Renewables done right
'Renewables done right' series trailer
June 11, 2025
This is the trailer for 'Renewables done right', a series where rural and regional Australians share their experiences of living alongside renewable energy.
Renewables funding education – Salt Creek Scholarship
June 10, 2025
"I knew how expensive it was for country kids to go to university, and it does stop some of them getting their education. As a...
Merinos under wind turbines – Peter Coy
June 10, 2025
"It's great to feel that apart from producing good wool and good fibre, we're generating enough power on this property, without any input from me,...
Refurbishing unused buildings for workforce accommodation
June 08, 2025
How can upgrading unused facilities ease the housing pressure in rural and regional communities? This is a case study in a series showing how Australia’s...
Housing as an essential consideration in renewable energy development
June 06, 2025
What if renewable energy companies made housing a whole-of-business consideration? This is a case study in a series showing how Australia’s shift to renewable energy...
Local government leading long-term housing legacy
June 06, 2025
How are local councils balancing local housing needs while progressing renewable energy developments? This is a case study in a series showing how Australia’s shift...
Wetlands and wind farms – Candice Parker and Damian Jones
June 06, 2025
“Part of the regulations for wind farms is that they need to provide some additional nesting habitats for brolgas, and that's where the additional wetlands...
Community benefits and renewables – David Clark
June 06, 2025
“The Waubra Wind Farm pays $100,000 a year that the community fund has and spends on projects just within this area. For a small community...
Sheep under solar – Tony Inder
June 05, 2025
"From a wool growing point of view, it'll be more productive under panels than it was before panels." Watch Tony Inder, Wellington merino wool grower,...
Farming with transmission – Lee Kingma
June 04, 2025
"We just work round the power lines as we would with any obstacle. They don’t really have a big impact for anything that we do...
Community-led housing delivery in small towns
June 01, 2025
How can community-led housing models address housing shortages in small towns? This is a case study in a series showing how Australia’s shift to renewable...
Safe emergency housing for women
May 29, 2025
What housing outcomes can renewable energy projects deliver for communities? This is a case study in a series showing how Australia’s shift to renewable energy...