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Producing our own oil and gas would fuel Australia
Australia’s 90-day fuel reserve target is based on net imports, not total use. The argument is that real fuel security would come from boosting Australia’s own oil and gas production and refining capacity.

Sky News Live, Outsiders, 15 March 2026
Australia’s fuel security vulnerabilities are no longer theoretical. Despite official assurances that supply remains stable, concerns from farmers, regional communities and supply chain leaders suggest the country is dangerously exposed. Industry leaders argue years of ideology-driven energy policy and ignored warnings have left Australia vulnerable at a time of growing geopolitical and economic risk.

The legless green energy transition
Think of wind, solar, and batteries as the three legs of a stool supporting the Net Zero transition program.

2GB Breakfast: Fang Blasts Renewables Liability Admission
NSW Nationals MP Wes Fang says the Premier has admitted landholders could be left liable if renewable projects fail, warning rural communities may face massive clean-up costs if companies walk away.

Mystery benefactor wipes $6.5m off EDO’s books after Barossa blow
The Environmental Defenders Office secured a $6.5m loan from a secret donor for a failed challenge to Santos’ Barossa LNG development. The loan has been wiped and its benefactor remains unknown.

2GB | Weekends | 22 February 2026
Gerard Holland, CEO of the Page Research Centre, speaks with 2GB about issues raised during a recent Senate hearing, outlining his perspective on electricity pricing, grid stability and Australia’s energy transition.

Hard energy lessons from Europe point to our future
Under the federal Albanese government, Australia is still steadfastly committed to the policy of Net Zero emissions. Higher costs are imposed on Australians to reduce emissions.

MP says regional voices ignored as Labor fast-tracks renewable projects
Victorians feel like their voices aren’t being heard because of legislation regarding renewable energy projects, according to Member for Lowan Emma Kealy.

KPMG administrators recommend DOCA to wind up green energy company Vast Renewables
The green energy company with operations and projects in three states is likely to be wound up and sold off, with creditors expected to recover just 3c on the dollar.

2SM | Breakfast | 20/02/2026, Tim Webster
A new report by Jude Blick and Aidan Morrison says more than 25GW of green hydrogen projects worth $95 billion have been cancelled in Australia since 2024.

Trump has saved the world from a crazy warming death cult
US President Donald Trump and his government are moving away from the climate cult, as should Australia’s Coalition parties, writes Tim Blair.
