Coal closure is inevitable and necessary, so let’s get the transition right
11 August 16
New reports emphasise the need for the federal government to manage the transition carefully.
SA electricity generators make $40–60m profit by gaming the market
10 August 16
A new report examines the reasons behind the recent spikes in electricity prices in South Australia.
Big questions hover over Buru’s Kimberley fracking plans
04 August 16
Why invest in short term, risky fossil fuel industries when so many sustainable options based on the Kimberley’s unique cultural and environmental values are available?
Environment groups welcome EPA recommendation to reject Yeelirrie uranium proposal
03 August 16
Western Australia’s Environmental Protection Agency recommends the state government not approve proposed Yeelirrie uranium mine.
Money trail and special access linked to mining approvals
29 July 16
Report reveals a web of political donations, special access and secret lobbying behind controversial mining projects.
Global nuclear industry promoters influencing SA nuclear waste plan
27 July 16
Key adviser to SA Royal Commission is a nuclear ‘true believer’ who was behind a failed attempt to open a global radioactive waste dump in Australia in the 1990s.