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Cold Chisel's a hot ticket, so should it have filled Broadmeadow stadium?

Letters: Both Newcastle and the vineyards sold out.

Newcastle Herald

Power plan would nuke manufacturing, warns Albanese

Local jobs and the push towards renewables will be threatened by the coalition's nuclear energy policy, the prime minister says.

AAP

Renewables, not nuclear: Poll

Most Australians see renewables rather than nuclear power as the way forward, and Scott Morrison could find himself useful if Donald Trump wins another term.

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Nuclear 'fantasy' comes under scrutiny in parliament

An opposition proposal to build nuclear reactors has dominated parliamentary debate as politicians return to Canberra, with the plan labelled a "fantasy".

AAP

‘Long held denialism’: Paul Keating launches stinging attack on Coalition’s nuclear power push

Former Labor prime minister claims opposition leader Peter Dutton will do ‘everything he can to de-legitimise renewables’

The Guardian - AU

Answers to your questions about nuclear power

Cost, build time, waste storage top Herald nuclear questions.

Newcastle Herald

How would a switch to nuclear affect electricity prices for households and industry?

Peter Dutton has announced that under a Coalition government, seven nuclear power stations would be built around the country over the next 15 years.

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Nuclear power isn’t just expensive — it comes with unique incentives for corruption

The history of nuclear power overseas shows a strong predisposition to shonky behaviour.

Crikey

‘Unhelpful’: Experts criticise Labor’s radioactive memes

In the wake of the Coalition’s nuclear energy policy announcement, the Labor Party has become obsessed with Simpsons memes. But experts say it’s unhelpful.

Crikey

Senators critical of nuclear future

The Coalition’s plan to build seven new nuclear power stations isn’t off to a great start, with notable opposition from prominent senators.

Crikey

Australia needs large-scale energy production – here are 3 reasons why offshore wind is a good fit

On the weekend, an area 20km off the Illawarra coast south of Sydney became Australia’s fourth offshore wind energy zone. It’s the most controversial zone to date, with consultation attracting a record 14,211 submissions – of which 65% were opposed.

The Conversation

Nuclear power play: Coalition government could seize Liddell in 'national interest'

Coalition promises extensive community consultation process.

Newcastle Herald

Middle East and Europe 'exemplars' for nuclear plan

Europe and the Middle East could provide a model for Australia to deploy nuclear energy but its development would be expensive, an advocate admits.

AAP

Nuclear engineer dismisses Peter Dutton’s claim that small modular reactors could be commercially viable soon

Hugh Durrant-Whyte says 2045 is a realistic timeframe, adding it was likely to be ‘more expensive than anything else you could possibly think of’

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No costing, no clear timelines, no easy legal path: deep scepticism over Dutton’s nuclear plan is warranted

It is very difficult to take Opposition Leader Peter Dutton’s nuclear announcement seriously. His proposal for seven nuclear power stations is, at present, legally impossible, technically improbable, economically irrational and environmentally irresponsible.

AAP

States power up to shut down nuclear ambitions

As the federal opposition attempts to force the construction of nuclear reactors, state leaders say they will not go down without a fight.

The Guardian - AU

Senate opposition firms against Coalition’s nuclear power plan as David Pocock blasts ‘reckless’ proposal

ACT senator says he is not ideologically opposed but Coalition’s nuclear proposal is ‘unrealistic’ while Lidia Thorpe says it doesn’t make economic sense

The Guardian - AU

Peter Dutton’s nuclear plan is an economic disaster that would leave Australians paying more for electricity

Almost all nuclear power plants in Europe and North America were constructed in the 1970s and 1980s

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The Guardian - AU

Indigenous leader Rev Dr D Gondarra dies – as it happened

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The Conversation

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Peter Malinauskas on political donations, kids on social media, and the nuclear option

After beating a first-term South Australian Liberal government in 2022, Labor premier Peter Malinauskas has gone on to be a reform advocate on issues including social media and politcal donations.

Newcastle Herald

Barnaby Joyce, likely future Muswellbrook MP, backs Hunter nuclear reactor

The former deputy PM could be Muswellbrook's MP next year.

Crikey

There’s one real Coalition energy policy now: sabotaging renewables

Dutton’s nuclear power plan is a massive distraction, designed to cover for the one solid Coalition energy policy that currently exists.

Crikey

Dutton’s nuclear thought bubble floats in a fantasy world of cheap infrastructure

What is the Coalition’s track record when it comes to building big infrastructure projects? Truly shocking.

The Guardian - AU

Does the Coalition’s case for nuclear power stack up? We factcheck seven key claims

Cheaper electricity, less emissions and ready by 2035 are some of the Coalition’s core promises on nuclear energy, but are they backed by evidence?

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Australia's Opposition Plans To Build Nuclear Power Plants By 2035

Australia's opposition proposes nuclear power plants by 2035, sparking debate on energy future and emissions reduction strategies.

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