The government will open up new gas supplies and back the construction of a gas-fired power station in a mammoth new plan that aims to prevent an energy price spike.

The steep rise in Australia's gas prices became inevitable once approval was granted for 10 giant LNG plants that lock the nation in to a competitive global market, writes Michael Janda.

The CSIRO is accused of having a conflict of interest after releasing a report on coal seam gas that says fracking has little-to-no impact on the environment, while critics also question the sample...

Mick McCormack says the retired Dow Chemical man's pipe dreams and myth-making will not solve the east coast energy crisis.

Federal and NSW Governments establish taskforce to examine options for Liddell closure that’s set to reignite pro-coal push.

Angus Taylor says proposed new coal fire stations in NSW are a state issue for now, with any Federal approval a long way off.

Report challenges justification for government underwriting of up to five new gas-fired generators