Australia news live: activists lock onto Newcastle coal loaders on last day of Rising Tide protest; Greens call for 25% gas export tax

Greens senator Steph Hodgins-May says gas corporations have created ‘crisis’ Australian households have to pay for. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNew energy infrastructure needed if major coal plant shut as plannedUrgent investment is needed in new energy infrastructure – particularly synchronous generators – if New South Wales’ Eraring coal power plant is to shut as planned in 2027, authorities have warned. Continue reading...