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Environmental groups say private emails obtained under Freedom Of Information laws show the NSW Department of Planning "coaching" a mining company seeking approval for a coal mine extension after it was rejected by an independent planning panel.

The idea of nuclear power in Australia has been hotly debated for decades. Most of this discussion has been unproductive, focusing on symbolism and identity politics rather than the realities of energy policy. For that reason alone, we should welcome the commitment by opposition party leaders David Littleproud and Peter…

Amid a "perfect storm" for energy prices and Australians' surging power bills, energy ministers across the country were meeting to make a plan. Here's what we know about it.

The government is making all efforts to build up stock of coal to avoid the reoccurrence of power outages

Climate scientists are warning now is not the time to back big new gas developments, as the new Albanese government throws its support behind Woodside's mega Scarborough gas projects.

With electricity prices surging to previously unimaginable levels, state and federal energy ministers met yesterday to consider how to respond to Australia’s energy crisis.

Even if Millmerran power station’s carbon capture plan succeeds, it will only eliminate 2.1% of emissions. Plus: nuclear still costlier than renewables

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The Queensland coal sector has called for more clarity from the state government on its plans to lower emissions from existing coal mines.