A new expert report released today by Lock the Gate Alliance exposes how big gas projects are exploiting failings in federal laws designed to protect one of Australia's most precious resources - water.
Future energy supply challenges could be on the horizon for NSW as one of the state's major coal-fired electricity producers prepares to wind down operations.
Calls are growing for further Chinese trade sanctions to be dropped following the first shipment of Australian coal to the country for more than two years.
As many as 3700 jobs in future industries and renewable energy will be created in response to the proposed closure of Newcastle's Eraring power station, says NSW Treasurer and Energy Minister Matt Kean.
Regardless of whatever position the PM decides to take on zero emissions, the Glasgow summit is shaping up as a farce, argues former ACT Opposition Leader, Bill Stefaniak.