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The Australian Conservation Foundation has welcomed Labor’s $2.3 billion Cheaper Home Batteries program as new polling for ACF shows 77% of voters would be more likely to vote for a party or candidate that ran on a ‘free solar for all Australians’ platform. “We welcome this package to firm up the electricity grid, cut the … Continued
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The ALP’s home battery subsidy announced today will support a faster transition to clean energy and help lower power bills for all. We also need greater investment in thermal efficiency, electric appliances and solar for those struggling the most. “Supporting ongoing investment in renewable energy and energy storage, like home batteries, is critical to addressing … Continued
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6 APRIL 2025: WWF-Australia has welcomed Labor’s election commitment of a new home battery program as an important step to unlock the benefits of affordable and clean renewable energy for more Australians. The program announced this weekend will provide a 30% discount on the up-front cost of batteries for households and small businesses in … Continued
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SUNDAY 6 APRIL 2025 Australia could add another gold trophy to its renewable energy cabinet, and become a world leader in home batteries and rooftop solar, if the Federal Government’s $2.3 billion election pledge to help a million more Australians households and businesses install batteries is realised. The program would: Lead to … Continued
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Peter Dutton’s comments that coal mining towns are ‘done’ are alarming for the large number of Queenslanders who live and work in them, the Mining and Energy Union said today. Mr Dutton told 7’s Sunrise program on Friday: “If you look at any area like the Hunter or really any coal mining area, their jobs … Continued
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Peter Dutton’s comments that coal mining towns are ‘done’ are alarming for the large number of people who live and work coal regions like the NSW Hunter Valley, the Mining and Energy Union said today. Mr Dutton told 7’s Sunrise program on Friday: “If you look at any area like the Hunter or really any … Continued
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Freight companies and grocery stores have labelled the current Federal scheme to subsidise 30 products in 76 remote stores as completely unworkable and only benefitting a few. They are instead calling on the Government to support an industry-wide flat rate on freight, which would lower the price of all groceries in regional areas and … Continued
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Liberals Against Nuclear is calling on the Coalition leadership to urgently reconsider its nuclear energy policy as new polling reveals overwhelming opposition in communities designated to host nuclear reactors. “These polling results should sound alarm bells within our party. Nuclear energy is being rejected by the very communities we’re proposing to build reactors in,” said … Continued
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A vibrant new mural has been unveiled in Mills Lane, Chatswood, celebrating the rich cultural diversity of the Willoughby community. Commissioned by Willoughby City Council and created by artist Jodie Pritchard, Cultural Currents draws on patterns and symbols shared across cultures – woven together in a flowing, wave-like design that reflects movement, identity and … Continued
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The NSW Environment Protection Authority’s (EPA) investigation into the source of debris balls on Sydney and South Coast beaches over recent months has determined they likely originated from Sydney Water’s land-based sewage treatment network. The development comes after a comprehensive scientific and technical investigation found similarities between the make-up of the debris balls and … Continued
