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MEDIA RELEASE 06.03.24 : Offshore wind decision shows federal government can balance climate action and nature protection

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Environmental justice organisation Friends of the Earth have welcomed the federal government’s declaration of the Southern Ocean offshore wind zone, saying it’s a sign that an ecologically sustainable offshore wind industry is achievable.   The total size of the exploration area has been significantly reduced, reflecting the need to protect sensitive marine ecosystems like the … Continued

MEDIA RELEASE 06.03.24 : Offshore wind decision shows federal government can balance climate action and nature protection

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Environmental justice organisation Friends of the Earth have welcomed the federal government’s declaration of the Southern Ocean offshore wind zone, saying it’s a sign that an ecologically sustainable offshore wind industry is achievable.   The total size of the exploration area has been significantly reduced, reflecting the need to protect sensitive marine ecosystems like the … Continued

Dutton’s nuclear reactors are the latest climate delay

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Media Release- for immediate use 6 March 2024 Climate advocacy organisation Solutions for Climate Australia today called on the Federal Liberal and National Parties to release policies that would reduce climate pollution this decade, not talk up unproven nuclear reactors.   ‘We are deeply concerned that the Federal Coalition parties are promoting nuclear reactors and other … Continued

Solar for all at Smart Energy 2024

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Smart Energy Council Chief Executive, John Grimes has launched Smart Energy 2024 in Sydney today, Australia’s premier solar, storage and smart energy event. The event will feature more than 100 exhibitors and more than 10,000 delegates across two days at the International Convention Centre in Sydney. Mr Grimes said the event brought together all parts … Continued

Solar farm at full power for CIMIC’s Pacific Partnerships

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CIMIC Group companies Pacific Partnerships and UGL have reached full power and completed testing for final Hold Point just 12 months from Financial Close for the 130MWdc solar farm at Glenrowan in Victoria. This milestone was achieved just three months after first energisation of Glenrowan Solar Farm, when it began initial supply of renewable electricity … Continued

MEDIA ALERT – SYDNEY PRESS CONFERENCE 820 AM WEDNESDAY MARCH 6

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Member for Wentworth, Allegra Spender and Smart Energy Council Chief Executive John Grimes will hold a media conference at Smart Energy 2024 conference and exhibition, Australia’s premier solar, storage and smart energy event on WEDNESDAY. The media conference will discuss the launch of the event, nuclear energy, cost of living relief and new high-tech opportunities … Continued

?Communities power Australia’s clean energy shift ?

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Don’t miss out – Community Energy Congress starts tomorrow Tuesday, March 5. Australia’s Community Energy Congress kicks off tomorrow in Sydney, showcasing the central role communities are playing as the nation continues the shift to clean energy.   The theme for this year’s congress is Fast, Fair, and Vital, highlighting the speed of transition, the … Continued

RACV SURVEY HIGHLIGHTS THE NEED FOR A HOME SAFETY CHECK

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Falling behind in home maintenance can put your safety at risk, so RACV is encouraging Victorians to complete a home safety check. RACV has found that not all Victorians are doing as much as they would like to when it comes to home safety. Only 40 per cent of Victorians rated their home as ‘very … Continued

RACV ANNOUNCES THE RESULTS OF MY HOME SURVEY

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The results of RACV’s inaugural My Home survey are in! The survey shows that safety in the home rates the highest for Victorians, but many are not doing as much as they would like to keep their homes safe. In late 2023, RACV invited homeowners, renters, and people who live with family or friends to … Continued