'We don't have a choice': Premier says Hunter renewables to roll on despite tempers flaring Three trucks drove past signs advising unauthorised vehicles not to enter. Newcastle Herald · Aug 16
'Lack of social licence': what Upper Hunter council says renewables project is missing Councillors aired concern the project will be a 'white elephant'. Newcastle Herald · Aug 1
‘Gone forever’: political anger after NSW Aboriginal heritage site bulldozed for power lines The rock shelter was destroyed by contractors building transmission lines for the Central-West Orana renewable energy zone The Guardian - AU · May 27
'Bullied and exploited': dying man lashes energy group An energy authority has come under fire over its tactics in trying to acquire a property from a dying man as part of a major transmission line project. AAP · Aug 29, 2025
An unlikely group of protesters fear Victoria’s power bill is a threat to private landowners. Here’s what we know Is Labor’s VicGrid bill really as alarming as some believe and what does it mean for property owners? The Guardian - AU · Jul 30, 2025
Ill landholder urges compassion in shift to renewables A rural landowner locked in a battle over a renewable energy project that would affect his property has begged the government to show humanity and decency. AAP · May 13, 2025
Ombudsman to help resolve disputes about renewable energy impacts Ombudsman's powers expanded to cover renewable energy projects. Newcastle Herald · Oct 22, 2024
How Hunter roads will be upgraded to transport renewable energy infrastructure How highways will be upgraded to transport clean energy parts. Newcastle Herald · Oct 17, 2024
Ian Barry's last stand: the brutal toll of the clean energy transition Ian Barry's last ditch effort to save his Cedar Creek sanctuary. Newcastle Herald · Sep 20, 2024
Hunter businesses prioritised in massive clean energy transmission project Hunter Transmission Project to employ 700 workers. Newcastle Herald · Aug 28, 2024
Transmission approval 'huge step' for region, farmers A transmission project with farmers involved will connect a swathe of regional Australia to the electricity network after securing federal government approval. AAP · Aug 8, 2024
'Not the way I want to die': plea for Premier to intervene in power line plan Ian Barry's fight to keep transmission project off his property. Newcastle Herald · Aug 2, 2024
Effective community consultation well worth the energy Phillip O'Neill: AEMO's report offers immensely valuable insight Newcastle Herald · Jun 30, 2024
Paradise lost: heartbreak as power project sets its sights on property Kathy Morris's land is among 25 properties in the line of fire. Newcastle Herald · Jun 28, 2024
Newcastle Herald · May 9, 2024 How regional community feedback led to revised HTP corridor More direct route cuts 15km from Hunter Transmission Project
Newcastle Herald · May 5, 2024 NSW 'awash with privatisation' and it's a very tight ship Power bounty ahead: Hunter poised to fill coffers again
Newcastle Herald · Mar 24, 2024 Hanging on in vain for Hunter's crucial REZ masterplan What will the Hunter and its neighbouring regions look like when the REZs are up and running?
AAP · Mar 7, 2024 Bullying behaviour denied in critical energy land deals Land acquisition negotiations critical for new energy infrastructure have been "challenging", but a NSW minister has rejected allegations of bullying.
Newcastle Herald · Mar 1, 2024 'Serious insult': Hindu community fights plans for power poles through property More than 40,000 Hindu worshippers visit New Gokula Farm annually
Newcastle Herald · Feb 5, 2024 Reference group to advise on Hunter Transmission Project Reference group to advise on key parts of Hunter Transmission Project.
Newcastle Herald · Dec 22, 2023 Community raises concerns about Hunter Transmission Project EnergyCo received almost 300 submissions about the Hunter Transmission Project
Newcastle Herald · Nov 29, 2023 'A thousand sizzling frying pans': family fears clean energy transmission line will destroy their property Hunter Transmission Route runs across picturesque Watagan property.
Newcastle Herald · Nov 28, 2023 'We're not professional activists': landholders to rally against renewable infrastructure Landholders to rally on Thursday over renewable energy concerns.
Newcastle Herald · Nov 27, 2023 The renewable energy sector needs thousands of workers and this course aims to find them TAFE NSW and EnergyCo launch new microskills course.
Newcastle Herald · Nov 23, 2023 'Take the lot': transmission line will destroy Hunter property's value Government wants Hunter Transmission Project operating by 2028