Perth-based ADX Energy reveals a dual-prize appraisal opportunity at its Welchau discovery in Upper Austria, with new studies identifying updip light oil and shallow gas-condensate resources.
Western Australia's energy transition is driving a significant increase in reserve capacity payments to keep power stations available, ensuring grid stability as renewable sources grow.
The crucial Mount Isa rail line in Queensland has reopened following extensive damage from floods and monsoons, restoring vital transport links for mining and regional communities.
Fire crews in Townsville responded to a blaze at a Garbutt warehouse, triggered by a pallet of lithium batteries failing. The incident highlights growing safety concerns over battery storage and handling in industrial settings.
A significant power outage has disrupted over 7000 sites across multiple Newcastle suburbs, with Ausgrid investigating the cause and estimating restoration by 4pm.
WA Energy Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson promotes the state's renewable energy transition, with signs that power price pressures are beginning to ease for consumers.
A significant electricity fault has plunged parts of Wollongong into darkness, affecting 2500 properties and leaving the local police station without power. Emergency crews are working to restore supply within two hours.
AEMO reports renewables and battery storage helped reduce wholesale electricity costs in Western Australia during the final quarter of 2025, though grid reliability charges remain high.
Woodside Energy confirms a permanent CEO will be appointed by end of March, following Meg O'Neill's departure to BP. The Scarborough LNG project remains on track.
The $700 million Singleton Bypass is progressing toward a late 2026 opening, aiming to divert 15,000 daily vehicles from the town centre and improve travel efficiency across the Hunter region.
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Amber-Jade Sanderson criticises the WA Liberals for contradictory energy policy positions, highlighting political challenges in Western Australia's energy debate.
Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek and One Nation MP Barnaby Joyce clash on Sunrise over energy policy as federal rebates end and power bills surge up to 24%.
The Australian federal government has announced a $37 million funding injection for the Peninsula Development Road project in Queensland, aimed at improving safety and connectivity in the region.
An analysis of WA's renewable energy transition reveals hidden costs, subsidies, and a potential $2.3 billion bill shock for consumers, questioning Labor's promises of cheaper power.
The WA Government faces a critical energy crisis as investment bankers leverage control over Collie's coal power future, forcing Premier Roger Cook into costly subsidies and policy reversals.
Offshore wind projects in Western Australia's Geographe Bay have moved closer to development after the state government issued final feasibility licences, marking a key step in the region's renewable energy transition.
Western Australia's energy transition plan, which includes keeping the Griffin and Bluewaters coal-fired power stations operational, could help prevent significant electricity price increases for consumers.
Perth-based Pilot Energy is on track to commission its modular Dongara Data Centre in early 2026, aiming for near-term cash flow and positioning as WA's first Mid West facility.
The Rail, Tram and Bus Union joins the push to restore passenger rail to Cessnock, citing economic, transport and environmental benefits for the growing Hunter region.
Five inner-city Perth councils will explore using streetlights as EV charging points to address off-street parking limitations in high-density housing areas.
Australia's ambitious energy transition goals face significant hurdles as rhetoric clashes with practical realities, including infrastructure, costs, and reliability concerns.
Western Australian taxpayers will continue subsidising the Collie coal mine until at least 2031, with Premier Roger Cook defending the five-year extension as necessary for energy security during the transition.
WA's EPA greenlights a contentious 20-well fracking project in the West Kimberley by US-owned Bennett Resources, despite significant public opposition. Read the full story.
Origin Energy confirms Eraring Power Station will continue operations until April 2029, supporting NSW's transition to clean energy. Read the full details on the extension.
The Net Zero Economy Authority proposes a jobs plan for nearly 2000 workers impacted by Eraring Power Station's closure, aiming to address the $4.5 billion economic gap. Read the latest.
WA Premier Roger Cook's energy policy incompetence has left households and businesses vulnerable to blackouts and soaring costs. Discover the critical failures.
A woman's dog died and she was hospitalised after a manhole cover became electrified on a busy Sydney street. Ausgrid is investigating the tragic Surry Hills incident.
Fortescue begins building a 133MW wind farm in the Pilbara, part of a major surge in renewable energy projects across Western Australia aiming to replace fossil fuels.
The Queensland opposition attacks the government for delays to the critical CopperString 2.0 energy project, linking it to soaring power costs in the north. Read the full story.