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Does the “clean energy” claim from data centres being built on the North Shore add up?
Jun 12, 2026

Does the “clean energy” claim from data centres being built on the North Shore add up?

Renewable energy contracts might not be enough for the industry to mitigate its impacts, critics say.

Huw Bradshaw
EnergyEnergy
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Why are data centre companies cosying up to fossil fuel giants?
May 29, 2026

Why are data centre companies cosying up to fossil fuel giants?

As community opposition on the North Shore grows, there are calls for a pause on new projects in Australia.

Huw Bradshaw
EnergyEnergy
When will the North Shore get electric ferries?
May 15, 2026

When will the North Shore get electric ferries?

According to Transport for NSW, it could be as long as a decade before the highest capacity ferry service goes electric.

Huw Bradshaw
EnergyEnergy
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Community opposition to data centres is exploding. Where has it come from?
May 13, 2026

Community opposition to data centres is exploding. Where has it come from?

A proposal for a Lane Cove centre received nearly 400 submissions against the project.

Huw Bradshaw
EnergyEnergy
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“Choosing to leave Australians exposed”: North Shore MP rails against EV tax changes
May 05, 2026

“Choosing to leave Australians exposed”: North Shore MP rails against EV tax changes

The Treasurer argues there are now many electric vehicles in the low-to-mid price range.

Huw Bradshaw
EnergyEnergy
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North Shore MPs pushed for a gas tax the PM says won't work. Who's right?
May 01, 2026

North Shore MPs pushed for a gas tax the PM says won't work. Who's right?

The current system was designed in the 1980s for smaller onshore oil projects.

Huw Bradshaw
EnergyEnergy
Solar and strata: how do you escape the bureaucratic nightmare?
Apr 24, 2026

Solar and strata: how do you escape the bureaucratic nightmare?

“The biggest hurdle is actually having someone willing to commit their time and effort”.

Huw Bradshaw
EnergyEnergy
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Kids are baking in classrooms. These North Shore parents say they have a solution
Apr 17, 2026

Kids are baking in classrooms. These North Shore parents say they have a solution

Prime rooftop real estate is being wasted, and could be put to better use.

Huw Bradshaw
EnergyEnergy
North Shore trains to run 100% on renewables by 2027
Apr 17, 2026

North Shore trains to run 100% on renewables by 2027

Bus and ferry services will continue to rely on fossil fuels.

Huw Bradshaw
EnergyEnergy
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How do you install solar on a heritage home?
Apr 10, 2026

How do you install solar on a heritage home?

Hunters Hill is struggling to adapt to the future while maintaining its past.

Huw Bradshaw
EnergyEnergy
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$400 million dollar data centre proposed for Lane Cove West
Apr 09, 2026

$400 million dollar data centre proposed for Lane Cove West

The local council has raised concerns that increased development could be leading to grid instability.

Huw Bradshaw
EnergyEnergy
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“A disservice to our future”: Climate disinformation is a coordinated attack on communities
Apr 02, 2026

“A disservice to our future”: Climate disinformation is a coordinated attack on communities

From Facebook groups to mainstream media, bad info is leaking into our lives.

Huw Bradshaw
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