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War of words blows up over proposed Illawarra offshore wind zone
Federal Member for Gilmore, Fiona Phillips, has accused Liberal rival Andrew Constance of back-flipping over his support for renewable energy. File photo
Glenn Ellard
Opinion
Wollongong's climate wars are about to get messy, but it didn't have to be this way
Connor Pearce
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Lobster fisherman Mark Horne speaks at a press conference with Nationals leader David Littleproud in Wollongong on Monday, June 18. Picture by Anna Warr
What submissions on wind zone plan revealed about the Illawarra
Connor Pearce
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Anti-offshore wind farm protesters gathered at a press conference with Nationals leader David Littleproud in Wollongong on Monday. Picture by Anna Warr

No nuclear, no offshore wind for Illawarra in Coalition plan

Leader of the Nationals David Littleproud meets with anti-wind farm protesters in Wollongong. Picture by Anna Warr
Connor Pearce
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What you've got to say about the Illawarra offshore wind zone

Newsroom
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What you've got to say about the Illawarra offshore wind zone
Explainer

Illawarra offshore wind zone declared: Here's what happens next

Connor Pearce
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A visualisation of turbines off Port Kembla, as provided by the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.
Will an Illawarra wind farm be built with local steel? No guarantees
Chris Bowen tours the Port Kembla steelworks with Whitlam MP Stephen Jones (left) prior to declaring the Illawarra offshore wind zone. Picture by Adam McLean
Connor Pearce
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Illawarra offshore wind: Did Chris Bowen get the balance right?
Connor Pearce
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Alison Byrnes, Chris Bowen and Stephen Jones at the announcement of the declared Illawarra offshore wind zone. Picture by Adam McLean
Illawarra wind zone 20km out to sea gets go-ahead
Connor Pearce
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The wind zone, likely to eventually house turbines similar to this, will be declared on June 15, 2024. Picture supplied
Offshore wind more expensive than previously thought: CSIRO
Connor Pearce
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The nascent nature of the floating offshore wind industry could mean that projects are more expensive. Picture supplied
Gippsland given the go ahead for offshore wind, next up Illawarra
Connor Pearce
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Emily Scivetti (left) of Oceanex, said the Illawarrra offshore wind zone (lower map) was the next region to be determined after minister Chris Bowen (right) granted feasibility licences for the Gippsland offshore wind zone (upper map). Graphic by ACM
In Depth
Winds of war: New group forms to fight offshore farms in the Illawarra
Connor Pearce
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Members of Responsible Future (Illawarra Chapter) Alex O'Brien, Amanda De Lore and Grant Drinkwater. Picture by Anna Warr
Largest survey of its kind reveals our attitudes to offshore wind
Connor Pearce
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A new survey has revealed that when it comes to offshore wind farms, most people sit somewhere in the middle.
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
Connor Pearce
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Energy and climate change minister Chris Bowen said renewables, including offshore wind, were the cheapest energy option.
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 says a wind zone would be 'catastrophic' for his club and sport.
Connor Pearce
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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
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
200 fake signatures on anti Illawarra wind farm petition
Connor Pearce
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Cunningham MP Alison Byrnes said the fake signatures were part of a coordinated effort.
'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
Explainer
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.

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