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The Australian Energy Market Operator has issued an alert warning for possible blackouts in Queensland, saying demand for electricity may exceed supply.

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Queensland power blackouts averted as AEMO directs generators to protect network

After warnings of potential blackouts in Queensland, the Australian Energy Market Operator says it is using its powers to direct generators to avoid a power shortage.

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Malcolm Turnbull calls for gas export limits as energy regulator caps prices in Queensland

Former PM says state and federal governments should ‘make sure all the gas we need is available here’

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As the temperature cools, the heat is on Chris Bowen

Gas shortages, reported delays to major projects and coal-fired power woes are among the gifts handed to the new energy minister

The Guardian - AU

Tasmania's link to Australia's National Electricity Market explained

In 2016, Tasmania was on the brink of being powerless when its undersea electricity cable broke and its dams were nearly empty. But these days it can produce more than enough power locally to supply homes and businesses. So, should the island unplug from the rest of Australia?

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Cabinet backs in energy market changes

Federal cabinet has endorsed a range of gas market measures to back decisions made by Australia's energy ministers on Wednesday.

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Energy companies have ‘social licence’

Australia’s energy ministers have met to discuss the unfolding crisis, and have agreed to give the market operator greater powers.

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Four reasons Australia’s gas and electricity prices are sky-high – and what’s being done about it

A rare combination of international and domestic events has created a perfect storm for the new government

The Guardian - AU

Electricity Prices Are Rising And Now We’re Facing Gas Shortages So Gonna Go Live Under My Doona

Wholesale gas prices spiked this week and market operators have warned Australia is facing a gas shortage as we head into winter.

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Good morning, early birds. The Albanese government is considering reserving gas for the east coast in a bid to stabilise energy prices, and NDIS Minister Bill Shorten says he will crack down people misusing the NDIS. It’s the news you need to know, with Emma Elsworthy.

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Australia's gas crisis is worse than you might think. Industries warn thousands could lose their jobs and consumers will pay more

Australian manufacturers facing massive increases in gas prices are warning they could be forced to close. Consumers will also pay more, adding to cost-of-living pressures.

ABC News

Can anything be done about the ‘perfect storm’ in Australia’s energy markets?

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, squeezed gas retailers and a cold snap are combining to put pressure on the grid

The Guardian - AU

4 reasons our gas and electricity prices are suddenly sky-high

Gas users and the incoming government are describing Australia’s sudden east coast energy crisis as “apocalyptic” and “a perfect storm”.

The Conversation

South Australia turns to diesel generators as gas shortage and price spike hits

Calls for faster transition away from ‘volatile’ fossil fuel supply as SA burns large amounts of gas and diesel

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‘World of pain’: warnings of gas shortages amid soaring power prices add to Australia’s energy woes

Market operator warns of possible shortfall of gas supplies on Thursday in Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania amid cold snap

The Guardian - AU

Energy retailer tells more than 70,000 customers to go elsewhere or face doubling of prices

ReAmped Energy chief executive says he would rather people were ‘getting better deals’ amid soaring wholesale prices

ABC News

Fact checking Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese in the third leaders' debate

The third leaders' debate was a much more subdued affair than the fiery, more shouty previous clash between the two leaders. But in politics, less shouting doesn't necessarily mean fewer furphies.

The Conversation

Labor says power prices are going up. The Coalition says they aren't. Who's right?

“Power prices are going up”, shadow treasurer Jim Chalmers declared last week. But according to energy minister Angus Taylor, “No one’s household power prices have gone up.” So who is right?

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Newcastle Herald

Power users paid to use less electricity as AEMO struggles to manage the grid

AEMO confirms demand reduction major part of grid management

Newcastle Herald

Electricity prices surge on coal price rises and outages

Consumers facing big power bill increases says regulator

ABC News

Wholesale power prices soared 141 per cent, year on year, and households should brace for more

Households battling rocketing living costs are facing energy bill hikes of 40 per cent across the coming two years, with the electricity market operator saying prices already surged 141 per cent, year on year.

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s wholesale power prices double in a year as coal-fired power plants falter

The jolt in costs is being blamed mostly on more expensive fossil fuels and falling reliability of coal-fired power plants

The Guardian - AU

A close look at election campaign promises shows major parties still back fossil fuels

The Morrison government has pledged hundreds of millions of dollars for new gas projects, while Labor moves in lockstep with them on coal

The Guardian - AU

The Coalition-News Corp attack on Labor’s energy policy is all too familiar

A simplistic claim about power price hikes splashed across tabloid front pages on Tuesday could seed confusion and doubt

Newcastle Herald

AEMO update warns Eraring closure will reduce NSW energy reliability without 'anticipated' projects

To address the loss of Eraring's capacity, the update calls for "additional investments in renewable energy and electricity storage".

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