Lake Macquarie's $5M solar pool conversion begins
Lake Macquarie City Council begins $5 million conversion of Charlestown Swim Centre to 100% solar power, cutting 420 tonnes of CO2 annually. A test case for the region's green energy future.
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Truck Accident Causes Major Tablelands Power Outage
Hundreds of Tablelands residents lost power after a truck struck powerlines near Malanda. Ergon Energy crews worked through the night to restore electricity to affected areas.
Geelong CBD power outage causes widespread disruption
A major power outage hit Geelong's CBD, disrupting businesses and traffic signals. Powercor crews worked to restore electricity to affected areas. Stay updated on restoration efforts.
SA pig farm revolutionised by $925k Coles grants
Murray Bridge's Edson Piggery powers ahead with solar energy and animal welfare innovations after receiving two Coles Nurture Fund grants totalling $925,000. Discover how this family farm is shaping Australian agriculture's future.
Beach Energy Chair Stokes Slams Safeguard Mechanism
Beach Energy chair Ryan Stokes urges the Federal Government to review the safeguard mechanism, calling it a de facto carbon tax that hikes costs for consumers and deters investment.
Hunter miners locked out as coal mine negotiations fail
Bloomfield Group locks out Rix's Creek miners after negotiations break down. Union condemns the move as workers fight for a fair enterprise agreement in the Hunter Valley.
Hunter Valley winemaker's decade of disruption
Hunter Valley winemaker Usher Tinkler reflects on 10 years of challenging traditions, growing his own grapes, and building a successful wine business against the odds. Discover his unique approach.
GenesisCare Radiation Therapists Go On Strike
Radiation therapists at GenesisCare facilities across Australia are taking industrial action over failed pay negotiations. The strike affects cancer treatment services nationwide.
Power Outage Hits Joondalup Hospital Operations
Critical systems at Joondalup Health Campus were disrupted by a nearly three-hour power outage Tuesday night. Emergency protocols activated during the hospital power failure.
Alinta Proposes Giant Battery for WA Wind Farm Project
Alinta Energy plans a massive battery storage system alongside its Marri Wind Farm in Western Australia's southwest, boosting renewable energy capacity and grid stability for the region.
WA Energy Scandal: All Retailers Overcharged Customers
An investigation into Synergy's $40m billing error uncovers systemic overcharging across all WA energy retailers. Premier Roger Cook expresses extreme anger. Find out if you're affected.
Nationals drop net zero: Economic risks for Australia
The National Party's reversal on net zero targets threatens investment, power prices and Australia's green export opportunities. Experts warn of economic damage.
Person dies after being struck by train at Sandgate
A person has died after being struck by a train at Sandgate station, causing major disruptions to Newcastle train services during Tuesday morning commute.
Wallsend OOSH Closure Leaves Families Scrambling
The unexpected closure of Wallsend Out of School Hours care has left dozens of Newcastle families in crisis mode, with parents facing work disruptions and children displaced just weeks into the new school year.
Bunnings Goes Big on Solar in Major Business Shift
Australia's beloved hardware chain Bunnings is making a massive solar switch, transforming its business model and helping customers harness renewable energy in what experts call a game-changing move for retail.
Bunnings Powers Up with Major Solar Switch
The iconic hardware giant is transforming its energy strategy with massive solar installations across stores nationwide, leading a retail revolution in renewable power.
Bunnings shifts to solar power in major business transformation
Australia's beloved hardware chain Bunnings is undergoing a massive business transformation, pivoting heavily toward solar energy solutions as households nationwide embrace renewable power.
WA's Rare Earth Powerhouse Fuels Global Solutions
Western Australia takes centre stage in solving international supply chain challenges through its critical minerals sector, creating jobs and economic opportunities.
Waste-to-Energy Plant Hit with Fresh Legal Claims
The troubled East Rockingham waste-to-energy facility faces fresh legal battles as receivers launch new claims against contractors, raising questions about Australia's renewable energy future.
Why Your Power Bill Isn't Falling With Wholesale Prices
Australian households are getting squeezed as energy retailers pocket savings from falling wholesale electricity prices while consumer bills remain stubbornly high. Discover the real reasons behind this frustrating disconnect in our exclusive investigatio
Why Your Power Bill Isn't Dropping With Energy Prices
Discover why Australian households aren't seeing cheaper electricity bills despite falling wholesale energy costs. We break down the complex factors keeping your power prices high.
ACT Excluded from PM's Free Solar Power Plan
Anthony Albanese's landmark free solar electricity initiative leaves Canberra households in the dark as the ACT territory is conspicuously absent from the national rollout plan.
Tomago Power Crisis Sparks Net Zero Debate
A major energy disruption at Tomago Aluminium smelter has sparked intense debate about Australia's transition to renewable energy and grid reliability.
Energy bosses slam net zero cost claims
Top Australian energy executives challenge 'misleading' cost claims about the net zero transition, revealing why going green won't break the bank as critics suggest.
LNP Coal Plan Threatens Great Barrier Reef: Labor
The Australian Labor Party sounds alarm over LNP's energy strategy that prioritises coal expansion, potentially jeopardising the Great Barrier Reef's UNESCO World Heritage listing and Queensland's tourism industry.
Vandals Cause Major Optus Network Outage in Hunter
Thousands of Optus customers across the Hunter region were left stranded after deliberate cable damage caused major network outages. The telecommunications giant confirms malicious vandalism is to blame for the service disruption.
TMK Energy Hits Record Gas Production in Mongolia
ASX-listed TMK Energy achieves breakthrough monthly gas flow at Snow Leopard Project, marking a pivotal moment for Mongolia's energy sector and company growth.
Woodside dismisses LNG glut fears, backs gas future
Woodside Energy CEO Meg O'Neill dismisses concerns about looming LNG oversupply, revealing strong confidence in continued Asian demand growth and the company's major projects.
Perth Solar Pays for Itself Fastest in Australia
New research reveals Perth's perfect solar conditions mean homeowners can recoup their investment in record time, making it the nation's solar capital.
Cyclone Kalmaegi threatens Aussie travellers in Asia
Australian holidaymakers in Southeast Asia face major disruption as Tropical Cyclone Kalmaegi intensifies, prompting urgent travel warnings from authorities.
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