Wind farm, Victoria

Wind farm with 105 turbines planned for pine plantations in south-west Victoria
A plan to build more than 100 wind turbines in pine plantations close to a unique wetland in south-west Victoria is out for public comment.
112m turbine collapses on wind farm
Photos of the Berrybank Wind Farm, located 80km west of Geelong, show the 112m turbine, including the blades, nacelle and hub, toppled to the ground. It’s believed to have collapsed in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
Victorian Liberal MP Richard Riordan calls for safety audit into wind farms after turbine collapses in state's southwest due to storm
Victorian Member for Polwarth Richard Riordan is calling for a safety audit into wind farms following the collapse of a turbine in southwest Victoria.
Wind turbine collapse in western Victoria 'totally unacceptable', engineer says
A structural engineer says the blades of a wind turbine are designed to last 20 years and built to withstand winds of at least 108kph.
'Collateral damage': MP questions wind farm safety after turbine collapse
Inspectors are on site after the top half of a wind turbine collapsed overnight. Multi-platform journalist and digital / social producer for Australian Community Media, covering all the latest news across south-west Victoria. Got a news tip? Get in touch: [email protected] | 0499 804 701
Investigation underway after wind turbine collapses in Victoria's west following storm, sparking safety concerns
An investigation is being carried out at a Victorian wind farm after a turbine dramatically crashed to the ground amid a destructive thunderstorm.
Destructive storm brings down wind turbine, prompting safety concerns
A wind turbine has collapsed in Victoria’s west after severe thunderstorms wreaked havoc on the state, prompting calls for a statewide audit amid safety concerns.
Farming neighbours on the front line of wind farms raise alarm over community conflict
Victorian grain grower Ross Johns says his community is being torn apart by wind farm developers relying on government ...
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Wind Farms: Killing Wildlife and Scarring Landscapes
The Rise of Wind Energy Wind energy has soared in popularity over the past couple of decades. With concerns about climate ...
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Massive Neoen wind farm joins race to become Australia’s first in a commercial pine plantation
French renewables giant adds massive new wind farm into race to become Australia’s first to be located within an actively ...
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Attending a wind farm tour? Follow these essential etiquette tips
When going for a wind farm tour, one should dress appropriately for the weather. Wind farms are typically situated in exposed ...
Is this the REAL reason SNP fast tracked wind farm at centre of donations row?
The approval of an offshore wind farm at the centre of an SNP donations row was rushed through so developers could apply for ...
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New Qld wind farm approved
DP Energy has been granted EPBC approval for its proposed Callide Wind Farm, which will consist of up to 70 wind turbines.
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New Queensland wind farm laws start today
AMEC supports a new Queensland Government policy position on impact assessments for local wind farm projects outlined last ...
Stench grows over £30,000 SNP donation as it emerges minister raised 'real concerns' about wind farm at the centre of lobbying row
A senior minister raised 'real concern' about the process for approving a major wind farm at the centre of an SNP donations ...