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- In 2018 the Australian government chased its energy tail. Here's a more hopeful story | Simon Holmes à Court Tue, 1 Jan 19, 10:00amWhile the federal government dithered, business, the states and the public took matters into their own hands to dramatically change the energy picture
- Industry backs NSW call for Morrison government to require emissions cut Thu, 20 Dec 18, 4:48pmAustralian Industry Group says an emissions reduction obligation in national policy is ‘vastly superior’ to separate state schemes
- NSW excoriates federal Coalition over blocking of emissions reduction vote Wed, 19 Dec 18, 5:59pmNSW energy minister Don Harwin said he was ‘very disappointed’ with federal minister Angus Taylor heading off a Coag vote
- Federal government must end its ‘climate wars’, NSW energy minister says Wed, 19 Dec 18, 10:40amDon Harwin urges Coalition to ‘put science, economics and engineering ahead of ideology’
- Australia's most polluting industries are almost all in poor areas – report Fri, 16 Nov 18, 2:57pmHunter and Latrobe valleys lead the list of polluted postcodes in survey by Australian Conservation Foundation
- Liberal activists target Tony Abbott's seat over climate change policy Thu, 3 May 18, 4:00amSydneysiders urged to join party in former PM’s seat to ‘shift the politics’ and speak up for the environment
- NSW to approve coalmine blocked by courts for polluting Sydney's drinking water Mon, 9 Oct 17, 10:33amState energy minister Don Harwin says mine that supplies Lithgow’s Mount Piper power station is ‘vital for energy security and affordability’
- Malcolm Turnbull's request for end to gas 'moratoriums' rejected by states Tue, 26 Sep 17, 10:18amNSW and Victoria argue fracking policies cannot be easily changed after PM says they are putting energy security at risk
- For energy security, the failing Liddell coal plant is the last thing we need | Ben Oquist Tue, 12 Sep 17, 4:00amConfusion 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
- Clean energy target: how the states might make it work Fri, 14 Jul 17, 10:39amVictoria and South Australia have suggested a states-led initiative if the federal government continues to stall on a clean energy target. Could it work?
- Toxic waste could endanger drinking water if Santos CSG project goes ahead – report Sat, 27 May 17, 8:01amRMIT hydrologist Matthew Currell says environmental impact statement for Narrabri gas project is missing analysis and contains conflicting information
- Most Australians back fracking ban but commonwealth says states causing gas shortage Sun, 30 Apr 17, 12:58pmOpposition crosses party lines, with Labor, Liberal and minor party voters all expressing concern
- Dozens arrested as anti-fossil fuel protesters join Australian coal blockade Sun, 8 May 16, 5:03pmPolice 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
- Hundreds of anti-fossil fuel protesters join Australian coal blockade Sun, 8 May 16, 2:25pmAt 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
- NSW electricity distributor TransGrid leased for $10bn Wed, 25 Nov 15, 11:09amConsortium of investment funds led by Australian’s Hastings fund management wins long-term lease in deal that nets $10bn for the state government