A thought bubble by the Nats that would have taxpayers pouring $250 billion into the fossil fuel industry has been met with derision, including from within the Coalition, which called the proposal “completely crazy”.
The Western Australian Government has ignored its own laws and allowed a fracking project to export gas, drawing criticism from environmentalists, who say the exemption clashes with promises made when the moratorium on fracking ended.
And property developer Stockland and the biggest solar battery installation firm will combine to offer discounted solar and battery connections to create virtual power plants for customers in Victoria, NSW and Queensland.
‘Peak ridiculous’: Nationals’ $250 billion mining fund slammed as dud investment
A Nationals proposal to create a $250 billion mining fund in exchange for support of net zero by 2050 has been labelled “completely crazy” as government infighting over climate targets mounts before the Glasgow climate summit later this month.
Stockland and Natural Solar tie up to expand Tesla battery plant
Stockland, the nation’s largest residential developer, will join the biggest solar battery installation firm to offer discounted solar and battery connections to 40,000 customers across 30 Stockland developments in Victoria, NSW and Queensland.
“Sunshine for sale:” NT plans massive hubs to support solar, battery and hydrogen
The Northern Territory government has unveiled plans for a massive renewable hydrogen zone, as well as a new renewable energy hub, as it seeks to grab a major share of Australia’s renewable hydrogen export opportunities and transition its local electricity networks.
Kimberley fracking project's exemption from gas export ban sparks Conservation Council fears
A fracking project in WA's Kimberley has been given only the second exemption to a state law that prevents gas extracted onshore from being sent to the eastern states or overseas.
Explosion of coastal feral pig population threatens crops, livestock and emus
Feral pigs in pockets of New South Wales' North Coast are causing havoc for farmers as the invasive pest destroys crops, pastures and threatens livestock.