Bald Hills’ Decision Possible Blow

Bald Hills’ decision possible blow for all wind farms 23rd March, 2022 By Sentinel-Times Source: https://sgst.com.au/2022/03/bald-hills-decision-possible-blow-for-wind-farms/ A decision in the Supreme Court this Friday involving the Bald Hills Wind Farm could have implications for the future of all onshore wind farms. DAMAGES in the millions and an injunction placing restrictions on the operation of the … Continue reading Bald Hills’ Decision Possible Blow →

Uren v Bald Hills Wind Farm Pty Ltd (S ECI 2020 00471)

23rd March 2022, Via WFL, Dear Practitioners, We refer to the matter of Uren v Bald Hills Wind Farm Pty Ltd (S ECI 2020 00471).  Justice Richards will hand down judgment in this matter at 9.30 am on Friday 25 March 2022.   The hearing will proceed in person in Courtroom 2, Old High Court Building, 450 Little Bourke Street.  The hearing will … Continue reading Uren v Bald Hills Wind Farm Pty Ltd (S ECI 2020 00471) →

Ryan Corner Wind Farm Approved

Ryan Corner wind farm permit approved, construction north of Port Fairy beginning soon 18th March, 2022 By Ben Silvester, The Standard, www.standard.net.au Victoria’s Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning has granted an amended planning permit for the Ryan Corner wind farm north-west of Port Fairy, giving the project the green light to proceed. Global Power … Continue reading Ryan Corner Wind Farm Approved →

EPA Regulations Changes For Victorian Wind Farms-2022

Source: https://engage.vic.gov.au/changes-regulation-wind-farm-noise Changes to the regulation of wind farm noise Have your say about proposed regulations for wind farm noise in Victoria OPEN FOR FEEDBACK CLOSES 03 APRIL 2022- Due to a government systems error the date for submissions has been extended until 15th April 2022 OverviewParticipateTimeline Wind farms play an important role in achieving Victoria’s … Continue reading EPA Regulations Changes For Victorian Wind Farms-2022 →

Robbins Island Windfarm Proposal

Robbins Island windfarm proposal gets more than 380 representations 14th March, 2022 By Meg Whitfield, The Advocate More than 380 representations have been received in response to a development application for a proposed 122-turbine windfarm at Robbins Island, off Circular Head. Proponents UPC Robbins Island lodged the development application and Environmental Action Plan for the contentious … Continue reading Robbins Island Windfarm Proposal →

Chalumbin Wind Farm Protest

Chalumbin Wind Farm project near World Heritage rainforest draws protesters in Far North Queensland  13th March, 2022 By Kristy Sexton-McGrath, ABC Far North Source; https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-03-14/chalumbin-wind-farm-fnq-protests-world-heritage-rainforest The proposed wind farm would be built on properties bordering world-heritage rainforest.(Supplied: Steve Nowakowski) There are calls for the Queensland government to stop approving large, foreign-owned wind farm developments in Far North … Continue reading Chalumbin Wind Farm Protest →

Farmers Block AusNet

Farmers block AusNet from accessing properties in proposed transmission corridor 9th March, 2022  By Jane McNaughton, ABC, Vic Country Hour Source; https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2022-03-09/farmers-block-ausnet-from-properties AusNet representatives called the police when the protesters blocked their path.(Supplied: Lindsay Cooke) Dozens of farmers have gathered at a property north of Ballarat to block energy company AusNet's attempts to conduct a investigation required for the … Continue reading Farmers Block AusNet →

Former Lord Mayors Energy Deal

Former lord mayor Jim Soorley was previous consultant to windfarm company that later got $150 million Queensland government power deal 10th March, 2022 By Rory Callinan, ABC Source; https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-03-11/qld-former-lord-mayor-jim-soorley-cs-energy-deal In recent months Mr Soorley has been at the centre of an integrity controversy involving the Queensland Labor Government.(ABC News: Daniel Smith) Former lobbyist Jim Soorley chaired … Continue reading Former Lord Mayors Energy Deal →