Australia's 'carbon capital' charts a course away from fossil fuels and a boom-bust cycle

Queensland's Gladstone council is pinning its hopes on a 10-year energy transition plan, amid concerns for its future in a net zero worldFollow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastThe 6.30am twin-engine service from Brisbane to Gladstone on Monday morning is chock full of blokes in hi-vis and heavy boots.But this week federal public servants, journalists, renewable energy advocates and the Queensland energy minister joined the usual crowd of Fifo workers descending on the town.Sign up for Guardian Australia's free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading...