Official Media Releases from Responsible Future (Illawarra Chapter)
Here you’ll find the official media releases from Responsible Future (Illawarra Chapter) Inc which will provide comprehensive insights into our latest endeavours, stances on pertinent issues, and organisational updates.
They will be a vital source for understanding our ongoing efforts and viewpoints as we navigate and shape the conversation around sustainable development in our region.
Responsible Future’s Expanding Media Presence
In a short time, Responsible Future (Illawarra Chapter) Inc has established itself as a strong media presence.
This space is already filled with articles, interviews, and stories highlighting our growing influence and active role in public discourse on renewable energy and community advocacy in the Illawarra region.
Stay tuned as our voice continues to resonate across various media platforms.
Coalition vows to scrap Illawarra wind zone if elected to government
Bulli & Clifton Times – 17/6/24
Coverage of David Littleproud’s Illawarra visit and the commitments that the Coalition will prevent wind farms being built off the coast of the Illawarra if it wins the next federal election.
National Party leader David Littleproud promises to scrap NSW offshore wind zones in Labor heartland
ABC News – 17/6/24
The Coalition will stop wind farms being built off the NSW coast in the Illawarra and Port Stephens if it wins the next federal election. During a visit to Wollongong, National Party leader David Littleproud also ruled out building a nuclear power plant to power the Port Kembla Steelworks as it transitions away from coal and gas.
Wollongong’s wind era powers up despite blowback from opponents
SMH – 15/6/24
Opponents including Responsible Future have vowed to maintain oppostion to the newly declared Illawarra offshore wind zone announced by Energy Minister Chris Bowen despite being smaller and further from shore than earlier proposed.
Controversial wind farm given green light
7 News Australia – 15/6/24
Illawarra community vows this is the beginning of the beginning iof the fight against the Illawarra Offshore Wind proposal now that the zone has been declared by Minister Chris Bowen.
Campaign escalates against proposed Illawarra wind turbines as new community group takes the lead
The Bugle – 29/4/24
Coverage of Responsible Future as a recently established community advocacy group as the community’s apprehensions about the magnitude and impact of this project, along with the significant risks posed to the Illawarra and its environment, persist.
Response to David Littleproud’s Announcement, National Party for the Scrapping of Offshore Windfarms
ABC Illawarra – 23/4/24
The views of Responsible Future were gained in response to the announcement that the National Party would scrap offshore wind proposals if in power. Alex O’Brien expressed a range of concerns including the rushed nature of the proposal. The segment starts from 1 hours 45 mins.
Response to Push for More Renewables to Counter Climate Change and Adverse Weather
WIN News Illawarra – 19/4/24
In response to Responsible Future’s distribution of 30,000 flyers to build community awareness of the proposal, community Group Good for the Gong attempt to justify renewables are needed to deal with climate change.
Illawarra Response to Victorian/ SA Zoning Reduction
ABC Illawarra – 7/3/24
The views of Responsible Future were gained in response to the 80% decrease in the offshore wind zone declared in Victoria and SA. Alex O’Brien clearly represents our concerns. The segment starts from 2 hours 8 mins.
Laying the Foundations
Pre-Association Media Coverage on Wind Farm Opposition
Discover how the media captured the voice of the Illawarra community’s opposition to offshore wind farms before the formation of Responsible Future (Illawarra Chapter) Inc. This collection features a range of media content, from insightful radio discussions to compelling news articles, highlighting the community’s stance in the period leading up to our organisation’s establishment. Each item here not only documents the public sentiment but also sets the stage for the creation of a unified, community-led movement dedicated to protecting our region.
The movement against offshore wind in the Illawarra continues to show strength
WIN News Illawarra – 19/1/24
Interview featuring Alex O’Brien and Amanda De Lore representing the Illawarra community opposing the proposal and questioning how the turbines coexist with yacht racing.
NSW ports ‘can be panacea’ to Victoria’s offshore wind woes
The Australian – 17/1/24
With approval for a Victorian port to be used for offshore wind infrastructure rejected, Port Kembla is proposed as an alternative.
Resident drama with the proposed offshore wind farms in the Illawarra
2GB – 16/1/24
Hear the Drama about the proposed offshore windfarms in the Illawarra in this interview by Chris O’Keefe with Neryl East from the Illawarra.
Sunday Night Bill Crews with Susie Elelman January 14 2024
2GB – 14/1/24
Hear an extended discussion led by Susie Elelman with Neryl East about the Illawarra proposal also taking well informed questions from callers live. The segment starts from 4:45min from the start.
Chris Kenny speaks to protesters at ‘Reckless Renewables’ rally
Sky News – 30/11/23
Sky News host Chris Kenny attended the ‘Reckless Renewables’ rally in Sydney on Thursday to speak with protesters angry at Australia’s push to renewables.
Community pushback against renewable energy projects could see Australia miss its emissions targets and climate goals
ABC – 28/11/23
Concerns about industrialisation of the ocean are expressed by Grant Drinkwater of the Illawarra.
Plans for offshore wind farm on the Illawarra coast attracts controversy
A Current Affair – 11/23
A push for clean energy has triggered a raft of allegations of dirty tricks in the Illawarra.
Risky Experiment Offshore Wind Projects
2GB – 20/11/23
The Illawarra proposal is mentioned by Ben Fordham as he questions Australia’s commitment to offshore wind, with the cost setbacks of overseas wind projects.
Last chance’ – Locals have their say on offshore wind farm
2GB – 15/11/23
Ben Fordham interviews a Kiama farmer.
A rally in opposition to offshore wind projects in the Illawarra saw passionate speeches and a paddle out
WIN News Illawarra – 30/10/23
Coverage of the Illawarra rally and speeches and paddleout opposing the offshore proposal.
Hunter, Illawarra surfers paddle out against NSW offshore wind zone plans
2GB – 15/11/23
Article of the Illawarra and Hunter paddleout and rally in Wollongong opposing the proposal.
A company proposing to build and operate wind turbines off the Illawarra’s coast has withdrawn its application and plans, just hours after submitting them
WIN News Illawarra – 8/11/23
Bluefloat withdrawal of their plans for the Illawarra.
Rally Against Wind Farm Generates Major Public Support
Illawarra Mercury – 29/10/23
Thousands of people in attendance at the Wollongong rally.
Wollongong locals adamant a planned wind farm off their coast should not go ahead
7News Sydney – 29/10/23
A battle is brewing in Wollongong, with locals gathering adamant a planned wind farm off their coast should not go ahead.
A coalition’s begun against offshore windfarms being built in the Illawarra, as opponents line up to fight any proposal
WIN News Illawarra – 4/10/23
An interview featuring Grant Drinkwater.