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
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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
Illawarra Substation Fire
'A very dangerous operation': How the massive Illawarra substation fire unfolded 18th June 2022 By Kate McIllwain Source: https://www.illawarramercury.com.au/story/7785685/a-very-dangerous-operation-how-the-massive-illawarra-substation-fire-unfolded/ https://geo.dailymotion.com/player/x7206.html?video=x8bs8rx&mute=true&syndicationKey=790147&customConfig%5BcustomParams%5D=%2F21666581298%2Fillawarramercury%2Fvideo&GK_PV5_PHOTON=0about:blank The fire at a Dapto substation which caused a thick plume of black smoke to rise over the southern Illawarra over the weekend is expected to continue to burn for days. The blaze started about … Continue reading Illawarra Substation Fire
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