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24–30 August 2026

10 stories this week

Cost2026-08-30

ARENA invests $105.6 million in next wave of solar innovation

Policy2026-08-30

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

Policy2026-08-30

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

Reliability2026-08-28

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

Sovereignty2026-08-27

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

Reliability2026-08-25

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

Cost2026-08-25

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

Nuclear2026-08-25

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

Reliability2026-08-24

AEMO warns on energy shortages after coal closures - MacroBusiness

Reliability2026-08-24

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

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