The Summer Ahead: Can our power grids stand the heat?
The Briefing5 Sep 2023

The Summer Ahead: Can our power grids stand the heat?

We're facing down the prospect of rolling blackouts this summer, with temperatures expected to break records. To find out about just where we’re at with our energy mix, we speak with Professor Samantha Hepburn who is an expert in environmental law research at Deakin University about what we need to do to safeguard our energy supply for the future.

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A Senate inquiry will be held into blocked Qatar Airways flights

Alan Joyce is out as new CEO Vanessa Hudson starts

Australia’s largest coal-powered station to stay open past its closure date

Spain sacks World Cup-winning women's coach Jorge Vilda

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