Daniel Andrews reaffirms a pledge to build Australia’s third-largest wind farm of its type, adding 70 new turbines to the farm in Ararat

The Victorian premier has reaffirmed a pledge to build Australia’s third-largest wind farm of its type, and took aim at Tony Abbott’s stance on renewable energy.

Daniel Andrews visited the wind farm in Ararat on Wednesday where he said more than 70 new turbines would be built.

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