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Albanese government declares smaller Hunter offshore wind zone

The distance between the coast and the wind farm zone has doubled in some areas.

Newcastle Herald

Peter Dutton ramps up nuclear power push and claims Labor down ‘renewable rabbit hole’

Opposition leader to tell Institute of Public Affairs that domestic reactors are natural next step from Aukus pact

The Guardian - AU

Beachside community's heartbreak at 'lack of consultation' on wind project

The Norah Head community group is pushing for further consultation and a closer look at potential environmental impacts.

Newcastle Herald

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Fuel standard could save drivers $10,000, study finds

Introducing an ambitious fuel-efficiency standard in Australia could cut pollution and save motorists money on fuel and car maintenance, according to research.

AAP

State and federal partnership to replace NSW coal power

The federal and NSW Labor governments have launched a massive joint investment scheme to replace the state's ageing coal power stations with firmed renewables.

AAP

Australia needs to reduce emissions to net zero by 2038 to do ‘fair share’ to contain global heating, analysis shows

Exclusive: Researchers say government’s climate schedule needs to be brought forward by a decade to keep heating to 1.5C

The Guardian - AU

Retired Santos gas wells off Western Australia coast leaking for a decade, regulator says

Energy giant proposes monitoring wells for five years, as government says seepage volumes are factored into emissions reduction targets

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More rideshare drivers to go electric after $20m grant

Another 500 electric vehicles will be offered on subscription to rideshare drivers in Australia as part of an investment in replacing petrol cars.

The New Daily

Newcastle's 'barn' won't sway Bublé and others to return at any stage

He was less than complimentary of Newcastle Entertainment Centre.

Newcastle Herald

Interest rates blame game continues – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Albanese government urged to push international banks to stop funding fossil fuel development

Exclusive: Report claims Australia’s shareholdings in development banks has made it responsible for investing $828m in fossil fuel projects over five years

The Guardian - AU

Pressure on police facing the front lines is becoming unbearable

Who would join the police force?

Newcastle Herald

The power switch that will send energy bills surging by up to $600 a year

NSW customers can expect rises between $440 and $594 annually.

Newcastle Herald

Electricity prices to rise by up to a quarter in parts of Australia after energy regulator issues market default decision

Australian Energy Regulator says power bills would have gone up twice as fast without government intervention

The Guardian - AU

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Power bills to surge by nearly 25pct for thousands

Customers on the default electricity market offer will be slugged with massive price rises due to high wholesale energy costs.

Newcastle Herald

Coast residents want more consultation on offshore wind project

Norah Head residents want the offshore wind zone pushed further off the coast

The Guardian - AU

NT government accused of lying about meeting climate condition before it greenlit ‘carbon bomb’ Beetaloo fracking

Advocates claim new documents are proof the NT government lied when it claimed it had met all climate risk conditions for the massive new gas project

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Green power target will require 'huge' investment surge

A huge surge of investment will be needed for the government to achieve its green energy ambitions, senators have been told.

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The New Daily

‘A new agenda’: State and federal ministers agree to revamp energy security oversight

A gas code of conduct will enforce fair prices and support the power supply as energy ministers back more resources for grid connections

ABC News

Climate Change Minister says jurisdictions outside NT will help offset Beetaloo gas fracking emissions

The federal Climate Change Minister indicates other states and territories may be called upon to help the government meet Recommendation 9.8 of the NT's Pepper Inquiry, ensuring no net increase in carbon emissions.

The Guardian - AU

Peter Dutton claims Labor wants ‘gas gone’ and urges sector to fight intervention

Opposition leader criticises government policies including the price cap, which Treasury has estimated saved households $230 on power bills

ABC News

VicGrid says residents are 'confused' over transmission lines planned for the south-east

Residents in line to host renewable energy infrastructure thought they knew the ground rules, but say they remain confused and in the dark about plans for transmission lines across their region.

Newcastle Herald

Budget helps put Hunter in the box seat for green hydrogen transformation

The Federal Government's new $2 billion Hydrogen Headstart program will fast-track the Hunter's transformation into a hydrogen superpower, industry leaders believe.

The Guardian - AU

Households offered $1bn help in budget to install energy saving measures

Low-cost loans for double glazing, solar panels and other improvements should benefit more than 100,000 households, while $2bn is set aside for hydrogen projects

Newcastle Herald

Hunter leaders want budget cash to flow for energy, roads, housing

Treasurer Jim Chalmers will deliver his budget speech to Parliament at 7.30pm, six-and-a-half months after Labor's first post-election mini-budget in October.

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