Federal Court sides with Plibersek on coal mine decision
The Federal Court has dismissed a case against Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek over the climate impact of coal mines.
Coal mines
The NSW power play: Eraring explained
The country’s biggest coal-fired Power Station, Eraring, was meant to close in 2025. Instead, the NSW Government has extended operations after warnings the state’s grid could face blackouts and power shortages. What does the decision tell us about the current energy market, and its preparedness to transition to renewables? We answer your questions in the deep dive.
Two coal mines, including the China Stone coal mine, have been cancelled by Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek
Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek has cancelled two coal mines after they failed to address environmental concerns.
Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek has rejected a coal mine proposed by Clive Palmer
Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek rejects Central QLD Coal’s mine near Great Barrier Reef, citing pollution risks. First major coal project refused by Fed Environment Minister after public consultation. Government assesses coal projects case-by-case.
Australia’s revenue from coal exports rose by $73 billion in the last financial year
Revenue from Australian coal exports rose by $73 billion in the 2021/22 financial year, according to the Australia Institute, a policy research and advocacy organisation.
Mike Cannon-Brookes has failed in his bid to buy AGL and shut down its coal plants
