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Check out the latest news from RE-Alliance and our work with renewable energy regions: our updates, media and submissions.

Updates

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The latest updates on our work and analysis on issues relating to renewables in the regions.

Join our team as a Renewable Energy Host Landholder Program Lead

September 07, 2026

Join our team leading a brand new program and working with renewable energy host landholders and their families across rural and regional Australia.

New England REZ Forum demonstrates effective local leadership

May 21, 2026

Addressing the cumulative impacts of renewable energy development will require strong regional collaboration. This was on full display in Armidale NSW last week, at the...

When myths hit home: The real cost of renewable energy misinformation in our regions
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When myths hit home: The real cost of renewable energy misinformation in our regions

April 10, 2026

Misinformation and disinformation about renewable energy is causing real harm to rural and regional communities. That’s what the Senate Select Committee Inquiry into Information Integrity...

Media Releases

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Our media releases centre regional voices and perspectives on various issues in the shift to renewable energy.

Victoria cannot afford another delay to Western Renewables Link

September 16, 2026

RE-Alliance has warned the Victorian Government against delaying the Western Renewables Link, following Premier Ben Carroll's announcement of a new assessment of the project’s costs....

One Nation must tell Victorians which towns will host nuclear reactors

September 01, 2026

One Nation must tell regional Victorians which communities it expects to host nuclear power plants under its newly announced Victorian energy policy.

New guide helps put regional businesses in control of their energy

August 25, 2026

A new guide from RE-Alliance and Farmers for Climate Action will help farmers and other rural and regional small-business owners assess electrification options and make...

Media Highlights

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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.

'Power zones test plans'
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'Power zones test plans'

June 10, 2026

Our Policy and Engagement Manager, Tony Goodfellow, discusses the potential of Victoria's Renewable Energy Zones.

Via The Weekly Times

'There is no ‘Plan B’, we’ve got to make this one work'

February 18, 2026

RE-Alliance National Director Andrew Bray issues an open invitation to all VIC political parties: let's make transmission projects work for rural and regional Victorians.

Via The Weekly Times

Andrew Bray calling for Local Energy Hubs in Victoria

January 29, 2026

RE-Alliance National Director Andrew Bray continues our joint call for Local Energy Hubs, calling on the Victorian Government to establish the Hubs in renewable energy...

Via ABC South West Victoria

Submissions

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Our submissions to policy consultations and inquiries aim to keep rural and regional voices at the centre of decision-making about the shift to renewables.

Submission on the New England Renewable Energy Zone Access Scheme
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Submission on the New England Renewable Energy Zone Access Scheme

August 17, 2026

This submission makes recommendations to the proposed New England Access Scheme, which RE-Alliance broadly supports.

Submission on the Hunter-Central Coast Renewable Energy Zone Access Scheme
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Submission on the Hunter-Central Coast Renewable Energy Zone Access Scheme

August 12, 2026

This submission makes recommendations to the proposed Hunter-Central Coast Access Scheme, which RE-Alliance broadly supports.

Submission on NSW Biodiversity Offset Scheme Regulations

July 17, 2026

This submission makes recommendations to improve trust and confidence in the Biodiversity Offsets Scheme, to support NSW's renewable energy policy and give communities confidence the...

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