Qld regions remain in the dark about nuclear power plan
A federal inquiry has heard strong support for a nuclear industry in regional Queensland even though local councillors say they were not consulted.
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Regions speak out over carrying ‘forced’ energy burden
Australians in regional towns worry they will be forced to accept nuclear power plants even if they object to them, an inquiry has heard.
Nuclear waste could add billions to energy supply costs
The time needed to build nuclear reactors and the cost of safely storing radioactive waste remain big questions for Australia, an inquiry has been told.
‘Delay-mongers’: climate boss lashes nuclear supporters
Nuclear proponents are simply delaying the move towards clean and cheap energy as Australia's environment runs out of time, a climate leader says.
No nukes till late 2030s: energy switch may take years
Establishing nuclear power plants in Australia may take more than a decade, an inquiry has heard, and dealing with radioactive waste might be longer.
Premier touts nuclear plebiscite as PM joins campaign
Queenslanders could vote twice at the next federal election with nuclear in the mix, after Premier Steven Miles vowed to hold a plebiscite if re-elected.
‘Get on with it’: renewables rollout too slow out west
The renewables rollout is not happening quickly enough in WA, a summit has been warned, with leading proponents of clean energy exports calling for targets.
Nuclear’s ‘time has come’ in energy mix: Dutton
Federal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has outlined his case for nuclear energy but didn't say what it would cost to build seven reactors across Australia.
Nukes flayed as solar boost seized to spruik renewables
An increase in renewable energy capacity is being seized as evidence solar power is Australia's right way forward as the debate over nuclear plants heats up.
Electricity bills could spike under nuclear power plan
Electricity bills would need to rise significantly to recoup costs associated with building and running nuclear plants in Australia, new analysis suggests.
Miners lash PM as he plots future made in Australia
The "under siege" mining industry warns it can't afford to compete internationally under Australia's environmental, workplace and tax laws.
Diggers count losses on battery minerals, gold shines
Mining bosses and investors gathering in an outback city are counting their losses as the decarbonisation and battery minerals bubble bursts.
Ag ministers raise ‘serious’ concern over nuclear plans
There is too much uncertainty about how the federal opposition's nuclear reactor proposal would affect food production, the nation's agriculture ministers say.
Nuclear policy flicked ahead of LNP state convention
The hot topic of nuclear energy does not appear on the agenda of Queensland's Liberal National Party annual convention.
Door closes on senator’s bid to save colourful career
The hopes of a controversial LNP senator saving his parliamentary career appear to have been dashed by a Liberal National state council.
When the Geiger counter beeps, here’s what happens next
Firefighters say no-one has asked them about the coalition's nuclear power plan but fear they could pay with their lives in the event of a disaster.
Power plan would nuke manufacturing, warns Albanese
Local jobs and the push towards renewables will be threatened by the coalition's nuclear energy policy, the prime minister says.
Nuclear ‘fantasy’ comes under scrutiny in parliament
An opposition proposal to build nuclear reactors has dominated parliamentary debate as politicians return to Canberra, with the plan labelled a "fantasy".
‘Duttonheimer’: Qld protesters lash LNP’s nuclear plan
Protesters have rallied outside LNP headquarters in Brisbane against a nuclear future proposed by federal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton.
Dutton doubles down on nuclear, sledges PM
The prime minister is a "child in a man's body", Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says, as he ensures nuclear energy policy will be a centrepiece of the election.
Middle East and Europe ‘exemplars’ for nuclear plan
Europe and the Middle East could provide a model for Australia to deploy nuclear energy but its development would be expensive, an advocate admits.
Nuclear conflict brews in coalition over renewables
Australians are being asked to choose between two options for the nation's energy future, but the coalition is already arguing internally over renewables.
Dutton’s nuclear reactor ‘over budget’ and a ‘joke’
Energy experts have cast doubt on the feasibility of Peter Dutton's nuclear policy, labelling one of the reactor options put forward as "irresponsible".
Nuclear and renewables to battle it out at election
As the federal election looms, competing energy policies will duke it out for Australians' favour after the opposition released its long-awaited nuclear plan.
States power up to shut down nuclear ambitions
As the federal opposition attempts to force the construction of nuclear reactors, state leaders say they will not go down without a fight.
Nuclear policy a ‘death sentence’ for Indigenous land
Plans to build nuclear power plants will sever the connection of Indigenous people to sacred sites, elders have warned as the coalition policy faces backlash.
Modest power price drops for NSW, South Australia
The federal energy regulator's latest default market offer will see bills reduce for NSW and SA customers but a rise for those in Queensland.
MP throws shade on renewable energy at solar conference
A blistering assessment of Australia's renewable energy investments has shocked attendees at a Brisbane solar event.
Don’t extend uranium lease: Kakadu traditional owners
Traditional owners oppose an extension of the mineral lease at Jabiluka in Kakadu, which has significant amounts of uranium and new sources are hard to find.
Nationals net-zero row splits party, draws condemnation
Despite an unsuccessful bid to abolish the Nationals' commitment to net-zero emissions, the party's conservative elements have vowed to force a partyroom vote.
Push to torpedo nuclear subs sinks at Labor conference
The Labor government has stamped its authority over rank-and-file members who wanted nuclear submarines stripped from the party's policy platform.