Tag: Climate Change & Energy Minister Chris Bowen

Fuming Over Offshore Wind Farm

Offshore wind farm: Business owner fumes over controversial $10billion project on NSW south coast 17th June, 2024 By Freddy Pawle, Daily Mail Australia Fisherman slams new offshore wind farm  Last minute change destroyed his $500,000 investment A commercial fisherman fears his livelihood is under threat after last-minute amendments to a new offshore wind farm were given the … Continue reading Fuming Over Offshore Wind Farm →

Southern Ocean Offshore Wind

Federal government formally declares Southern Ocean offshore wind zone 5th March, 2024 By Jean Bell, ABC South West Vic Source: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-03-06/southern-ocean-offshore-wind-zone-declared/103552016 The offshore wind zone will be located off the coast of Warrnambool and Port Fairy.(ABC South West Victoria: Matt Neal) In short: A 1,030-square-kilometre zone has been declared for the Southern Ocean off the coast of Warrnambool and … Continue reading Southern Ocean Offshore Wind →

‘Catastrophe’-WF Whale Deaths

‘Catastrophe’: Whale deaths linked to wind farms in new documentary 17th August, 2023 by Andrew Bolt, Sky News Author and environmental policy expert Michael Shellenberger says his new documentary “Thrown to the Wind” reveals the link between offshore wind turbines and increased whale deaths. “I’m already in conversations with members of Congress about holding hearings … Continue reading ‘Catastrophe’-WF Whale Deaths →

Mega Southern Ocean Wind Farm

27th June, 2023 By Bianca Hall, SMH Source: https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/there-she-blows-mega-southern-ocean-wind-farm-zone-unveiled-20230627-p5djtu.html There she blows: Mega Southern Ocean wind farm zone unveiled About 200 kilometres of Southern Ocean coastline could be unlocked to become an offshore wind farm zone stretching from Warrnambool in Victoria to Port MacDonnell in South Australia – potentially creating 3000 ongoing jobs in the … Continue reading Mega Southern Ocean Wind Farm →

Six Offshore Wind Energy Zones

Federal government declares Australia's first six offshore wind energy zones 5th August 2022 By Bec Symons, ABC Gippsland Source; https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-08-05/offshore-windfarms-climate-renewable-energy-turbines/101303944 The federal government has announced proposed locations for offshore wind turbines. The federal government has declared Australia's first offshore wind zone, giving developers the green light to ramp up planning and consultation for wind farm projects. … Continue reading Six Offshore Wind Energy Zones →

Electricity Market ‘Broken’

Nationals Senator Matt Canavan says the electricity market is “broken” as he labelled the current situation as a “national disgrace”. 14th June 2022 By Joseph Huitson, Digital Reporter, Sky News Nationals Senator Matt Canavan says Australia has one of the most destructive energy policies in the world, as fellow Queenslander Amanda Stoker blames "extreme climate … Continue reading Electricity Market ‘Broken’ →