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South Africa's power crisis: going off the grid works for the wealthy -- but could deepen injustice for the poor

South Africa’s current electricity crisis has been described as “a perfect storm”. A number of factors have converged to reach this point: an ageing and inadequately maintained fleet of coal power stations, delays in upgrading the Koeberg nuclear power station and significant failures at the recently built Medupi and Kusile…

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Teal independents join farmers in Liverpool Plains to oppose Santos gas development

Sydney-based MPs Kylea Tink and Sophie Scamps meet locals fighting coal seam gas project and Hunter pipeline

The Guardian - AU

Hazelwood mine rehabilitation plan to be assessed amid environmental concerns

The federal government will investigate the potential environmental effects of rehabilitating the Hazelwood mine in Victoria's east amid concern it could contaminate waterways.

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Investors query coal leader's climate change trajectory

Fresh research casts doubt on the climate pledges and expansion plans of Australia's largest coal producer Glencore as global investors seek answers.

AAP

NSW could invest in coalmines if companies can’t raise the cash, Dominic Perrottet told gathering

Exclusive: premier’s comments in November raise questions about how far Coalition would go to support fossil fuels if re-elected

The Guardian - AU

Alinta calls for new gas, green energy capacity as coal exodus threatens supply crunch in WA

Australian energy heavyweight breaks cover to call for new gas plant in the west as coal exodus threatens supply crunch.

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BHP CEO Mike Henry criticises NSW government coal reservation

BHP CEO Mike Henry talks about Mount Arthur and coal

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Nebraska coal train derailment sparks emergency operation

Third major train derailment in the Midwest in less than a month

The Independent UK

‘Making the climate crisis worse’: Greens blast Labor after Queensland coal seam gas expansion approved

Decision allows Santos to open 116 new wells with an operational life of about 30 years in the Surat Basin

The Guardian - AU

BHP urged to support coal communities as they exit

BHP's decision to sell two Queensland coal mines has riled unions and renewed calls from the resource industry for a review of the state's royalty rates.

AAP

BHP announces sale of Daunia and Blackwater coal mines, citing royalty hike frustration

Mining giant BHP announces its intention to sell two central Queensland mines, one of which has been operating for 50 years.

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Santos wins approval for 116 gas wells in western Qld

The federal government has given Santos approval to drill 116 new coal seam gas wells in Queensland's Surat Basin with an operational life of 30 years.

AAP

AEMO warns of NSW power gaps within three years, calls for 'urgent' investment in grid

The state is set to bear the brunt of reliability gaps in Australia's biggest power system as mass coal-fired power exits hit.

ABC News

BHP records strong earnings from coal

BHP returns another strong result with coal as iron ore and copper both slip

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Coal giant Glencore pushes for law change to prevent 'legal challenges' to carbon project

Major coal miner Glencore has been lobbying for legislation to be changed to prevent legal challenges to a controversial carbon capture and storage project in the Great Artesian Basin.

AAP

Energy market operator plugs fix for 'reliability gaps'

The Australian Energy Market Operator warns electricity grid reliability is in doubt over the next 10 years without timely investments to replace coal plants.

The Guardian - AU

Australia at risk of electricity supply shortages as renewable projects lag behind coal plant closures

Successive La Niñas have eased demand but, with many renewable and storage projects now delayed, the energy market operator has revised its projections

Wales Online

Top Cardiff hotel closes temporarily due to 'unforeseen circumstance'

Guests will be contacted about their stay

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Aurizon, TGE ink $1.8b 'game changing' partnership

Team Global Express and Aurizon have signed an 11-year contract, one that Aurizon says is its biggest non-coal deal ever.

AAP

Qld govt's gas well approvals slammed by activists

The Queensland government's decision to approve dozens of new coal seam gas wells on the Darling Downs has been slammed by environmental activists.

Newcastle Herald

How the Greens will pay for the clean energy transition

A NSW Transition Authority with an annual budget of $500million would be established to assist coal-dependent communities transform themselves if the Greens gain the balance of power in next month's state election.

ABC News

Greens leader Adam Bandt flags party is likely to work with government on safeguard mechanism

Adam Bandt says the party is open to negotiating on the government's key climate change policy, but believes voters can see they are fighting to stop new coal and gas projects from being approved.

AAP

Negotiations on cap for big polluters heat up

The government is locked in negotiations with the Greens and cross bench as it attempts to pass new climate legislation that some argue doesn't go far enough.

ABC News

Deaths of Queensland miners highlight gaps in industry safety measures

Two miners who died this week will be added to a list of over 1,500 lives claimed by the state's mining industry. Despite significant resources invested in mining safety, why are these tragedies still happening? Experts explain.

Daily Mirror

Michael Duff's inspirational coal mining trip rousing Barnsley's promotion charge

Michael Duff was the first player to start in the Hellenic League and play in all eight tiers in ascending order before reaching the Premier League - now he's manager at League One Barnsley

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