Bushfires Cause Power Outages, Disrupt 7NEWS in Victoria
Raging bushfires in Victoria have caused major power outages, disrupting 7NEWS broadcasts in several regions. Stay updated via the 7plus app and website for the latest emergency information.
Raging bushfires in Victoria have caused major power outages, disrupting 7NEWS broadcasts in several regions. Stay updated via the 7plus app and website for the latest emergency information.
Western Power begins a major trial of insulated high-voltage conductors in Perth's hills, aiming to slash bushfire risks and improve network reliability. Learn how this innovation could protect communities.
WA Police release images of graffiti linked to the 2012 disappearance of Charlie Park in Boulder, renewing a $1M reward appeal for answers in the suspected murder.
WA Police release a photo of suspicious graffiti linked to the 2012 disappearance of Charles Park in Kalgoorlie. Detectives urge anyone with information to come forward.
Residents in Newcastle's northern suburbs are reeling after a fierce storm tore through, uprooting trees, cutting power and flooding homes. The SES received 246 calls for help.
Northern Star Resources faces negative cashflow after a month-long plant failure at Kalgoorlie's Super Pit, worsened by Christmas staff shortages. CEO Stuart Tonkin defends maintenance of ageing assets. Read the full update.
A ferocious storm ripped through Newcastle and the Hunter, causing widespread power outages, flash flooding, and forcing a passenger plane to divert. Get the latest updates on the damage and clean-up efforts.
A Geelong Advertiser analysis reveals the true cost of living crisis. See how inflation has eroded buying power in two decades. Read the full breakdown.
A severe thunderstorm ripped through Newcastle, leaving thousands without power and causing flash flooding. Ausgrid is investigating the major outage. Read the latest updates.
An Ergon Energy electrician performed a heroic midnight mission to restore power to the isolated Gulf town of Croydon, saving residents from a sweltering night. Read the full story of community resilience.
Northern Star Resources cuts its 2026 gold production forecast due to equipment failures at WA and US mines. Shares fell over 8%. Full details on the operational setbacks.
A dramatic New Year's Eve lightning strike in Canberra's south caused a major power outage, leaving shoppers in the dark and affecting over 1200 properties. Read how the community and emergency crews responded.
A look at the Hunter region's clean energy transition in 2026: battery storage surges, coal lingers, and offshore wind faces delays. Discover the key projects shaping NSW's power future.
Australian football superstar Sam Kerr has married US partner Kristie Mewis in a stunning Perth ceremony. The couple celebrated with 120 guests and their son Jagger. Read the beautiful details.
Former Perth Cup favourite Sentimental Hero, now a $13 outsider, is in better form for the 2026 $1 million race according to trainer Peter Fernie. Can the Kalgoorlie Cup winner defy the odds?
A significant power failure has plunged parts of Cairns into darkness after fallen power lines. Essential services and hundreds of customers are affected. Read the latest updates.
Horizon Minerals delays its Black Swan feasibility study to March, eyeing a major throughput boost as gold prices soar past A$6700/oz. First gold is targeted for late 2026.
Delta Electricity faces a $1 million fine after a court found it guilty of causing a 2022 fish kill at Mannering Park. The ruling follows a major EPA prosecution.
Energy giant Neoen plans a massive 150MW battery near Cairns, boosting grid reliability and storing renewable power for 15,000 homes. A major step for Queensland's energy future.
A major road near Townsville is blocked and power is out after a dump truck crashed into a power pole at Mingela. Emergency crews are on the scene.
The Geelong community has come together to raise over $7000 for disability advocate Sarah Humble, funding a new power wheelchair to replace her failing one. Read this heartwarming story of local support.
Vestas predicts a surge in wind farm investment from mid-2026 as WA races to replace coal power before 2030 closures. Key projects are already underway.
Kalgoorlie Gold Mining's drilling at its Pinjin project has doubled the strike length of primary gold mineralisation to 1.1km, confirming a significant orogenic system. Read the latest on this exciting WA gold discovery.
A new online platform from ActewAGL is simplifying home electrification for Australians, offering personalised plans and connecting homeowners to installers. Discover how it works.
More than 104,000 homes and businesses in Perth have had power restored after a severe summer storm, but 8,000 remain without electricity. Western Power crews continue repair efforts.
Western Power has restored electricity to over 104,000 customers after Sunday's summer storm, but bushfires leave 11,000 in the Mid West without power. Find out about outage payments.
Kalgoorlie police have formally apologised to St John WA for their delayed response to a violent incident where a naked man attacked paramedics. Read the full details.
A man has been charged after allegedly smashing the windscreen of a paramedic vehicle while naked in Kalgoorlie-Boulder. Police responded to the bizarre incident on Sunday morning.
Four activists arrested after hurling apple crumble and custard at the Crown Jewels case in London's Tower. The 'Take Back Power' group demands wealth tax. Read the full story.
Experts warn a growing consumer shift away from major supermarkets may not curb their power. Farmers demand fair treatment as distrust in Coles and Woolworths hits record highs.