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Peter Dutton names seven potential nuclear power station sites but avoids questions on cost

Coalition to push ahead with potential sites across Australia, but serious questions remain about viability and cost

The Guardian - AU

Legal challenge to Hunter mines over Great Barrier Reef impact

Environmentalists are challenging the decision.

Newcastle Herald

Can Coal Prices Rally?

Coal remains a critical energy commodity, as burning the fossil fuel is one method of producing electricity. While the United States and Europe move away from coal-fired power generation, the world’s two most populous countries continue to burn increasing amounts of coal.

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Queensland could be nuclear hub under Coalition’s new energy plan

State’s existing coal-fired power plant sites being considered, along with NSW’s Hunter Valley and South Australia’s Port Augusta

The Guardian - AU

Legal challenge to NSW mines over barrier reef impact

Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek is facing a Federal Court challenge over the potential impact on the Great Barrier Reef of extending coal mines in NSW.

AAP

NSW budget 2024: the biggest winners and losers

From bulk billing GPs and frontline workers to renters and the environment, here’s who won and lost in the Minns government’s state budget

The Guardian - AU

Doing nothing 'not an option': Treasurer concedes region deserves more

But coal royalties 'belong to everyone' in the state.

Newcastle Herald

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The world no longer needs new fossil fuels – and the UK could lead the way in making them taboo

North Sea oil and gas has become a battleground issue in the UK general election.

The Conversation

China’s premier says relations with Australia are ‘back on track’ after Beijing removes tariffs on wine and barley

China premier Li Qiang is in Australia for a four-day visit, the first by a senior Chinese official in seven years.

Fortune

Reject mines to protect koalas: environmental groups

More than 50 environmental groups have called for the federal government to reject new mining developments which would encroach on koala habitat.

AAP

Houthi attack forces crew to abandon coal carrier in Red Sea

The strike on Tutor from Yemeni militants left the vessel unable to manoeuvre, while one crew member remains missing

The Guardian - AU

'Good bloke' strategy in full swing, coal debate on mute

Dan Repacholi's re-election slant is vastly different from predecessor Joel Fitzgibbon's.

Newcastle Herald

Environmental groups apply to take Tanya Plibersek to high court over coalmine approvals

Minister should have assessed climate damage that would be caused by two large developments, advocates say

The Guardian - AU

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Bill Shorten’s around-the-world trip to discuss peace in Ukraine and NDIS reform

Bill Shorten, the minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), is currently in New York at a United Nations conference on the rights of people with disabilities.

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Union says Origin's Eraring coal deal leaves miners with uncertain future

The six-month deal gives Myuna colliery a brief stay of closure.

The Conversation

Known unknowns: controversy over CSIRO’s electricity report reveals an uncomfortable truth

CSIRO’s latest annual GenCost update, released last month, was billed as Australia’s “most comprehensive electricity generation cost report”.

The Independent UK

Mexico finds the remains of some of the 63 miners who died 18 years ago

Mexican authorities say they have found the remains of some of the 63 miners who were trapped 18 years ago in a coal mine in northern Mexico

The Conversation

Global demand for oil could peak soon – NZ’s plan to revive offshore exploration doesn’t add up

This week’s announcement of the government’s plans to reopen New Zealand’s territorial waters to oil drilling comes as no surprise. All three coalition parties campaigned on reversing the 2018 ban on offshore oil exploration.

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New Eraring coal supply deal could leave Hunter miners on thin ice

Sources say the short-term deal could exclude Mandalong mine.

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s power and gas companies want Coalition to retain Labor’s 2030 climate target

Coal and gas-fired power plant owners say interim target an important step to net zero by 2050

Al Jazeera

New Zealand scraps ‘burp tax’ on livestock after backlash from farmers

Centre-right coalition gov’t says it will focus on ‘practical tools and technology’ to reduce agricultural emissions.

Newcastle Herald

No lack of patriotism causing fighting shortfall

Letters and Short Takes: Tuesday, June 11

AAP

States at odds over coal royalty revenue, GST cut

Queensland Treasurer Cameron Dick has hit back at his NSW counterpart over a proposed overhaul of coal royalty revenue in GST calculations.

Newcastle Herald

Pay Dirt: NSW coal jobs hit new record high, export volumes also up

The Hunter's coal industry employed 14,750 people in March.

Newcastle Herald

Climate activists plot next steps in campaign against mine extension plan

Climate activists plan next steps in the campaign against HVO.

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