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Newcastle councillor calling for citywide ban on fossil fuel ads

Newcastle councillor calling for citywide ban on fossil fuel ads

Hunter News 27 September 2022

Newcastle Council is set to discuss the possibility of a ban on fossil fuel advertising across the city at its meeting on Tuesday night.

Mt Pleasant mine expansion given go-ahead despite environmental concerns

Mt Pleasant mine expansion given go-ahead despite environmental concerns

Hunter News 7 September 2022

The NSW Independent Planning Commission has given MACH Energy the green light to move forward with a major expansion of its Mount Pleasant mine near Muswellbrook.

Offshore wind potential welcomed by Hunter’s peak business body

Offshore wind potential welcomed by Hunter’s peak business body

Hunter News 8 August 2022

The Hunter's peak business body is welcoming the Federal Government's hopes to develop an offshore wind farm on the region's coast.

Port Stephens spruiking the city’s solar future with panel program

Port Stephens spruiking the city’s solar future with panel program

Hunter News 29 July 2022

Port Stephens Council is set to install new solar panels on 14 community buildings as part of its effort to become carbon neutral by 2025.

Energy regulator sets sights on Hunter Transmission Project to counter blackouts

Energy regulator sets sights on Hunter Transmission Project to counter blackouts

Hunter News 30 June 2022

The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has released a new 30-year roadmap, hoping to safeguard the electricity grid across the Hunter and the country against further energy crises.

Mt Arthur closure date sparks critical eight years for mine workers

Mt Arthur closure date sparks critical eight years for mine workers

Hunter News 17 June 2022

The next eight years will be important to get right, say advocates for local mine workers, as BHP announces plans to close the Mt Arthur coal mine in 2030.

Labor commits $16 million for new energy research hub at University of Newcastle

Labor commits $16 million for new energy research hub at University of Newcastle

Hunter News 12 May 2022

Labor has announced $16 million for a new facility at the University of Newcastle, for research into hydrogen and other renewable energy industries in the Hunter.

PM promises $50 million technology partnership for University of Newcastle

PM promises $50 million technology partnership for University of Newcastle

Hunter News 11 May 2022

The Prime Minister was in the Hunter on Wednesday morning, announcing a $50 million investment in a new business and research partnership with the University of Newcastle and the University of New South Wales.

Kurri Kurri power plant given the final environmental go-ahead

Kurri Kurri power plant given the final environmental go-ahead

Hunter News 7 February 2022

The Kurri Kurri gas plant has been given the final go-ahead by the Federal Environment Minister.

Federal Labor swing round on Kurri Gas Plant, but with green hydrogen future

Federal Labor swing round on Kurri Gas Plant, but with green hydrogen future

Hunter News 1 February 2022

Federal Labor says it will now support the controversial Kurri Kurri Gas Plant project, with the understanding its government would ask Snowy Hydro to operate on 30 percent green hydrogen.
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