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Lack of action on 14 expired coal seam gas exploration licences now an election issue for uncertain communities

While the federal government dithered, business, the states and the public took matters into their own hands to dramatically change the energy picture

Australian Industry Group says an emissions reduction obligation in national policy is ‘vastly superior’ to separate state schemes

NSW energy minister Don Harwin said he was ‘very disappointed’ with federal minister Angus Taylor heading off a Coag vote

Don Harwin urges Coalition to ‘put science, economics and engineering ahead of ideology’

Hunter and Latrobe valleys lead the list of polluted postcodes in survey by Australian Conservation Foundation

Sydneysiders urged to join party in former PM’s seat to ‘shift the politics’ and speak up for the environment

State energy minister Don Harwin says mine that supplies Lithgow’s Mount Piper power station is ‘vital for energy security and affordability’

NSW and Victoria argue fracking policies cannot be easily changed after PM says they are putting energy security at risk

Confusion reigns over whether the government will, or can, keep the ageing power station going. But there’s a much better way to ensure grid reliability

Victoria and South Australia have suggested a states-led initiative if the federal government continues to stall on a clean energy target. Could it work?

RMIT hydrologist Matthew Currell says environmental impact statement for Narrabri gas project is missing analysis and contains conflicting information

Opposition crosses party lines, with Labor, Liberal and minor party voters all expressing concern

Police arrest 66 people after climate change activists block train tracks and entrance to Newcastle harbour as part of global Break Free From Fossil Fuels actions

At least four arrested as climate change activists block train tracks and entrance to Newcastle harbour as part of global Break Free From Fossil Fuels actions