Australia live news update: energy ministers hold emergency talks on supply issues and price hikes
Queensland’s energy minister has issued a statement before the state and territory leaders’ meeting withsaid he was taking to the meeting with a “sense of optimism”: that the new federal government’s “cooperative and collaborative” approach would yield better results than previously seen:
De Brenni said greater investment in renewables would be the cheapest means to lessen the impacts of the global market and could deliver Australia energy independence: The formula we are following to keep downward pressure on power prices focuses on connecting more renewables and back-up storage to our grid.China has warned Australia to stop “provocations” or face “serious consequences” after the federal government said a Chinese jet plane was intercepted, the AFP and Guardian staff report.
The aircraft “approached for reconnaissance, ignoring repeated warnings from the Chinese side”, defence ministry spokesmanorganised naval and air forces to identify the military aircraft “issuing a warning to drive it away”, Tan said:
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Live news updates: Dutton says he is ‘not afraid’ to discuss nuclear power in Australia; Albanese in JakartaAustralia news live updates: Anthony Albanese to meet Joko Widodo after touching down in Indonesia
Read more »
Australia news LIVE updates: Anthony Albanese starts Indonesia trip with business breakfast, Joko Widodo meetingBREAKING: Anthony Albanese is holding a press conference after Indonesian meetings while British PM Boris Johnson will face a leadership vote over 'Partygate'. Follow updates here.
Read more »
Follow the 9News live breaking news blog throughout the dayShe’s done it! Minjee Lee has won the US Open by four strokes at Pine Needles in North Carolina. Lee will take home a record $US1.8 million top prize - the largest in women's golf history. 'It’s been my dream since I was a little girl.' 9News MORE:
Read more »
Follow the 9News live breaking news blog throughout the dayALERT: Strong winds have impacted some services at Sydney Airport, with around 40 flights cancelled across domestic arrivals and departures. MORE: Full update TONIGHT at 6pm. 9News
Read more »
Follow the 9News live breaking news blog throughout the dayThe AFP says it has identified as many as 5,000 members of the mafia responsible for smuggling huge drug shipments and money laundering. DamoNews has the details. 9News MORE:
Read more »
Australia news LIVE updates: Madeleine King says power station operators need to ‘get moving’Resources Minister Madeleine King says government can only do so much and energy companies need to move quicker; Jim Chalmers warns inflation means a “difficult winter” ahead. Follow updates here.
Read more »