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FarmingFarming
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“It’s too dry to sow”: Gippsland farmers months behind schedule

“It’s too dry to sow”: Gippsland farmers months behind schedule

With water catchments under strain and crop planting months behind schedule, anomalies in weather are shifting opinion in the agricultural community.

Jacob Wallace
EnergyEnergy
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WATCH: Is Gippsland at the centre of an energy revolution?

WATCH: Is Gippsland at the centre of an energy revolution?

The Monitor attended the Gippsland New Energy Conference in Traralgon this week to speak with community leadersabout the shift to renewables.

Jacob Wallace
EnvironmentEnvironment
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“The future is unclear”: Businesses call for stronger pollution reduction

“The future is unclear”: Businesses call for stronger pollution reduction

A group of more than 500 companies is pushing the government for more ambitious goals to reduce emissions.

Jacob Wallace
EnergyEnergy
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Here's everything you need to know about Victoria's plan to cut electricity bills and prevent blackouts

Here's everything you need to know about Victoria's plan to cut electricity bills and prevent blackouts

An energy expert said continuing to rely on coal-fired power stations would increase the chances of prolonged outages.

Jacob Wallace
EnergyEnergy
Seismic blasting and pollution has people concerned about future petroleum exploration in Gippsland

Seismic blasting and pollution has people concerned about future petroleum exploration in Gippsland

Environmental groups warn proposed permits will trigger invasive practice and derail climate goals.

Jacob Wallace
FarmingFarming
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“$40,000 per turbine per year”: Wind farms offer farmers security and stability

“$40,000 per turbine per year”: Wind farms offer farmers security and stability

Lindsay Marriott said the turbines on his property have allowed him to increase productivity and upgrade old buildings.

Jacob Wallace
EnergyEnergy
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“No longer commercially viable”: Spaniards abandon offshore wind in Gippsland

“No longer commercially viable”: Spaniards abandon offshore wind in Gippsland

23 GW of offshore wind projects are still in the works.

Jacob Wallace
EnvironmentEnvironment
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How has Victoria’s energy grid changed in the last 20 years?

How has Victoria’s energy grid changed in the last 20 years?

Renewable Energy Alliance Director Andrew Bray explains how coal went from being the foundation of Victoria's power system to " its greatest threat to reliability".

Jacob Wallace
Wellington ShireWellington Shire
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15,000 jobs in 2027, Gippsland councils prepare for offshore wind economic boom

15,000 jobs in 2027, Gippsland councils prepare for offshore wind economic boom

Wellington Shire Mayor Scott Rossetti has been meeting with state and federal government ministers to discuss the council's approach to renewable energy infrastructure.

Jacob Wallace
EnvironmentEnvironment
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Can you safely remove an oil and gas rig from the ocean? Gippsland is about to find out

Can you safely remove an oil and gas rig from the ocean? Gippsland is about to find out

Australia will aim to decommission 5.7 million tonnes of material from offshore rigs over the next 30 years.

Jacob Wallace
EnergyEnergy
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Gas out, electricity in: Victoria will transition away from old heating in bid to lower power bills and cut emissions

Gas out, electricity in: Victoria will transition away from old heating in bid to lower power bills and cut emissions

New legislation will mean hot water systems must be electric in new builds from 2027.

Jacob Wallace
EnergyEnergy
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"We're for renewables, we just want it done right": Gippsland fights for smart energy design

"We're for renewables, we just want it done right": Gippsland fights for smart energy design

Building transmission lines underground is aesthetically pleasing and better for farmers, but comes at a cost.

Jacob Wallace