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We work to elevate regional voices in the conversation about Australia’s shift to renewables. Check out some of our media highlights.

'Regions 'can benefit' from renewables but farmers 'shouldn't feel pressured''

August 03, 2025

RE-Alliance National Director Andrew Bray and Wimmera farmer Craig Henderson discuss the potential regional benefits that the shift to renewables can offer, and how our...

Via Stock and Land

Craig Henderson talks about our new toolkit on renewables at end of life

July 28, 2025

Craig Henderson, fifth-generation Wimmera farmer and potential wind farm host, talks about our new toolkit for communities on what happens when renewables approach end of...

Via ABC regional radio

'Would you live inside a modern day power station?'

July 16, 2025

RE-Alliance National Director Andrew Bray and Wellington solar grazier Tony Inder feature on this episode of ABC's Citizen Jury, sharing their experiences of the renewable...

Via ABC's Big Ideas

"We shouldn't have to shout to be heard," says Tracey Richards

June 30, 2025

QLD grazier Tracey Richards writes how as local landowners, they feel they have been the collateral damage of politics over project merit.

Via The Courier-Mail

'Farm benefits from wind turbines'

June 26, 2025

Tom Gunthorpe, Kangiara cattle and sheep grazier, wrote this letter in The Land on his experience receiving "enormous benefit from hosting wind turbines."

Via The Land

The burning question about renewable energy

June 11, 2025

In this op-ed, RE-Alliance National Director Andrew Bray asks: How can we build the infrastructure we need to maintain affordable, reliable power, in a way...

Via ACM

'Plea for local energy hub funding to grow community trust in renewables'

April 03, 2025

This article documents the growing call for Local Energy Hubs, from community leaders up and down the east coast, to industry bodies.

Via ABC

Justin Page on why communities in the Hunter need Local Energy Hubs

February 05, 2025

Justin Page, Hunter Jobs Alliance Coordinator, talks about why they're calling for funding for Local Energy Hubs in renewable energy regions like the Hunter.

Via ABC Upper Hunter

Darryl Best advocates for Local Energy Hubs funding

November 06, 2024

Wollongong retired coal engineer Darryl Best calls for the federal government to fund Local Energy Hubs in the Illawarra, saying they're urgently needed.

Via 7 News

'‘A void filled with misinformation’: The communication struggle in Australia’s renewables rollout'
Eamon Gallagher

'‘A void filled with misinformation’: The communication struggle in Australia’s renewables rollout'

October 19, 2024

Our National Director Andrew Bray discusses the deep research RE-Alliance commissioned about attitudes to renewables in the regions.

Via Sydney Morning Herald

Simon Tickner shares his experience farming under transmission and wind turbines

October 16, 2024

Murra Warra grain farmer Simon Tickner shares his experience farming under transmission lines and wind turbines, as part of his participation in The New Joneses...

Via ABC regional radio

Andrew Bray on the success of Identiflight at Cattle Hill Wind Farm

September 30, 2024

RE-Alliance National Director Andrew Bray chats about the importance of the Identiflight technology at Cattle Hill Wind Farm in Tasmania.

Via ABC Ballarat

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