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Renew Economy Monday, March 9, 2026 - 19:34 Source

ararat wind farmSpanish wind giant buys wind farm that was once the biggest in Australia, and which it hopes to free from grid constraints with the addition of new transmission lines.

The post Spanish energy giant completes purchase of wind farm it hopes to free from grid constraints appeared first on Renew Economy.

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Your Democracy Monday, March 9, 2026 - 19:31 Source

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Renew Economy Monday, March 9, 2026 - 19:19 Source

mortlake battery origin energy Victoria BESSVictoria's second-largest big battery, constructed next to the state's biggest gas generator, has joined the grid management system.

The post Victoria’s second-largest big battery poised to charge up, next to the state’s biggest gas generator appeared first on Renew Economy.

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Your Democracy Monday, March 9, 2026 - 17:21 Source

Australian personnel aboard a US nuclear submarine during an attack on an Iranian vessel highlight the deeper implications of AUKUS – and the risk of Australia being drawn into American wars.

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Your Democracy Monday, March 9, 2026 - 16:57 Source

A congressional committee has voted to summon US Attorney General Pam Bondi to testify about the investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

The motion to subpoena Bondi was introduced by Nancy Mace, a Republican lawmaker, who accused the justice department of a "cover-up".

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THE BLOT REPORT Monday, March 9, 2026 - 16:53 Source
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Your Democracy Monday, March 9, 2026 - 16:11 Source

Global oil prices have jumped above $110 (£82.74) a barrel and stock markets have slumped as the escalating US-Israeli war with Iran has fuelled fears of prolonged disruption to shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.

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Renew Economy Monday, March 9, 2026 - 14:02 Source

Federal energy minister dismisses reports of row-backs on clean energy and EV spending amid speculation about the upcoming budget and apparent panic-buying of petrol.

The post “The speculation is wrong:” Bowen dismisses talk of clean energy, EV roll-backs as Australians panic over oil appeared first on Renew Economy.

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Renew Economy Monday, March 9, 2026 - 14:00 Source

Early results from Australia’s New Vehicle Efficiency Standard are in. Plus, Jaecoo J5, Hyundai Elexio, and electric trucks' role in Australia’s energy security.

The post The Driven Podcast: Car makers clear first NVES hurdle as EV transition accelerates appeared first on Renew Economy.

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Renew Economy Monday, March 9, 2026 - 13:42 Source

 FRV AustraliaNZ government plans to import gas raises questions about whether this is the best approach to strengthening energy security. New analysis suggests it is not.

The post New modelling shows renewable electricity can meet NZ future demand – without importing gas appeared first on Renew Economy.

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Renew Economy Monday, March 9, 2026 - 13:11 Source

 One NationTyron Whitten says he's opposed to large scale solar and for "cheap" coal and nuclear. But Sky Energy aims... to enable the one and avoid the other.

The post One Nation senator who hates renewables, backs nuclear, owns shares in solar-battery company appeared first on Renew Economy.

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Renew Economy Monday, March 9, 2026 - 12:58 Source

A rush to get the biggest possible discount on a really big battery, before changes to the rules, delivers a new record for the Cheaper Home Batteries rebate.

The post Battery rebate smashes new record as households pile in – and size up – ahead of changes appeared first on Renew Economy.

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THE BLOT REPORT Monday, March 9, 2026 - 12:34 Source

Some time ago, I wrote a piece about the batshit idiocy of Christian zionists1, which I summarise here. Christian Zionism is theological and political movement that supports the return of the Jewish diaspora to a Jewish homeland in Palestine, based on readings of parts of the bible that suggest that Palestine is a sacred land promised to the Jews by God. Even more bizarre is that Christian Zionists believe that by blessing and supporting the Jewish people and the modern state of Israel, they themselves will be blessed by God. The batshit extension of this is as follows.

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THE BLOT REPORT Monday, March 9, 2026 - 12:08 Source
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John Quiggin Monday, March 9, 2026 - 12:07 Source

Another Monday Message Board. Post comments on any topic. Civil discussion and no coarse language please. Side discussions and idees fixes to the sandpits, please.

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