Media Releases
New Batteries Are A Step Towards Our Energy Future
Posted by claire fryer · 25 Mar 2021
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Today’s announcement by Minister De Brenni of a trial of five new networked batteries by Energy Queensland is a “trial” step into our future as a new renewable superpower. “The future of...
Power station grant an improper attempt driven by politics
Posted by claire fryer · 19 Mar 2021
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The Auditor-General’s report into federal funding for a feasibility study for Collinsville coal-fired power station has revealed that the applicant did not meet eligibility requirements, was not consistent with Commonwealth Grants Rules...
Queensland’s Coal Emissions Keep Us On A Path To Disaster
Posted by claire fryer · 1 Mar 2021
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With the latest updates on emissions for Queensland’s coal fired power stations released today, our beautiful state remains at high risk of climate disaster. While emissions have dropped slightly from last year,...
New Website Reveals Coal Breaches – But Queensland Keeps Them Under Wraps
Posted by claire fryer · 11 Feb 2021
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A brand new resource released today by Australia Beyond Coal reveals the routine breaches by coal fired power stations across Australia. But Queensland continues to keep risks to human health and the...
Costly Coal Profits Plummet
Posted by claire fryer · 4 Feb 2021
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Today, government auditors have announced a plummet in the profits of Queensland’s polluting coal fired power generators. With a $1.5 Billion decrease in profits across the state’s energy entities this represents a...
QLD Falling Behind in the Race to 100% Renewables
Posted by claire fryer · 1 Dec 2020
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The Queensland Budget released today lacked any new announcements on renewable energy. This was a missed opportunity to stay in the game, according to the Queensland Conservation Council.
The LNP’s New Bradfield pipe-dream is a nightmare for the environment
Posted by Dave Copeman · 27 Oct 2020
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With the state election fast approaching, the Queensland Conservation Council has taken a closer look at the New Bradfield Scheme proposed by the Liberal-National Party, and labelled it a nightmare for Queensland’s...
LNP’s announcement of $80 million for more parks is a ‘good boost’ for wildlife and nature
Posted by Larissa Cordner · 24 Oct 2020
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The LNP’s commitment of $80 million to expand national parks and protected areas is a step in the right direction to securing the health and future of Queensland’s unique wildlife and nature....
Queensland Conservation Council's Path To A 100% Renewable Queensland
Posted by claire fryer · 14 Oct 2020
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PRESS RELEASE - Queensland Conservation Council today released their vision for Powering Up Queensland with 100% renewable energy. QCC commissioned two Australian energy system experts, Dr Ben Elliston from University of NSW...
Good News for Queensland Hospitals With Solar Announcement
Posted by claire fryer · 14 Oct 2020
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PRESS RELEASE - Queensland Conservation Council applauds the Queensland Government’s commitment to extend solar energy trials to 50 public hospital sites across the state and pledge $30 million to slash hospital energy...