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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.

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?

Andrew Forrest’s $1bn Clarke Creek Wind Farm has confirmed asbestos in turbine brake pads, becoming the third Australian wind farm to discover the banned hazardous material.

The shortcomings of the renewables energy journey towards 2030 and 2050 are becoming intolerable for many, hurting businesses, households and the economy.

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%.

Interview with Climate Depot executive director Marc Morano. Dean says Australia’s energy systems are a mess because of Labor’s net-zero obsession. Morano details his experience following his visit to the COP30. Morano points out climate summits have gone on for 33 years now. He notes the COP30 host city Belem, was unprepared as the city was riddled with poverty. He adds many dignitaries and world leaders attended on private jets and accommodation arranged on cruises.

Asbestos discovered in lift brake pads at a third Australian wind farm has prompted calls for greater border scrutiny by anti-asbestos advocates.

Behind the Australian government efforts to reduce the Chinese power on the Northern Minerals share register is one of the world’s great technology battles.

The federal opposition is demanding a temporary halt on installation of new wind turbines until a national audit is done to determine the scale of asbestos contamination, as the growing crisis spreads to a second manufacturer.

Lynas Rare Earths has blasted “unpredictable” and escalating power disruptions in Kalgoorlie, saying they have stifled its quarterly production amid heightened demand for its product.

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.

Lynas Rare Earths has blamed grid outages caused by Western Australia’s transition to green energy for a slump in production at its Kalgoorlie processing hub.