Victorian Coalition says it would not accelerate end of coal power

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How it spread - 19 original reports, 3 reprints

1. Thu, 13 August 2026

   1 report
   • ABC News (Australia)23:44first to report
     Victorian Coalition says it would not accelerate end of coal power

     The Coalition pledges not to accelerate the end of coal-powered energy in Victoria should it win the November state election.

2. Wed, 19 August 2026

   2 reports
   • ABC News (Australia)05:25
     Coalition vows to scrap VNI West transmission project in Victoria

     The Victorian Liberal and National parties will scrap the controversial VNI West transmission project if the Coalition wins the state election in November.

   • ABC News (Australia)20:09
     Coalition's power line pledge could win back farmer votes

     West Victorian farmers, increasingly supportive of One Nation, welcome the Coalition's announcement to scrap a controversial transmission line.

3. Sat, 22 August 2026

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   • ABC News (Australia)21:22
     Election fight heats up over proposed $7.6 billion powerline through Victoria

     A key issue shaping up for this November's state election is Victoria's power supply. The Labor government has signed a deal for $7.6 billion powerline, while the Coalition has hardened its stance to block the project.

4. Sun, 30 August 2026

   1 report
   • ABC News (Australia)03:02
     Hanson pushes more coal, fewer renewables without detailing cost

     One Nation vows to remove renewable energy zones and scrap compulsory land acquisition for VNI West at a regional Victorian rally.

5. Mon, 31 August 2026

   3 reports
   • mandurahmail.com.au04:52
     One Nation turns up election heat with energy pitch

     A populist party has promised to extend the life of a coal-fired power plant as part of an...

     3 reprints

     • begadistrictnews.com.au31 Aug, 04:52their copy
     • macleayargus.com.au31 Aug, 04:52their copy
     • queanbeyanage.com.au31 Aug, 04:52their copy
   • dailymail.com05:35
     One Nation vows to ramp up gas exploration in Victoria energy policy

     Pauline Hanson has revealed her party's new energy policy ahead of a crucial election.

   • ABC News (Australia)08:09
     One Nation commits to coal-fired power and lifting nuclear ban in Victoria

     One Nation leader Pauline Hanson and state leader Warren Pickering travelled to the Latrobe Valley to announce the party's Victorian energy policy.

6. Thu, 10 September 2026

   1 report
   • ABC News (Australia)06:33
     One Nation to back Greens' gas fracking ban in SA's South East

     In an unlikely political alliance, One Nation will back a Greens' bill to permanently ban fracking for gas on South Australia's Limestone Coast.

7. Wed, 16 September 2026

   1 report
   • ABC News (Australia)04:16
     ACT Greens end key working relationship with government

     The Greens have blown up their relationship with the ACT government, leaving the minority Labor government in a perilous position.

8. Wed, 23 September 2026

   2 reports
   • ABC News (Australia)03:25
     Coalition vows to 'take a chainsaw' to climate laws, offshore wind

     The Coalition has promised a major slowdown of renewables if it wins power, including scrapping most offshore renewables sites, formalising its commitment to unpick Australia's key climate policies.

   • The Guardian World06:45
     Angus Taylor pledges to repeal swathe of climate policies, saying ‘Australia has done its bit’

     Several measures were previously introduced or supported by Coalition, prompting claim Liberals and Nationals would ‘let climate change rip’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Angus Taylor has vowed to repeal a raft of emissions reduction and renewable energy policies, including several measures supported by or introduced under past Coalition governments, within a month of being elected prime minister, prompting...

9. Fri, 25 September 2026

   1 report
   • lithgowmercury.com.au01:13
     'Irreversible': Massive green energy project powers ahead despite local outrage

     First transmission lines strung at the site of state's first REZ.

10. Tue, 29 September 2026

    1 report
    • The Guardian World15:00edited after publishing ×2
      From One Nation to fossil fuels, Adam Bandt and Bob Brown reveal vision for Greens ahead of leadership showdown

      previouslySenior Greens figures say new leadership must stop Labor approving fossil fuel projects ‘by whatever means’

      Senior Greens figures say Larissa Waters’ successor must stop Labor approving fossil fuel projects ‘by whatever means’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The former Greens leader Adam Bandt says the party’s new leadership team, which could be chosen as early as Wednesday, will face mounting pressure to block the Albanese government from approving any new coal and gas projects “by whatever means”. Bandt told...

11. Fri, 2 October 2026

    1 report
    • ABC News (Australia)21:16
      One Nation makes election promise to revive Victoria's timber sector

      One Nation has promised to resume native timber logging in Victoria if it wins the state election, but the party would not say if it has costed the policy.

12. Sun, 4 October 2026

    1 report
    • ABC News (Australia)20:16
      Roads, renewables and state taxes spark debate at Ripon election forum

      Renewable energy transmission lines, the emergency services levy and roads were contentious topics at a candidates' forum in the marginal regional Victorian electorate of Ripon on Sunday.

13. Wed, 14 October 2026

    1 report
    • ABC News (Australia)21:30
      Victoria gives final state approval for biggest wind farm in southern hemisphere

      The 219-turbine wind farm, on agricultural land at Warracknabeal in the state's west, now needs federal government approval.

14. Thu, 15 October 2026

    1 report
    • dungogchronicle.com.au17:00
      John Price was an advocate and a true gentleman. Here's how he helped us.

      Letters: 'It was sad to read of his death.'

15. Mon, 19 October 2026

    1 report
    • ABC News (Australia)19:53
      What would it take to finally oust ACT Labor?

      Labor has been in office in the ACT for 25 years, and while it's not always been smooth sailing, the party's grip on power has been particularly tested in the past 12 months.