In the next four years Australian enterprises plan massive use of local artificial intelligence, which will require data centres that will explode the demand for electricity.
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Palaszczuk deal conceals failed hydro project report
A secret confidentiality deed has blocked public access to documents about Queensland’s failed $12bn pumped hydro project that allegedly contaminated farmers’ water supply.
Read moreDeplorable gag over goldmine
A 30-year suppression order about the decision by former environment minister Tanya Plibersek to block the $1.3bn Blayney goldmine in the NSW central west makes a mockery of Anthony Albanese’s promise to restore transparency to government.
Read moreHouseholds hit with $1200 power bill rise, shattering Labor’s election promise
Most NSW residents are forking out a lot more for power than Anthony Albanese and Chris Bowen promised. See how much, and what you can do about it. Tell us: Will it change your vote?
Read moreEurope’s Green Energy Rush Slashed Emissions—and Crippled the Economy
Political consensus is cracking, industry is hobbled and high-profile projects are being postponed thanks to some of the highest electricity prices in the developed world
Read moreRenewables transition faces a ‘de-energisation’ crisis
Energy Minister Chris Bowen is confronted by warnings from the market operator that it may have to force power cuts to prevent the electricity system’s collapse. He must urgently take stock of his ambitions and respond.
Read moreRelying on vagaries of the wind risks power penury
The shortcomings of the renewables energy journey towards 2030 and 2050 are becoming intolerable for many, hurting businesses, households and the economy.
Read more2GB | Breakfast with Ben Fordham | 01 December 2025
According to the Page Research Centre, nuclear power could deliver electricity at $121 per megawatt hour — nearly $20 cheaper than renewables. The centre also says household power bills could fall by up to 25% if Australia abandoned net zero and used domestic coal, while Chris Bowen’s current path is expected to increase bills by 30% to 69%.
Read moreExcessive spending means big tax
Governments must break their addiction to spending or taxes as a share of GDP will soar, hurting living standards and growth. Victoria’s parlous situation exemplifies the risks.
Read moreWA fails to deliver on promise of reliable and greener power supply to $800m Lynas processing plant
The world’s biggest supplier of non-China rare earths, Lynas, is evaluating diesel fuel and gas alternatives to a defective power supply contract that has intermittently stranded its $800m processing plant near Kalgoorlie.
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