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Articles for Kurri Kurri

Multiple bushfires, truck fire on M1 Pacific Motorway affect NSW Hunter region
1 year ago

Multiple bushfires, truck fire on M1 Pacific Motorway affect NSW Hunter region

ABC  

Multiple fires burning in the NSW Hunter region have been downgraded to "watch and act" level as weather conditions ease. Key points: Multiple fires were burning in the area around Cessnock, NSW Embers blown by the wind could start spot fires, so residents are urged to remain vigilant Crews had been working in difficult conditions, with high temperatures and low …

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An El Niño looms over Australia's stressed electricity system – and we must plan for the worst
1 year, 6 months ago

An El Niño looms over Australia's stressed electricity system – and we must plan for the worst

ABC  

The Bureau of Meteorology this week declared a 70 per cent chance of an El Niño developing this year. Earlier this year, the Australian Energy Market Operator warned electricity demand "may exceed supply" at times over the next decade due to factors such as weather conditions or generator outages. The Australian Energy Market Operator said the electricity system was expected …

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The coal country of tomorrow
2 years, 9 months ago

The coal country of tomorrow

ABC  

Beyond the pits, power stations and politics, young people in coal towns have concerns and optimism about their future. "I love the town I live in and I know that it's sustained by the mining industry, so I'll forever be grateful for that." "I really want to get to the bottom of what's driving some sort of opposition to mining …

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Solar-hydro energy plant to be built on Liddell coal-fired power station site
3 years, 6 months ago

Solar-hydro energy plant to be built on Liddell coal-fired power station site

ABC  

A renewable solar-hydro energy plant to be built on the Liddell coal-fired power station site in the NSW Upper Hunter is being hailed as an investment in economic opportunity and livability in the region. Key points: AGL will use technologies developed by Melbourne company RayGen to construct a renewable power plant on the site A peak body representing 10 Hunter …

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Why is the government going to build a gas-fired power station at Kurri Kurri?
3 years, 7 months ago

Why is the government going to build a gas-fired power station at Kurri Kurri?

ABC  

The federal government has unveiled its controversial plan to build a new gas-fired power station in the Hunter Valley, coming good on its threat to do so last year. A Government rescue for a crisis that isn't happening Photo shows Angus Taylor speaks to media as PM Scott Morrison looks on from behind The Government's backing of a new power …

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Federal government will spend $600 million on new Kurri Kurri gas plant in the NSW Hunter Valley
3 years, 7 months ago

Federal government will spend $600 million on new Kurri Kurri gas plant in the NSW Hunter Valley

ABC  

The Morrison government has confirmed it will spend up to $600 million building a new gas-fired power station in Kurri Kurri in the New South Wales Hunter Valley. Key points: $600M will be spent building the gas plant at Kurri Kurri The government says the plant will keep energy affordable for people in NSW The decision comes as the IEA …

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Federal Government threatens to build gas plant if electricity sector doesn't replace retiring coal-fired power stations
4 years, 3 months ago

Federal Government threatens to build gas plant if electricity sector doesn't replace retiring coal-fired power stations

ABC  

The Federal Government is threatening to build a gas power plant in New South Wales if the electricity sector does not commit to replacing coal-fired power stations that are being retired. Key points: The Government will demand electricity generators come up with a plan for 1,000 megawatts of new dispatchable energy The Government will demand electricity generators come up with …

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