submarines from the US.

Australia props up nuclear agency amid Pacific concern

Australia props up nuclear agency amid Pacific concern

Australia announced more funding for the international nuclear watchdog as China seized on division in the Pacific over Japan's release of nuclear wastewater.

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Nationals net-zero row splits party, draws condemnation

Nationals net-zero row splits party, draws condemnation

Nationals net-zero row splits party, draws condemnation

Nationals net-zero row splits party, draws condemnation

Despite an unsuccessful bid to abolish the Nationals' commitment to net-zero emissions, the party's conservative elements have vowed to force a partyroom vote.

Green light for nuclear ships, submarines in Tas port

Green light for nuclear ships, submarines in Tas port

Green light for nuclear ships, submarines in Tas port

Green light for nuclear ships, submarines in Tas port

Australia's nuclear safety agency has ticked off on a Tasmanian port's ability to receive nuclear-powered vessels and respond to any emergencies.

Push to torpedo nuclear subs sinks at Labor conference

Push to torpedo nuclear subs sinks at Labor conference

Push to torpedo nuclear subs sinks at Labor conference

Push to torpedo nuclear subs sinks at Labor conference

The Labor government has stamped its authority over rank-and-file members who wanted nuclear submarines stripped from the party's policy platform.

Albanese to pitch unity ahead of Labor policy debate

Albanese to pitch unity ahead of Labor policy debate

Albanese to pitch unity ahead of Labor policy debate

Albanese to pitch unity ahead of Labor policy debate

Internal pressure is mounting over Labor policy relating to national security and the environment ahead of the party's national conference.

Barngarla people cheer after halting Kimba nuclear dump

Barngarla people cheer after halting Kimba nuclear dump

Barngarla people cheer after halting Kimba nuclear dump

Barngarla people cheer after halting Kimba nuclear dump

The Federal Court has set aside a decision to build a nuclear waste facility at Kimba, upholding the Barngarla people's case against the dump on their country.

Labor rejects Dutton call on small nuclear reactors

Labor rejects Dutton call on small nuclear reactors

Labor rejects Dutton call on small nuclear reactors

Labor rejects Dutton call on small nuclear reactors

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is due to make a speech on Friday and will reportedly say the government is "mesmerised” by alternative energy sources.

Survivors want PM to sign treaty to ban nuclear weapons

Survivors want PM to sign treaty to ban nuclear weapons

Survivors want PM to sign treaty to ban nuclear weapons

Survivors want PM to sign treaty to ban nuclear weapons

A group of First Nations people and defence veterans are in Canberra, speaking to policy makers about their lived experience of nuclear testing in Australia.

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