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West Australian
7 days ago
- Business
- West Australian
Amber-Jade Sanderson: WA primed for growth in global green energy transition
From wind and solar to big batteries and hydrogen, WA has a plan to achieve net zero by 2050. The Cook Government is embracing the challenges and opportunities presented by the energy transition. Our natural resources underpin our prosperity, drive our national economy, and supply the world. With that responsibility comes a share of emissions that are not just our own. Reducing these emissions will be good for West Australians and good for the world. We remain committed to achieving net zero through a credible trajectory — a trajectory specific to WA, not based on what other States and Territories are doing or think they can do. WA is the only State committed to getting out of coal by 2030, and we are on track to do that, reducing emissions from State-owned electricity generation by about 80 per cent by 2030. The global energy transition is an unprecedented opportunity to grow WA's economy, and create and sustain new, high-value jobs for the future. Our job is supporting our heavy industry to decarbonise to meet national emissions targets. We do that by investing in technology and transformational renewable energy projects, such as Synergy's big battery program, Pilbara Energy Transition, Pilbara Hydrogen Hub and the Vanadium battery in Kalgoorlie to name just a few. Not only is it an energy transition, it is the next economic transition. It will create and transition jobs in emerging green industries including batteries and critical minerals, hydrogen and ammonia and green metals. As a resource-rich State with an abundance of land, solar and wind required for renewable power generation, WA is primed to become a global renewable energy powerhouse. The Cook Government has committed $5.7 billion to renewable energy projects including transmission upgrades to replace coal-fired power stations while remaining realistic that we will need gas as a transition fuel. This transition is a whole-of-government priority. Collie's transition is a world-leading example of how governments can support local communities through the transition, ensuring they have sustainable industries and jobs. Our commitment to net zero is serious, and so is our Made in WA plan. Our reform agenda is focused on providing the settings that allow us to harness the State's natural resources to drive the clean energy transition, diversify the economy, and supply the world with the minerals and energy needed to decarbonise. I agree with Professor Peter Newman, who wrote in these pages in May on one point: green hydrogen is needed in industry, agriculture and mining to assist in the energy transition. That's why I attended the World Hydrogen Summit in Rotterdam last month to deliver the message that WA's ambition to develop a world-class hydrogen industry is stronger than ever. We are looking for partners willing to engage and invest and in response we can act to de-risk multiple projects at the same time, giving proponents greater certainty around access to critical infrastructure, reliable and affordable clean energy, and long-term offtake partners. We have a plan to achieve net-zero; it is a Made in WA plan. Amber-Jade Sanderson is the Minister for Energy and Decarbonisation.
Perth Now
18-05-2025
- Business
- Perth Now
Perth café's small bar bid blocked by noise regulations
An inner Perth café owner is up in arms after their local council knocked back a bid to operate as a small bar due to noise issues, despite planning to only open until 9pm three nights a week. The owners of La Mortazza, just 3km from the CBD in North Perth, were told their plans were 'incompatible with its setting'. The City of Vincent's rules forbid exceeding 49 decibels in the evening, and the plans, rated at a similar level to a beer garden, were at 54dB. Both levels are deemed to be moderate — or about the same level as a household refrigerator, normal speaking or light traffic. Renowned sustainable cities expert Peter Newman said strict noise regulations were 'unreasonable and uneconomic'. 'It's part of living in a city,' he said, emphasising the City of Vincent was under pressure to increase housing density due to its close proximity to small bars, cafes and urban life — often not available in Perth's outer suburbs. Professor Newman said that urban living requires working out how to co-exist, not have bans or blanket restrictions. 'It's unreasonable in terms of the future of that area because it's going into decline and people who want to live there are younger, and they want urban activity,' he said. 'Noise is a part of life, and it's welcomed.' Woodville Reserve and La Mortazza cafe is claimed to be 100 metres apart. Credit: Google Maps La Mortazza director Raffaella D'Alonzo said the process had been long and challenging — but the council's decision, made this week, would be appealed. 'We are very upset,' she said. 'Any business owner wants to grow. We've outgrown the daytime service and just wanted to try.' 'We wanted to have a very small menu, only what was fresh from the season, and beer with some wine or Prosecco from Italy,' 'Nothing crazy, nothing where people get smashed, or drunk, very simple.' La Mortazza is at the ground floor of a three-storey apartment building on busy Fitzgerald Street — just three blocks from the intersection with Angove Street. The plans were to extend trading hours until 9pm on Thursday to Saturday to become a small bar. Vincent chief executive David MacLennan said nearby residents had been consulted but suggested the owners had included 'beer garden' in their application — a claim in dispute. Staff member Abano Perruzza and owner Raffaella D'Alonzo pictured at cafe La Mortazza in North Perth. Credit: Ian Munro / The West Australian 'As the business is approved as a small bar, we requested a noise assessment that more accurately reflects what can be reasonably expected when operating as a small bar,' he said. 'In providing this assessment, the second acoustic assessment included a reference to noise levels that were equivalent to a beer garden.' Some locals supported the extension. Brenton Williams, who lives two doors away, said what the cafe brought to the community outweighed other issues. 'We need to remember what actually brings a community vibrancy – if you're looking for peace and quiet I'm not sure why you're living in a city, let alone North Perth,' he told Tuesday night's council meeting. 'I've experienced noise, and this is not noise.' West Australian Music chief executive Owen Whittle said that the Environmental Protection Act (1997) requires venues to keep noise emissions low but can be sometimes vary in application by local governments. 'A lot of that will come down to the zoning rules and kind of authorities that local governments have,' he said. Outside of La Mortazza. Credit: Supplied Mr Whittle said that sometimes venues can face challenges due to noise readings being taken outside of buildings, which may not accurately represent the noise impact inside homes. 'Noise emissions are measured from the closest wall of a residential building to the venue generally,' he said. 'That can often create a lot of difficulties for those venues, because it's not those noise readings aren't necessarily taken from inside, and they're not necessarily going to be a true representation of the kind of noise emissions or their impact on amenity,' 'They can be increased because, of course, the noise from outside of our building can be far higher than what might be in someone's living room or bedroom.' Australian Hotel Association chief executive Bradley Woods said that small bars have become increasingly popular as they 'offer vibrant spaces that contribute to their local communities'. 'It's important to strike a balance between supporting local business growth and maintaining the amenity of surrounding residential areas,' he said.
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
M&T Bank donates nearly $50k to fight food insecurity
(WIVT/WBGH) – A local banking institution is helping hunger relief organizations fight food insecurity in the Southern Tier. On Thursday, M&T Bank announced that it donated $46,500 in grant funding to 12 local organizations across Broome, Chemung, Cortland, Tioga, and Tompkins counties. The organizations that received grant funding to support hunger relief efforts include: Binghamton University Food Pantry Broome County Council of Churches Catholic Charities of Broome County Cortland County Agency on Aging Chenango County Catholic Charities Food Bank of the Southern Tier Loaves & Fishes Meals on Wheels – Chemung Meals on Wheels – Western Broome Nutrition or the Elderly – Tompkins County TACO Food Pantry Tioga County Rural Ministry In Broome County, 23.5% of residents face food insecurity. 15,212 households rely on SNAP benefits to meet their basic needs. These numbers have only risen since the COVID-19 pandemic. 'No one in our community should have to worry about their next meal. However, it is a devastating issue that impacts far too many of our neighbors here in the Southern Tier,' said Peter Newman, M&T Bank Regional President. 'At M&T Bank, our mission is to make a difference in people's lives—and supporting local groups that fight food insecurity is an important way we can help. We are thankful for the opportunity to support so many outstanding nonprofits dedicated to feeding communities across the region.' Every year, M&T Bank awards more than $500,000 in grant funding to nonprofit organizations in the Southern Tier. 35 Norwich locals going bald for St. Baldrick's Foundation M&T Bank donates nearly $50k to fight food insecurity 'Goodbye Cortland, and Godspeed': CNY newspaper prints its final edition Sunshine and warmer temperatures return for end of work-week DOT begins changing I-81 exit signs Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Mitolyn Reviews (2025): Investigative Report Uncovers Critical Customer Insights and Controversy Over Purple Peel Exploit for Weight Loss
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