Unfortunately, no surprise here…
‘Australia’s reworked environmental laws will not include a climate trigger, the federal environment minister has confirmed.’ #ClimateCrisis #Renewables #auspol reneweconomy.com.au/watt-confirm...
‘Australia’s reworked environmental laws will not include a climate trigger, the federal environment minister has confirmed.’ #ClimateCrisis #Renewables #auspol reneweconomy.com.au/watt-confirm...
reneweconomy.com.au
Now this is interesting….
China is racing to develop a new generation of wind farms that can not only survive tropical cyclones, but also harness their power. #WindPower #Renewables
www.bbc.com/future/artic...
China is racing to develop a new generation of wind farms that can not only survive tropical cyclones, but also harness their power. #WindPower #Renewables
www.bbc.com/future/artic...
The 'typhoon-proof' wind farms powering China's coast
China is racing to develop a new generation of wind farms that can not only survive tropical cyclones, but also harness their power.
www.bbc.com
Shame on the Albanese Gov for not implementing the #MurphyReport #auspol
by Scott Hamilton — Reposted by: Scott Hamilton
Watching 4 Corners on Gambling endemic in AUS.
I am ashamed of the Albanese Gov for not implementing the Peta Murphy Report ‼️‼️‼️
#auspol #StopGamblingAdvertising
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
I am ashamed of the Albanese Gov for not implementing the Peta Murphy Report ‼️‼️‼️
#auspol #StopGamblingAdvertising
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
Losing Streak
Four Corners is the home of Australian investigative journalism.
www.abc.net.au
by Scott Hamilton — Reposted by: Karen O’Leary
‘The Victoria state government has announced big discounts – up to $34,300 – on the cost of rooftop solar systems for commercial and industrial businesses, as well as community organsations.’ Nice work. #renewables #auspol @smartenergycouncil.bsky.social onestepoffthegrid.com.au/victoria-off...
Victoria offers big discounts on rooftop solar for businesses and community groups - One Step Off The Grid
Victoria offers big discounts for large rooftop solar arrays for businesses and community groups as governments intensify support for consumer energy resources.
onestepoffthegrid.com.au
How long until someone mentions #lettuce
‘Earlier this week, Ley said she did not believe Hastie was after her job, subtly rebuffing his claims that immigration levels were making Australians feel like “strangers in our own home”.’
#auspol #LNPSplits
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
‘Earlier this week, Ley said she did not believe Hastie was after her job, subtly rebuffing his claims that immigration levels were making Australians feel like “strangers in our own home”.’
#auspol #LNPSplits
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Andrew Hastie quits Coalition frontbench over immigration policy dispute
Liberal MP resigns as shadow home affairs minister, increasing pressure on opposition leader Sussan Ley
www.theguardian.com
Reposted by: Scott Hamilton
🤣 “If someone could harness the ill will that courses between Deeming and Pesutto, Victoria would have enough renewable energy to stop burning fossil fuels.”
‘If you follow the hatreds, Pesutto will remain on the backbench.’ #Springst #auspol
www.theage.com.au/politics/vic...
www.theage.com.au/politics/vic...
To understand the Liberal Party, just follow the hatreds
Having helped broker a deal to keep John Pesutto out of bankruptcy, Liberal leader Brad Battin should return him to his frontbench.
www.theage.com.au
"[Those countries] come to these discussions from an economic perspective, whereas we come to these discussions from an issue of survival," said Mr Tong #COP31 #auspol www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
COP is 'heartbreak' for the Pacific. Here's why they still want to host
The global COP climate talks have been a source of frustration and disappointment for Pacific nations. They hope hosting the event will change that.
www.abc.net.au
‘Albanese Government should now embrace “China Speed, China Scale” thinking — fast-tracking approvals, mobilising capital and seizing opportunities in zero-emissions industries in partnership with key trade allies, including China, our top trading partner’ #SpotOn
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/10...
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/10...
China is likely to surpass its new emissions target. Australia should emulate its energy plan
In an address to the UN General Assembly last week, Chinese President Xi Jinping announced China’s target to reduce carbon emissions by 7-10% from their peak by 2035, with the goal of achieving even h...
johnmenadue.com
C’MON DAN TEHAN, Have the courage of your #NUCLEAR convictions & commit to having a nuclear power plant in PORTLAND VIC to power an aluminium plant. #auspol
‘QLD Treasurer David Janetzki reiterated last week the previous Palaszczuk gov’s 2035 deadline to shut state-owned coal plants no longer applied & coal power would be needed to shut state-owned coal plants no longer applied & coal power would be needed for “decades”. 🤭
www.afr.com/companies/en...
www.afr.com/companies/en...
Qld shortage warning as Rio flags closing power plant six years early
Rio’s notification that the huge generator could close in 2029 has triggered a call from the energy market operator for timely delivery of replacement capacity.
www.afr.com
‘Chinese-Pacific islanders stand in the middle, a foot in each current, certain that both can be true.’
Insightful piece www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
Insightful piece www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
'To eat bitterness': In the Pacific, there is 'old' Chinese and 'new' Chinese
China's presence in the Pacific is often viewed in the context of geopolitical tension and rivalry. But Chinese people have been in the region for generations — these are their stories.
www.abc.net.au
Now, this is interesting…
‘The demand for secondhand EV batteries is surging, with buyers repurposing them for everything from solar storage units to off-grid energy systems that can replace diesel generators.’
#batteries #ProductStewardship
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
‘The demand for secondhand EV batteries is surging, with buyers repurposing them for everything from solar storage units to off-grid energy systems that can replace diesel generators.’
#batteries #ProductStewardship
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Powerful lithium batteries in written-off EVs now hot property at salvage auctions
Demand for secondhand electric vehicle batteries is surging across Australia, as buyers repurpose them for everything from solar storage to off-grid energy
www.theguardian.com