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Inside the high-wire helicopter operation powering the Hunter REZ

Flying a helicopter near power lines isn't usually advised, but this is a skilful operation.

Newcastle Herald

Mass blackout after car smashes through power pole at Lake Macquarie

Emergency services were on the scene Sunday afternoon, with energy workers trying to get the lights back on.

Newcastle Herald

'Toxic bombs': Hunter council votes on battery 'mega-projects'

The council voted on whether to oppose the adjacent development of two battery storage centres.

Newcastle Herald

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Over 500 new homes fast-tracked for Newcastle and Lake Macquarie

Three projects: 80m tower, Ausgrid site and quiet suburb's tallest building.

Newcastle Herald

Sharp shock: counting the cost after copper thieves cut EV chargers

Various public EV chargers across the Hunter have been vandalised.

Newcastle Herald

'A very real risk': Ausgrid brings in drones to inspect power lines

Ausgrid ramps up bushfire preparedness with smarter, quieter drone technology.

Newcastle Herald

'Disregard for safety': Ausgrid facing two lawsuits

A major electricity distributor has been hit with a dual-pronged legal attack by the electrical union over allegedly unlawful workforce outsourcing decisions.

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Electrical apprenticeships defying post-COVID slowdown

The uptake of trade apprenticeships has dropped following the expiration of a pandemic relief program but remains higher than it was in 2019.

AAP

Temperatures to stay up to 8C above average for Queensland and northern NSW into next week after storms wreak havoc

BoM advises people to stay indoors out of heatwave while Sydney recovers from severe storms that triggered thousands of SES calls

The Guardian - AU

Ausgrid slashes safety inspectors after report finds cheaper to pay permanent disability injury compensation

Secret report from CutlerMerz finds yearly cost of inspections – $520,219 – is more than cost of paying compensation – $28,375 a year

The Guardian - AU

Bright idea for businesses to power household bill cuts

Solar panels installed on commercial and industrial buildings could deliver savings to nearby residents in a trial proposed by a major energy firm.

AAP

Nearly 30,000 Homes Lose Power As Evacuations Ordered Across NSW In Bomb Cyclone Chaos

The SES has been flat out responding to more than 900 incidents since the storm started.

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Days of chaos ahead after burst pipe causes evacuation

One of Australia's busiest courthouses has been evacuated and three people have been trapped in elevators after a burst water main led to a power outage.

AAP

Ways for consumers to put the 'sun tax' in the shade

Experts share their tips on how households can avoid the network "sun tax" and get more bang for their solar buck as once-generous tariffs come to an end.

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New weather system to strike eastern Australia with strong winds and rain

Eastern NSW, particularly northern rivers, and Gold Coast at high risk for severe thunderstorms and winds on Thursday, BoM forecasts

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Government urged to put brakes on fast EV charging plan

Allowing energy networks to install hundreds of car chargers could present problems, one firm warns, unless they are made to follow the same rules.

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Charge ahead faster: energy group proposes EV changes

Installing electric car chargers on power poles could be a solution to Australia's growing transport issues, one group says, and could roll out fast.

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Australia urged to power ahead on EV charger rollout

Australia is not moving fast enough on vehicle charging and is holding back apartment dwellers, one of the country's biggest energy firms says.

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Newcastle Herald

Alleged copper thief caused explosion at substation, suffered burns to face and hands

The man allegedly told police the burns were from a welding accident.

Newcastle Herald

Ausgrid workers rally in support of better pay deal

Wallsend Ausgrid workers rally over pay negotiations.

Newcastle Herald

Doorbell camera catches elderly man tearing corflute off picket fence

Councillors have condemned any vandalism to election material.

AAP

Community battery for Bondi, wind farm for regional Vic

Bondi residents can now access solar power from a community battery, while a wind farm that will supply power for 200,000 Victorian homes has been approved.

Newcastle Herald

Ausgrid workers to strike across Hunter in action for a fairer pay rise

From August 1, ETU members will walk off the job.

Newcastle Herald

Copper thieves push back Merriwa grid works amid planned blackout for repairs

Merriwa and Baerami will go into a scheduled blackout on Saturday night for grid works.

Newcastle Herald

Splash of colour: the bright laughter missing at Newcastle Ocean Baths

Letters: 'You are part of Newcastle's living culture.'

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