The issue isn't if communities back renewables, it's what they demand first

Three Western Australian towns show what communities need to back renewable energy. They need genuine consultation. They need fair financial benefits. They need proven environmental gains.

Why it mattersAustralia needs regional communities on board for its energy transition. Treating them as partners rather than obstacles will make the shift faster and smoother.

AustraliaDirectly shapes how quickly Australia can build the renewable capacity and transmission needed to meet climate and affordability goals. Success requires listening to regional concerns now, not overriding them.

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267,000 Australian homes at risk from rising seas by 2100

The Climate Council projects more than 267,000 coastal properties will face damage from flooding by end of century.

Why it mattersHundreds of billions in property damage and lost land affects property values, insurance costs, and whether people can stay in coastal areas.