Qld Govt approves controversial coalmine’s expansion
The Queensland government has given approval to the expansion of a controversial thermal coalmine, which will lift its output and extend its life until 2034.
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Energy markets give everyone a headache
Some say Australia's National Electricity Market is broken and are demanding a whole of system review. Others believe only some timely repairs are required.
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Experts reject ‘reheated’ energy blueprint
A 'reheated' proposal by regulators to pay coal plants and renewable generators to guarantee supply to the struggling electricity grid has come under fire.
‘Worst pressures’ of energy supply over
As the government reassures Australians pressure is easing on the power grid, there are questions over the speed of the transition to renewables.
Coal mine brings great harm, opponents say
Lawyers for opponents of a massive coal mine proposed for Queensland say the project would have an economic benefit but also bring about "very profound harm".
Call for dialogue on Qld mine emissions
The Queensland coal sector has called for more clarity from the state government on its plans to lower emissions from existing coal mines.
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Aust failing on coal mine methane: report
Methane emissions from Australian coal mines could be double official estimates, a new report says, threatening efforts to limit global warming to 1.5C.
Queensland govt to lift coal royalties
The Queensland government has flagged an increase in coal mining royalties as it prepares to hand down its 2022/23 budget.
Qld facing further electricity bill rises
The Queensland opposition is calling on the state government to intervene in the electricity market to lower wholesale prices, and household and business bills.
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Electricity bills rise across Queensland
Electricity bills will rise across Queensland with analysts saying residents are being punished for the state's slow transition to renewables.
Youth coal mine fight reaches Qld court
Legal arguments expected to last six weeks have begun in the Queensland Land Court as opponents of a new coal mine mount a challenge on human rights grounds.
Nationals back ‘flexible’ net zero pledge
Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce says Australia will try to meet its net zero target, but has supported his candidate who said it wasn't "binding".
Labor rejects anti-coal pledge: Albanese
A Labor government will not sign an agreement to phase out coal use but the opposition leader says Australia could still be chosen to host climate conferences.
Coal expansion ‘risks Qld net zero target’
Activists say Queensland would fail to achieve net zero by 2050 if all proposed coal projects were approved, unless other businesses picked up the slack.
Qld to scrutinise Palmer power station bid
The Queensland government has called in a controversial application to build a coal power station by a company owned by Clive Palmer.
Court backs Qld coal mine expansion
The Land Court of Queensland has recommended the expansion of a controversial coal mine west of Brisbane, but angry farmers have vowed to fight on.