Energy
Could pumped hydro be the answer to Australia’s renewable energy future?
A new report by ANU has revealed around 22,000 potential pump hydro power sites across Australia. Hydro power, with support from solar......
Can the National Electricity Market be reformed?
Mass blackouts during summer and soaring electricity prices are signs that the energy situation in Australia is in crisis mode.......
Coal power stations potentially falsifying figures about toxic pollution levels
An independent investigation by Environmental Justice Australia has revealed suspicious findings of potentially under-reported levels of toxic pollution from lead......
SA Premier announces $500m plan to secure South Australia’s energy future
In a press conference this morning South Australian Premier Jay Weatherill outlined a plan for his state to fix their current......
Lights out for South Australia
Again, a catastrophic event has caused load shedding in South Australia. The extreme heat and a sudden drop in the......
Turnbull’s ‘Clean’ Coal: Oxymoron or Realistic Pursuit?
Malcolm Turnbull hit the stage of the National Press Club this week, with the intention to convince Australia that investing......
Coal power losing steam in Australia
On Thursday morning it was announced that the Hazelwood power station in Victoria’s Latrobe Valley, will be closed for business......
Are renewables to blame for SA’s blackout?
24 hours on from the blackout that left South Australia in darkness, some homes remain without power. Some politicians were......
Has ARENA really been saved?
Yesterday, the Government and the ALP announced they were teaming up to save the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA). The......
Has Victoria fracked its finances?
In a move welcomed by anti-fracking supporters and environmentalists, the Victorian government is introducing legislation to permanently ban the exploration......