EUROPE TAKES U-TURN ON COMBUSTION-ENGINE BAN
The EU has proposed watering down rules that would have effectively banned the sale of new combustion-engine cars in the bloc from 2035, after heavy pressure from the car industry.
DEMAND FOR COAL REACHES NEW HIGH
Global coal demand is set to hit an all-time record in 2025, bucking forecasts that the fossil fuel had plateaued, with Australian exporters including BHP failing to cash in due to high costs, regulatory hurdles and a stoush over royalties.
ALP RISKS CEDING MINING EDGE
BHP rising star Brandon Craig has warned Labor it needs to reconsider how policy settings are calibrated, including around emissions and climate targets, or risk being left behind by governments hungrier for mining investment.
MINER PUTS MINISTER’S $1BN REASONING ON TRIAL
Tanya Plibersek’s acceptance of a blue banded bee Dreaming story as central evidence for blocking the $1bn Blayney mine without independent scrutiny “lacked any rational basis” and its justification was contradicted by the department’s own evidence, says mining giant Regis Resources.
Taxpayer-funded family junkets are a step too far
No holiday but PM poured the beers – a fish rots from the head
Secret bee business: judge rules Indigenous law trumps open justice
An extraordinary court order burying key evidence from former environment minister Tanya Plibersek’s decision to block development of the $1bn Blayney gold mine was made to protect cultural sensitivities and uphold Indigenous traditional law.
Massive data centre demand requires rethink of Australia’s entire energy strategy
In the next four years Australian enterprises plan massive use of local artificial intelligence, which will require data centres that will explode the demand for electricity.
Palaszczuk deal conceals failed hydro project report
A secret confidentiality deed has blocked public access to documents about Queensland’s failed $12bn pumped hydro project that allegedly contaminated farmers’ water supply.
Deplorable gag over goldmine
A 30-year suppression order about the decision by former environment minister Tanya Plibersek to block the $1.3bn Blayney goldmine in the NSW central west makes a mockery of Anthony Albanese’s promise to restore transparency to government.
Households hit with $1200 power bill rise, shattering Labor’s election promise
Most NSW residents are forking out a lot more for power than Anthony Albanese and Chris Bowen promised. See how much, and what you can do about it. Tell us: Will it change your vote?
Europe’s Green Energy Rush Slashed Emissions—and Crippled the Economy
Political consensus is cracking, industry is hobbled and high-profile projects are being postponed thanks to some of the highest electricity prices in the developed world
Renewables transition faces a ‘de-energisation’ crisis
Energy Minister Chris Bowen is confronted by warnings from the market operator that it may have to force power cuts to prevent the electricity system’s collapse. He must urgently take stock of his ambitions and respond.