The Latest Breaking News from AEMO

Having gained massive power through political influence, fossil fuel companies decided to abuse that power to the point where the electricity market broke down.

Energy Minister Chris Bowen says the government fully backs the unprecedented energy market takeover by the regulator, adding there is no time line on how long it will last.

Good morning, early birds. In a move to control electricity prices and shortages the Australian Energy Market Operator has switched off the market and taken control, and Victoria and NSW plan to introduce an extra year of schooling. It’s the news you need to know, with Emma Elsworthy.

Experts say the state's brown coal reserves could provide a "safety net", but ageing power plants and instability from the interconnected national energy market may still pose a threat.

After days of power uncertainty, the Australian Energy Market Operator yesterday declared it was suspending the spot market for electricity. So what does that mean for ordinary Australians?

Anthony Albanese's government is monitoring the energy situation closely to determine what changes need to be made to improve how the market operates.

Chris Bowen says the decision by the Australian Energy Market Operator operator to suspend the electricity market was in the best interests of consumers.

Australia's energy crisis reached a high point on Wednesday when AEMO suspended the national electricity market to control runaway prices.

Australia’s energy market operator has just suspended the National Electricity market. That means instead of the price for wholesale electricity being set competitively, the market operator (AEMO) sets fixed prices and will take a greater role in directing which power stations generate energy and when.

A number of NSW coal-fired power stations remain offline and residents of NSW will need to conserve power so the state can get through the night.

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