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Energy news · edition

24–30 August 2026

22 stories this week

Cost2026-08-30

ARENA invests $105.6 million in next wave of solar innovation

Policy2026-08-30

Rejected emissions lever would have hastened coal closures - The Australian

Policy2026-08-30

Rejected emissions lever would have hastened coal closures - theaustralian.com.au

Policy2026-08-30

Victoria is about to host Australia's first offshore wind auction. But what is it? - ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Sovereignty2026-08-29

Inside Lynas Rare Earths and the race to build supply chains beyond China - CNBC

Reliability2026-08-29

Extending lifespan of Eraring Power Station is NSW’s only hope to ‘keep the lights on’ - news24.com.au

Reliability2026-08-28

Yallourn operator locks in 2028 exit as mine wind-down begins - afr.com

Reliability2026-08-28

Still no word on Snowy 2.0 as Bowen underlines importance of transmission: “They are not being built ... - Renew Economy

Materials2026-08-28

[SMM Rare Earth Bulletin] Australia’s Lynas Rare Earths said on August - Shanghai Metals Market

Sovereignty2026-08-27

Lynas expands global footprint, eyes new rare earths supply deals - Reuters

Cost2026-08-27

From $1,200 to $0: Murrumbateman Retiree Cashes in on Australia’s Battery Boom as Power Bills Rise - Yass Valley Times

Cost2026-08-27

ABS data shows higher energy costs lift manufacturing prices - australianmanufacturing.com.au

Materials2026-08-26

Lynas expands global footprint, eyes new rare earths supply deals - Mining.com

Cost2026-08-25

Smelters push for more ‘flexible’ climate rules - afr.com

Reliability2026-08-25

NSW power grid on the blink in 2030: new warning from regulator - The Australian

Nuclear2026-08-25

Nuclear brawl erupts over powering Australia’s AI data boom - afr.com

Reliability2026-08-25

Data centre build and renewables delays put squeeze on power grid - afr.com

Reliability2026-08-24

Forecasts reveal effect of data centre rush on electricity grid - ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Policy2026-08-24

Labor to soften gas rules but oversupply goal stays - The Australian

Policy2026-08-24

Labor to soften gas rules but oversupply goal stays - The Australian

Policy2026-08-24

Labor’s plan to reserve more domestic gas stirs hopes of a revival - SMH.com.au

Reliability2026-08-24

AEMO warns on energy shortages after coal closures - MacroBusiness