Nuclear energy
Dutton’s nuclear ‘frolic’ a recipe for higher bills and blackout risk: Bowen
Energy Minister Chris Bowen will say Australians can choose “reliable renewables or risky reactors – but not both”.
- by Mike Foley
Latest
Nuclear not the solution Australia needs, says electricity grid chief
One of Australia’s top energy officials warns nuclear energy is expensive and cannot be developed in time to replace coal plants.
- by Nick Toscano
Opinion
Renewables
What if renewables don’t deliver the cheapest power, after all?
We must reduce emissions. But while the science is settled, the costings are not.
- by Parnell Palme McGuinness
PM launches nuclear attack on Crisafulli
PM Anthony Albanese has fired a salvo at Queensland Opposition Leader David Crisafulli, who he said would “roll over” and allow nuclear power in the state should Peter Dutton get the keys to The Lodge.
- by Cameron Atfield
Opinion
Renewables
Renewables v nuclear: the facts point to one clear winner
Australia’s huge natural advantage of best-in-world solar and wind make renewables the clearly superior option. So why the debate?
- by Rod Sims
Opinion
Energy
Energy policy is becoming Australia’s own Brexit, and proving just as intractable
If the Coalition isn’t making up the policy as it’s going along, then it’s doing a Vegas-level impression of a political outfit that is.
- by Shaun Carney
The dirty history of ‘Nukey Poo’, the reactor that soiled the Antarctic
At an American base on NZ-claimed Antarctic territory, a small nuclear reactor was once installed to provide energy and save money. The after-effects are still being felt.
- by Nick O'Malley
Exclusive
Anthony Albanese
Teal calls for snap climate election as rumours of cabinet reshuffle swirl
Monique Ryan wants an election on the Coalition’s contentious nuclear plan as Peter Dutton readies for an early poll.
- by Paul Sakkal and James Massola
Opinion
Political leadership
Who knew? Governments do better when they actually govern
Rather than talking about policies that may never be, Labor was able to spend the week talking about tax cuts, wage rises and power bill rebates taking effect.
- by Sean Kelly
Demise of the department store began before online shopping
The first mistake was in becoming tenants in shopping centres that contained their direct competitors.