energy policy

US President Donald Trump announced plans to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday to further discussions aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. In a statement made aboard Air Force One while returning from Florida, Trump revealed that negotiators from both sides had already begun talks about “dividing up certain assets” as part of an effort to broker an immediate ceasefire. Among these assets, Trump hinted that discussions would cover “land” and “power plants,” most likely referring to strategic infrastructure such as the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant—the largest in Europe.

BlueFloat Energy, a Spanish company planning a major offshore wind farm off Wollongong, has paused its project due to concerns that a Peter Dutton-led government would shut it down entirely. The company has requested a delay in the permit assessment process until after the federal election in May. This decision has significant implications for the project, which could create hundreds of jobs but has faced strong opposition from locals worried about its environmental impact and visual disruption.

Explore the recent funding expansion for home electrification in Australia, aimed at promoting sustainable energy solutions and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Learn about the benefits for homeowners transitioning to electric appliances, the positive community response, and how this initiative aligns with the government's long-term climate goals. Discover the broader implications for energy policy as Australia moves towards a cleaner, more affordable energy future.

The capital city of Canberra has seen petrol prices around AUD 1.80 per litre, while Perth marks the lowest average among the major cities at AUD 1.65 per litre