Updates
I needed optimism
April 10, 2019
The Australian Wind Alliance recently caught up with the Ballarat based artist, Mairin Briody, to talk about her wind farm inspired paintings. While trying to...
Labor promises to restart climate policy in Australia
April 01, 2019
With a Labor government now a distinct possibility at the upcoming federal election, Australia may be about to taste what it’s like to have a...
Nundle and Hanging Rock consider wind farm proposal
March 15, 2019
Can a historic town remain historic if it hosts a wind farm? And if a town has a historic past does that mean the town...
Jay Weatherill’s lesson in leadership
November 09, 2018
"The decision to transition our state to renewable energy and address the issue of climate change was made by my predecessor, Mike Rann. What I'll...
Wind brings out the sun for Portland District Health
October 11, 2018
Not many Australians can say they’ve seen first-hand what worsening climate change looks like. When she was overseeing health services on low-lying Saibai Island, one...
Jay Weatherill to speak in Melbourne
October 10, 2018
FREE EVENT: Jay Weatherill in conversation with Adam Morton South Australia's journey to a renewable energy future Monday 29th October, 6.30 pm - 8 pm ...
Helping country kids get to Uni
October 04, 2018
Ahead of Wind Farm Open Day, I chatted with wind farm landholder, Peter Coy, about the tertiary education scholarship his family is establishing with the support...
Come for the wind, stay for the community
September 27, 2018
Ahead of Wind Farm Open Day, I caught up with Tarago local, Gill Shepherd, to learn about what makes the town tick, and what’s it...
Wind Farms open their gates to the public
September 15, 2018
There are nearly 100 wind farms across Australia, generating clean energy for Australian businesses and households and strengthening the social and economic fabric of regional...
Wind farm report way overblown
September 14, 2018
Leaked excerpts of a report are being used to pressure the South Gippsland Shire Council in their deliberations on a nuisance claim by neighbours of...
States stand strong on energy policy
August 10, 2018
While the National Energy Guarantee, or NEG, wasn't killed off at today's COAG meeting, State and Territory governments, led by Victorian Energy Minister, Lily D'Ambrosio, have laid...
Barunah Park farmer looking for a boost from the wind
July 31, 2018
The sweeping plains west of Geelong are perfect for wind farms. With a long agricultural history and swept by strong winds, the area around Rokewood...