Jacinta Allan allies to quit politics after Labor coup Two key Victorian Labor frontbenchers have announced they will retire from politics at the next election after Jacinta Allan was deposed as premier. AAP · Jul 30
Power bill relief as energy caps slashed in one state Cheaper electricity bills are in store for hundreds of thousands of households and small businesses in one state under a lowered benchmark power price. AAP · May 24
Australia PM tries to reassure public as panic buying sees fuel demand surge 400% in some regions Albanese says Australia's supply of petrol, diesel and oil would be ‘same, if not higher, than it normally would be’ The Independent UK · Mar 27
Offshore wind was touted as a key part of Australia’s energy transition – but does it still have a future? Plans to have first turbines spinning by 2032 look increasingly unlikely as investors back out of multiple projects – but proponents say benefits will flow once industry established The Guardian - AU · Sep 12, 2025
Renewable transmission plan expands, cost to double One of Australia's largest renewable energy transmission projects faces a cost blowout with expanded areas of land for solar, battery and wind. AAP · Aug 17, 2025
Don’t believe the hype: Victorian government deserves credit for not buckling to aggressive pro-gas campaign Australia’s most gas-reliant state takes a significant step to move households and businesses away from fossil fuels and cut energy bills The Guardian - AU · Jun 24, 2025
Machete ban backed as youth crime crackdown 'imminent' A family-friendly festival has become the scene of a violent clash of youths as a senior minister throws her support behind a machete ban. AAP · Mar 10, 2025
Unions slam wind farm's safety after blade kills worker The Danish company building a huge wind farm where a worker was crushed and killed by a turbine blade says safety is its number one priority. AAP · Nov 11, 2024
AusNet wants customers to pay for transition from gas An energy provider has called on the regulator to approve a plan to make Victorian gas customers pay more to make up for those who have gone electric. AAP · Oct 31, 2024
Could Australia’s outdated voltage standards be taking years off the life of your toaster? Lowering voltage about 5% could lower emissions and save customers on the national electricity market around $110 a year The Guardian - AU · Oct 18, 2024
State-owned power body to be included in constitution The revival of Victoria's State Electricity Commission and renewable energy targets will be included in the state's constitution, after laws passed parliament. AAP · Oct 15, 2024
States power up to shut down nuclear ambitions As the federal opposition attempts to force the construction of nuclear reactors, state leaders say they will not go down without a fight. AAP · Jun 20, 2024
Victoria approves first gas project in 10 years near the famous Twelve Apostles Premier and minister defend move amid plan to transition households away from gas The Guardian - AU · Jun 6, 2024
Victoria seeks to end draughty rentals in revamp of heating and cooling standards Properties will require air conditioning, external door seals and ceiling insulation under proposed new standards The Guardian - AU · Jun 3, 2024
The Guardian - AU · May 13, 2024 ‘Real generational uplift’: Victorian gold mine strikes historic profit-sharing deal with traditional owners Agnico Eagle will transfer a proportion of its funds from its Fosterville operation to the Dja Dja Wurrung people
AAP · Apr 28, 2024 Victorian premier to front truth-telling inquiry Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan will give evidence at the Yoorrook Justice Commission, in her first appearance before the state's truth-telling inquiry.
AAP · Apr 22, 2024 Traditional owners to get Vic renewable project profits Indigenous Victorians are set to receive profits from renewable energy projects on their traditional land, according to a senior government minister.
AAP · Mar 5, 2024 Southern Ocean wind zone cut to save whales, parrots Australia's newest industry has taken a smaller-than-expected step forward with the latest offshore wind farm zone working around migratory whales and parrots.
AAP · Feb 26, 2024 Six-month deadline set for review into mass blackout The Victorian government has appointed three experts to lead a review into the response of power providers to storms that crippled the transmission network.
AAP · Feb 20, 2024 Delay in compensation to Victorians without power A power provider has been taken to task by the Victorian energy minister for its delayed rollout of prolonged outage payments.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 20, 2024 Thousands of Victorians remain without electricity as inquiry launched into mass power outages Independent experts to review energy firms’ response to storms that left more than half a million customers without power
The Guardian - AU · Feb 14, 2024 Push to weatherproof Australia’s electricity grid as 77,000 still without power in Victoria State’s energy minister calls for national approach to energy system resilience as climate change causes more extreme weather events
AAP · Nov 29, 2023 Big battery first to be funded under revived commission Victoria's revived state-owned electricity commission will spend $245 million of its initial $1 billion kitty on a storage project that can power 200,000 homes.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 15, 2023 Crossbenchers set to sink Labor’s bid to enshrine State Electricity Commission in Victoria’s constitution Four upper house MPs refuse to back bill that would also force revived agency to solely invest in renewables
The Guardian - AU · Sep 10, 2023 Victoria’s gas ban for new homes expected to reap significant emissions cuts Exclusive: Analysis shows new all-electric homes would generate 16% lower emissions than new gas-electric homes