The Latest Breaking News from Liddell

Too Liddell too late for those bearing brunt as power station shuts

Can the minister explain where they are going to get work in their near vicinity down the track, or not his problem?

Newcastle Herald · Apr 27, 2023

How Liddell's last hours will play out

The last Liddell turbine will take about an hour to stopping spinning and desynchronise from the grid.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 27, 2023

Unions demand 'no one gets left behind' in transition

ACTU holds fears for contractors who have supported Liddell Power Station

Newcastle Herald · Apr 27, 2023

We need a National Energy Transition Authority to help fossil fuel workers adjust

Australia’s coal-fired power stations are exiting the grid. This transition is already well underway, as cheaper renewables displace coal and older generators close. Australia’s oldest coal plant, Liddell, is about to close. Eleven coal-fired power plants closed between 2013 and 2020, and at least seven others are slated to close…

The Conversation · Apr 18, 2023

Liddell closure won't affect NSW energy supply: Labor

Shutting the ageing Liddell coal-fired power plant won't affect the state's energy supply, but challenges remain according to the NSW government.

AAP · Apr 18, 2023

‘It can’t be left to the market’: the closure of Liddell power station and uncertainty of the future

In the second of two features, we look at the plan for the site that became ‘history’ before being implemented, and what lies ahead

The Guardian - AU · Apr 17, 2023

Opposition warns Liddell shutdown will trigger energy crisis

Ted O'Brien warns the National Energy Market is not ready for the loss of Liddell power station

Newcastle Herald · Apr 16, 2023

Turning out the lights: what is the legacy of the Liddell power station?

In the first of a two-part report, we look at the successes – and the costs – of what once was Australia’s largest power station

The Guardian - AU · Apr 14, 2023

How Australia's oldest coal-fired power station will be shut down

Liddell Power Station's three remaining generators will wind down between this weekend and the end of the month.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 13, 2023

As Liddell prepares to power down, how significant has the coal-fired plant been in keeping the lights on?

The "Grand Old Lady", as it is fondly referred to by some workers, holds an impressive life span of nearly 52 years.

ABC News · Mar 4, 2023