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Largest survey of its kind reveals our attitudes to offshore wind
A new survey has revealed that when it comes to offshore wind farms, most people sit somewhere in the middle.
Connor Pearce
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Don't make our mistakes: Dutch wind expert's tips for the Illawarra
Connor Pearce
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Dutch offshore wind expert Dr Jan van der Tempel was in Wollongong to speak with supporters of a proposed offshore wind zone. Picture by Sylvia Liber
How Port Kembla could support offshore wind as far away as Victoria
Natalie Croxon
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One of the concept plans for the development of Port Kembla's outer harbour as an offshore wind port terminal, released in February 2023.
Nuclear triple the cost of offshore wind, latest CSIRO report reveals
Energy and climate change minister Chris Bowen said renewables, including offshore wind, were the cheapest energy option.
Connor Pearce
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No major role for offshore Illawarra wind farm in shock new energy forecast
Connor Pearce
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Offshore wind will play a more limited role in Australia's future energy grid, a report from Australia's energy market operator has found. Picture from file.
Long wait ahead for decision on Illawarra wind zone declaration
Connor Pearce
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A surfer during the paddle out to oppose the Illawarra offshore wind zone. Picture by Wesley Lonergan
'I'm moving to WA if wind farms get built,' vows Shellharbour game fisher
Jay McIlquham, president of Shellharbour Game Fishing Club, fears his club and sport will be wiped out if the Illawarra offshore wind farm goes ahead. Picture by Robert Peet
Jay McIlquham says a wind zone would be 'catastrophic' for his club and sport.
Connor Pearce
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Wind farm should be 'no closer' than 20km offshore, says Alison Byrnes
Connor Pearce
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Cunningham MP Alison Byrnes speaks at a offshore wind community forum held in Thirroul in October. Picture by Robert Peet
Why our homepage has been taken over by our wind zone coverage
Gayle Tomlinson
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Views of the Illawarra from Bald Hill. Picture by Anna Warr
'Shelve your plans': Illawarra Liberals to fight offshore wind zone
Local members are unhappy with how consultation has been conducted.
Connor Pearce
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Preisdent of the Kiama branch of the NSW Liberal Party Michael Cains said plans for an offshore wind farm did not address environmental and economic concerns. Insert picture by Anna Warr, background image supplied
Explainer
28 answers to your questions on the Illawarra offshore wind zone
Connor Pearce
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Alison Byrnes MP talking during the Thirroul Community forum on wind farms on at the Thirroul Community Centre. Picture by Robert Peet
Your questions answered: How wind farms are built and the impact on the ocean
Connor Pearce
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Onlookers watch the paddle-out against the proposed offshore wind farm zone. Picture by Wesley Lonergan
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BlueFloat approvals saga: What happened, how did we get here, and what next?
Connor Pearce
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Is the proposal for an offshore wind farm zone all at sea, or heading in the right direction? Picture supplied
BlueFloat withdraws plans for 105 Illawarra turbines - but fight not over
Days after outlining plans for 105 turbines, company reconsiders timing.
Connor Pearce
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Documents submitted as part of the environmental approvals process show three options for how the cables would connect the wind farm to the grid.
Wollongong conspiracy theorist sets out to 'infiltrate' local anti-wind group
Connor Pearce
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The crowds at the anti offshore wind farm protest on Flagstaff Hill on Sunday, October 29. Picture by Wesley Lonergan. Inset of David Graham at the protest.
Are we better off with or without? Panel debates Illawarra wind farm proposal
Connor Pearce
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Cunningham MP Alison Byrnes has said she supports a community energy dividend, to distribute any benefits from a proposed offshore wind farm. Picture by Wesley Lonergan
Environment group backs Illawarra offshore wind, warns of misinformation
The peak Australian environment group said the proposed project would need to come with protection of conservation areas.
Connor Pearce
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Australian Conservation Foundation CEO Kelly O'Shanassy said the country's chief environmental group supported the proposed Illawarra offshore wind zone.
Illawarra wind farms no roadblock on 'humpback highway': experts
Studies of whale behaviour have shown most prefer to stay close to shore.
Connor Pearce Amandine Ahrens
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A whale tail slapping off Wollongong. Picture by Kirk Gilmour
Big crowd turns out for Wollongong rally against coastal wind farm
Natalie Croxon
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Some of the crowd at Sunday's rally against a proposed offshore wind farm zone. Picture by Wesley Lonergan

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