AEMO slashes forecasts for wind farms as falling costs fuel solar and batteries By Daniel Mercer, ABC Energy Reporter 10th December, 2025 Source: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-10/aemo-isp-slashes-wind-forecasts-as-solar-batteries-rise Not a single wind farm has begun construction in Australia in 2025. (ABC News: Nathan Morris) The body that runs Australia's biggest power market has scaled back its plans for high-voltage power lines … Continue reading Wind Farms Becalmed
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Choppy Waters
Windfarm plans in choppy waters as Coalition and One Nation whip up doubts 2nd December, 2023 By Jordyn Beazley, The Guardian People in the Hunter and Illawarra fear offshore turbines could damage marine life and tourism, but parties are accused of ‘weaponising’ the issue. Frank Future didn’t expect to find an ally in Peter Dutton … Continue reading Choppy Waters
Petition Against Offshore Zone
Petition launched against proposed wind farm zone 27th August, 2023 By Monique Patterson, The Standard Source; https://www.standard.net.au/story/8290079/south-west-residents-urged-to-sign-petition-on-proposed-wind-farm-zone/?src=rss (For Subscribers) South-west residents have been urged to sign an online petition opposing a proposed offshore wind farm zone between Portland and Warrnambool have been raised. Considered Renewables Portland launched the online petition, which already has nearly 400 signatures. … Continue reading Petition Against Offshore Zone
Ill Wind For Whales
'The Bonney Upwelling, along shelf waters off Portland to Robe, is described as one of Australia's natural wonders'
