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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.

Coalition must explain how its energy wrecking ball would deliver cheaper, reliable power
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Coalition must explain how its energy wrecking ball would deliver cheaper, reliable power

September 24, 2026

The Coalition’s proposed energy bill threatens to upend work already under way across regional Australia, and doesn’t present a costed alternative showing what it would...

Regional leaders united on securing lasting community benefits from renewables

September 16, 2026

One hundred regional leaders and community representatives have gathered in Toowoomba for a two-day summit concluding today, focused on ensuring large-scale renewable energy development delivers...

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....

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.

Victoria can't afford another delay to Western Renewables Link

September 17, 2026

Our Policy & Engagement Manager Tony Goodfellow says that a project delay to Western Renewables Link would create further uncertainty for regional communities.

Via Stock & Land

'Regions must be heard'

August 11, 2026

Renewable energy and agriculture can work together – but the interests of regional Victoria have to be addressed, says David Jochinke, Wimmera farmer and former...

'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

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 Tasmania's Code of Conduct for Renewable Projects
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Submission on Tasmania's Code of Conduct for Renewable Projects

September 11, 2026

RE-Alliance supports Tasmania establishing a legislated Code of Conduct for renewable energy projects. The Draft Code provides a strong foundation, but should substantially strengthen community...

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.

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