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How even the possibility of gas shortages inevitably feeds into Australia’s energy fracas

Aemo’s first ‘threat notice’ under new powers left Labor to fend off Coalition claims the system is in ‘dire trouble’

The Guardian - AU

Answers to your questions about nuclear power

Cost, build time, waste storage top Herald nuclear questions.

Newcastle Herald

How would a switch to nuclear affect electricity prices for households and industry?

Peter Dutton has announced that under a Coalition government, seven nuclear power stations would be built around the country over the next 15 years.

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Peter Dutton’s nuclear energy policy will do nothing to ease Australians’ hip-pocket pain, now or in the future

Of all the debates unleashed by the Coalition’s nuclear energy announcement this week, energy prices is among the hottest. As Australians struggle with the skyrocketing cost of living, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton’s plan gives little assurance he can bring power bills down – neither soon nor into the future.

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Shadow energy minister says system in ‘dire trouble’ – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: ‘$1,000’ nuclear bill shock, Victoria’s deal with Israel, Donald Sutherland dies

Coalition plan could see prices ramp up before new stations are built, analysts say; state signed agreement to exploit ‘global tensions’

The Guardian - AU

Australia needs large-scale energy production – here are 3 reasons why offshore wind is a good fit

On the weekend, an area 20km off the Illawarra coast south of Sydney became Australia’s fourth offshore wind energy zone. It’s the most controversial zone to date, with consultation attracting a record 14,211 submissions – of which 65% were opposed.

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Nuclear power play: Coalition government could seize Liddell in 'national interest'

Coalition promises extensive community consultation process.

Newcastle Herald

Power bills could rise by $1,000 a year under Coalition plan to boost gas until nuclear is ready, analysts say

Experts predict major electricity price hikes if opposition proposal to slow rollout of large-scale renewable projects goes ahead

The Guardian - AU

Grattan on Friday: Peter Dutton is seated aloft the nuclear tiger, hoping not to get eaten

No one doubts Peter Dutton has a huge task to sell his radical nuclear plan, with many experts throwing buckets of cold water over it. But on Thursday the opposition leader received some welcome backing.

The Conversation

Afternoon Update: Coalition’s nuclear ‘fantasy’; Cape York’s Unesco dream; and Ash Barty’s tennis return

The Coalition began its soft-sell on nuclear energy as the government muscled up to push back

The Guardian - AU

No costing, no clear timelines, no easy legal path: deep scepticism over Dutton’s nuclear plan is warranted

It is very difficult to take Opposition Leader Peter Dutton’s nuclear announcement seriously. His proposal for seven nuclear power stations is, at present, legally impossible, technically improbable, economically irrational and environmentally irresponsible.

The Conversation

Senate opposition firms against Coalition’s nuclear power plan as David Pocock blasts ‘reckless’ proposal

ACT senator says he is not ideologically opposed but Coalition’s nuclear proposal is ‘unrealistic’ while Lidia Thorpe says it doesn’t make economic sense

The Guardian - AU

Indigenous leader Rev Dr D Gondarra dies – as it happened

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Barnaby Joyce, likely future Muswellbrook MP, backs Hunter nuclear reactor

The former deputy PM could be Muswellbrook's MP next year.

The Guardian - AU

There’s a yawning Coalition credibility gap on the cost of renewables and nuclear

Peter Dutton says renewable energy is too expensive – and unveils a plan to switch to nuclear, which the CSIRO says will cost 50% more than wind or solar

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: nuclear questions mount, Labor pressed on gambling, Hezbollah warning

Experts say there is ‘no credible reason’ Coalition policy will bring lower power prices

The Guardian - AU

‘No credible reason’ to expect cheaper power bills under Peter Dutton’s nuclear energy plan, experts say

Tony Wood of the Grattan Institute rejects Coalition’s claim electricity prices are high due to Labor’s renewables policy

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The Guardian - AU

Does the Coalition’s case for nuclear power stack up? We factcheck seven key claims

Cheaper electricity, less emissions and ready by 2035 are some of the Coalition’s core promises on nuclear energy, but are they backed by evidence?

The Guardian - AU

Here’s what we know about the Coalition’s seven planned nuclear power sites

Peter Dutton has revealed the Coalition would use existing power stations in Queensland, NSW, Victoria and WA for nuclear energy. But from there it gets tricky

The Guardian - AU

Chris Bowen labels Coalition’s nuclear plan a ‘risky scam’ as premiers affirm state bans

Energy minister’s comments come as Nationals leader David Littleproud refutes deputy’s claims plants won’t be built if communities were opposed

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Dutton unveils nuclear plan without costs; bird flu detected in NSW; and children dying from air pollution

The Coalition is proposing to build seven nuclear power plants and two small modular reactors

Newcastle Herald

Nuclear power explained: How does it work? How much does it cost?

All of your questions answered.

Newcastle Herald

'Cancer factories' or 'only way to go': nuclear divide in Hunter communities

Supporters point to reliability, opponents have cost and safety concerns.

The Guardian - AU

‘Raises red flags’: Coalition nuclear power plan met with widespread scepticism from business groups

Australian energy sector and industry groups warn of risk of cost blowouts and destroying private sector investment

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