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Australia's Energy Crossroads: Albanese vs Canavan

As Australia navigates its energy future, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese champions renewable investment at ASEAN summit while Senator Matt Canavan defends coal's role, highlighting the nation's deepening political divide over power generation.

No Major Banks Stop Funding New Fossil Fuels

New investigation exposes how not a single major global bank has committed to stop funding new oil, gas and coal projects, raising serious questions about the financial sector's climate commitments.

Queensland coal plants get decade-long extension

Queensland's state-owned coal-fired power stations will operate up to ten years longer than planned under a controversial new government roadmap, delaying Australia's transition to renewable energy.

Australian town offers £200k salaries to lure workers

Discover how a remote Australian mining community is paying staggering six-figure salaries to attract essential workers, creating unprecedented opportunities in one of the world's most isolated regions.

Coal firm probed over endangered glider habitat

A fiery Senate hearing reveals investigation into Australian coal firm accused of clearing critical habitat for endangered greater gliders, sparking political confrontation over environmental enforcement.

Renewables Overtake Coal in Global Power Generation

In a historic shift for global energy markets, renewable sources have surpassed coal-fired power generation for the first time, marking a watershed moment in the world's transition to clean energy according to new International Energy Agency data.

Australia's Energy Crisis: Power Prices to Soar 35%

Millions of Australian households brace for significant electricity bill hikes as the nation's energy grid faces unprecedented pressure from coal plant closures and renewable transition challenges.

Mining expansion pushes Baudin cockatoo to extinction brink

New research reveals that planned mining expansions in Western Australia will destroy crucial feeding habitats, leaving the endangered Baudin black cockatoo with no path to survival without immediate government intervention.

NSW fast-track laws may bypass environmental checks

Controversial new planning laws in New South Wales could allow mines and other major developments to proceed without comprehensive environmental assessments, raising alarm among conservation groups.

Queensland Coal Plant Could Close Six Years Early

Australia's energy landscape faces dramatic transformation as Queensland's largest coal-fired power station could shut down six years ahead of schedule, accelerating the nation's transition to renewables.

Aussie Mining Stock Skyrockets Nearly 500% in Shock Rally

In one of the most remarkable stock market performances of the year, little-known mining company Flynn Gold witnesses near-500% share price explosion, defying market expectations and creating millionaires overnight.

1984 Miners' Strike Artefacts Saved for the Nation

A priceless collection of artefacts from the 1984 miners' strike and UK coal mining history has been rescued from disposal, securing a permanent home at the National Coal Mining Museum in Wakefield.

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