The Latest Breaking News from Eraring Power Station

Eraring power station's life may be extended again, Origin chief suggests

Origin's Frank Calabria says Eraring might stay open beyond 2027.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 15, 2024

Confidential documents show why Eraring Power Station's life was extended

Government releases documents relating to Eraring extension.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 5, 2024

'Strikes the right balance': reaction to Eraring extension

Eraring Power Station needed to support clean energy transition.

Newcastle Herald · May 22, 2024

Eraring power station workers say jobs are in doubt as calls grow for transition authority

With the country's oldest coal-fired power station set to close down tomorrow, calls have intensified for the federal government to set up a National Energy Transition Authority and allocate funding to it in next month's budget.

ABC News · Apr 27, 2023

Government weighs up intervention to keep Eraring open

Eraring Power Station presently produces up to 25 per cent of the state's energy needs.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 27, 2023

We can't afford to lose Eraring, state MP warns

Lake Macquarie MP Greg Piper to meet with Chris Minns and Brookfield about the future of Eraring Power Station

Newcastle Herald · Mar 30, 2023

Council to have a seat at the table on Eraring Power Station closure talks

Eraring Power Station owner and operator Origin Energy plans to reactivate its community forum, and Lake Macquarie City Council will have a seat at the table.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 28, 2022

Transition crunch:Origin chief hints Eraring may not close in 2025

The head of Origin Energy has given the strongest indication yet that Eraring Power Station may not close in 2025.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 24, 2022

Preserving Eraring Power Station's legacy

Ken Thornton is a self-confessed power station tragic. For half a century he has done everything from operating them to writing their histories.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 14, 2022

New Bayswater-Eraring connection

A new high voltage connection will be built between Bayswater and Eraring power stations as part of a plan to reinforce the state's evolving clean energy grid.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 17, 2022