Port Augusta's former coal power station has been identified as one of seven sites for a nuclear energy plant, but the community remains divided over the plan and has made emotional submissions to a federal inquiry.
Australia declines to join UK and US-led nuclear energy development pact
Acting Prime Minister Richard Marles says the agreement, which Australia had been expected to join, is not relevant to the country's circumstances.
Photo shows A long exposure shows a nuclear plant illuminated at night, with a white cloud of steam emerging from the top of two reactors.Community divided over Coalition’s plans for nuclear power plant
A federal parliamentary inquiry is travelling the country visiting communities earmarked for a nuclear power plant in the Coalition’s energy plan.
Has Video Duration: 7 minutes 49 seconds.Locals divided at first regional public hearing on nuclear power in central Queensland
The federal government holds the first nuclear energy inquiry hearing outside Canberra and the central Queensland community of Biloela is split over the prospect of a reactor in its backyard.
Photo shows Part of a power station behind some treesAstron Corporation's Donald rare earths mine sparks debate over Victoria's nuclear prohibition laws
A Victorian mine will start exporting a rare earths concentrate from 2026, which can be processed into commercial quantities of uranium, sparking protests from farmers and an environmental group.
Photo shows Man crouches down in a field with a young boy, both looking at the cropGoing the nuclear option in Queensland would be 'hugely messy' for a future Dutton government, say legal experts
Federal Nationals leader David Littleproud says he expects Queensland to fall into line on nuclear power if the Coalition wins the next federal election. What does the law say?
Photo shows Two men talking to each other.Taiwan working to phase out its nuclear energy grid
Taiwan's last reactor is set to be decommissioned in 2025 amid fears of earthquakes and safe waste disposal.
Photo shows Nuclear Power Phase Out: An aerial shot fo a coastal highway on the edge of verdant green mountains.Has Video Duration: 3 minutes 40 seconds.Taiwan's only months away from shutting off all nuclear power, but some question whether the tech powerhouse is ready
Taiwan is months away from phasing out its last nuclear plant, and while some are happy, others question how the tech powerhouse will power itself.
Photo shows A yellow metal bar gate with the nuclear symbol on itOpposition Leader Peter Dutton heckled by protesters opposed to building a nuclear power station in Collie
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has been met by angry protesters in Collie, who oppose his plan to build a nuclear power station in the town.
Has Video Duration: 1 minute 52 seconds.Angry protesters confront Peter Dutton in WA town over his plan to build nuclear power plant
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is met by angry protesters in Collie, one of seven places nationwide where a power station could be based under the Coalition's nuclear policy.
Photo shows A sideshot of someone walking away from a cameraLabor MP hopes nuclear power inquiry will help answer voters' 'many questions'
The government has surprised the Coalition by announcing an inquiry into the deployment of nuclear power, including small modular reactors, to report back by April 30.
Photo shows A man with a beard stands in the house of representatives.Peter Dutton says this is the kind of nuclear reactor Australia needs. How is it working for the US?
As Australia considers the possibility of a nuclear-powered future, the US gives us insights into what does, and doesn't, work.
Photo shows Early morning sun shining through steam clouds billowing from a nuclear power plant.Search for uranium in massive area of outback SA gets the green light
Licensing approvals have been granted for a uranium exploration project in a remote area of South Australia. The project, spanning a total 3,000 square kilometres, is expected to start in October.
Photo shows an aerial shot of a long, straight and dusty road with pastoral land on either side of it on a clear dayDutton's plan for nuclear power will open up a $70 billion gas gap, Labor says
Closing the nuclear-energy electricity gap with gas power will cost $70 billion, boost emissions by 325 million tonnes, and increase gas usage through to 2035 by five times annual production, according to new Labor analysis.
Photo shows A gas plant.Matt Kean speaks on nuclear power proposal
Peter Dutton today reaffirmed the Coalition's commitment to nuclear power. Matt Kean has been appointed chair of the Climate Change Authority.
Has Video Duration: 7 minutes 55 seconds.'Very different advice': Climate Change Authority chair Matt Kean contradicts Dutton on nuclear power
Climate Change Authority head Matt Kean says expert advice differs to what Peter Dutton says about nuclear and renewables being companions not competitors.
Photo shows A man speaks at a lecternIn a void of detail, two reports attempt to spell the challenge for Peter Dutton to go nuclear
Two reports that suggest nuclear power would push up power bills by hundreds of dollars and leave as much as half of Australia's energy demands unmet are being used by the government to tighten the screws on the Coalition over its nuclear proposal.
Photo shows A nuclear cooling plantEarthquake swarm puts nuclear plans on shaky ground
Australia is not really known for its seismic activity, but a series of earthquakes have rocked two communities in rural Australia in recent weeks.
Has Video Duration: 6 minutes 56 seconds.China to build molten salt nuclear reactor on the edge of the Gobi Desert
Dr Mark Ho from the Australian Nuclear Association explains how the proposed nuclear power plant would work.
Photo shows Molten Salt Reactor: An aerial image of roads and buildings in a brown dusty desert setting.Has Video Duration: 4 minutes 4 seconds.China to build first-ever thorium molten salt nuclear power station in Gobi Desert
China plans to build the world's first-ever nuclear power station using molten salt as the fuel carrier and coolant, and thorium as a fuel source — revealed in a since-deleted report posted on the Shanghai Institute of Applied Physics website.
Photo shows Two samples of fluoride salt as a solid and as a liquid.Newly-appointed climate adviser Matt Kean tells government to keep open mind on nuclear
The Climate Change Authority says Australia has a decade to remove 75 per cent of its emissions if it wants to have any chance to keep global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius — and with such a mammoth task, it is keeping its mind open to nuclear.
Photo shows the nsw shadow minister for health matt kean looking at the camera as he addresses the media