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Brawl brewing over proposed NSW coal-fired power stations

Environmentalists are calling on the prime minister and NSW premier to stop plans for new coal-fired power stations in the Hunter Valley.

Turnbull "sought to politicise a state emergency" - and it killed his career, says Weatherill

Former Premier Jay Weatherill has traced “the story of Malcolm Turnbull’s demise” to his political intervention into South Australian politics after the 2016 statewide blackout, arguing the foray needlessly wedged the former Prime Minister “between the Labor states and his right-wing party-room” on energy policy.

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SA welfare groups urge caution over ‘unfair’ energy guarantee

The South Australian Council of Social Service and Uniting Communities have urged the State Government to consider what they describe as “critical” changes to the National Energy Guarantee to protect the interests of South Australians on low incomes.

Energy scientists call for transparency ahead of NEG decision

South Australian energy scientists have warned the State Government it shouldn’t sign up to the National Energy Guarantee before independent analysis of the model is completed.

SA faces "big step backwards" on renewable energy

A visiting American climate campaigner and prominent environmental journalist says South Australia would be making a “big mistake” if it were to remove its renewable energy target.

PM not fazed by coal-loving Coalition group

Malcolm Turnbull won’t be fazed by a new group within the Coalition agitating for coal-fired power, saying he has party room support for his national energy guarantee.

Climate sceptic Abbott 'calling the shots' on energy

Labor says Tony Abbott is calling the shots on the Federal Government’s energy policy, after the former prime minister used a speech in London to applaud scepticism about climate change.

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Michelle Grattan / The Conversation Wednesday, September 13
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Foreign companies in "quest" for SA energy security

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Health the missing dimension in energy debate

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SA welfare groups urge caution over ‘unfair’ energy guarantee

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