'We are beyond elated': community celebrates the demise of wind farm Origin Energy has abandoned plans for its 870-megawatt Skye Ridge Wind Farm. Newcastle Herald · 6h ago
Electric check-out: Coles opens greener grocery store It is not just the bags that are green: a Melbourne supermarket will use renewable energy and customised technology to reduce its environmental footprint. AAP · Sep 16
Energy giant isn't sweating after warmer winter Weather woes and energy market shake-ups aren't weighing heavily on Australia's biggest electricity retailer. AAP · Aug 12
About 900,000 Origin Energy customers affected by hack as company admits it was warned weeks before public told Chief executive, Frank Calabria, apologises and advises customers to look out for suspicious activity amid heightened scam risk The Guardian - AU · Jul 28
The Origin Energy breach has been unusual – but there are ways to better protect your data This week, customers of Origin Energy learned their personal details have been stolen in a data breach. They joined the customers of other major companies, including Qantas, Optus and Medicare, who have been hacked in recent years. The Conversation · Jul 24
Personal and banking details among customer data stolen in Origin Energy hack Hackers access Australian customers’ names, addresses, dates of birth, phone numbers and some bank account details, company says The Guardian - AU · Jul 23
Origin to pay refunds over misleading power plans Origin Energy is facing accusations of duping power plan customers with promises of permanent savings and has committed to compensating those affected. AAP · Jul 14
Banks give Aussie shares a bounce to end run of losses Boosted by the banking sector, the Australian share market's main index has overcome its morning losses to finish the day flat. AAP · Jul 2
Origin exploring re-use of power station to energise data centre boom There could be a third data centre coming to the Hunter. Newcastle Herald · Jul 1
Origin Energy and Landis+Gyr bring large-scale smart gas technology to Australian homes and businesses SYDNEY, June 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Gas customers across Australia could soon see fewer estimated bills, fewer manual meter readings, and a more modern energy service experience as the country's gas networks begin a large-scale digital upgrade. Global energy technology leader, Landis+Gyr (SIX: LAND) today announced a partnership with leading… AAP · Jun 4
Electric car race speeds up as fuel crisis drags on The global fuel crisis could be a turning point for electric vehicle sales in Australia, with one subscription service reporting record adoption. AAP · Mar 31
‘Like lighting a cigarette while trying to quit’: Australia approves new coal seam gas expansion The expansion in Queensland, which has been approved until 2081, will contribute about 120m tonnes of carbon emissions over its lifetime The Guardian - AU · Mar 20
Energy seller: network costs key factor in power bills Origin Energy's bottom-line net profit for the half-year ended December 31 fell to $557 million, after revenue growth of nine per cent to $8 billion. AAP · Feb 11
Australia’s largest coal power plant to operate for an additional two years which green groups say is a ‘disaster’ Life of Eraring power station in Lake Macquarie extended to April 2029, Origin Energy says The Guardian - AU · Jan 19
AAP · Jan 19 Coal exit delay risks spooking clean energy investment The ageing Eraring coal-fired power station will close in 2029, a two-year delay that could undermine investment in solar, wind, storage and transmission.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 22, 2025 Origin Energy to face court over 77,000 alleged law breaches after taking millions from welfare recipients Regulator says ex-customers allegedly affected by Centrepay scandal were already ‘likely experiencing economic vulnerability’
AAP · Nov 26, 2025 Overpowered: battery rebate could be drained in a year Australian households are installing more than 1000 solar batteries every day, but their popularity could accelerate the end of the government's rebate scheme.
AAP · Oct 15, 2025 Origin takes heat over coal-fired power station Moving from coal-fired power stations to renewable energy projects could take longer than expected, a retailer has warned, amid delays and high costs.
AAP · Aug 14, 2025 Liquid gas investment inflates Origin Energy's profit Profits are up for Australia's largest energy company despite challenges from the price of coal, energy tariffs and power plant uncertainty.
AAP · Mar 31, 2025 Taxpayers win as biggest power plant keeps itself open Origin Energy has tossed a "security blanket" for Australia's largest coal power station for the coming year, saving taxpayers up to $225 million.
AAP · Feb 12, 2025 Origin bets on gas and batteries to keep the lights on Leading energy retailer Origin Energy says it is "well-placed" to benefit from the energy transition as it bets on big batteries to help keep the lights on.
AAP · Jan 28, 2025 'Human error': energy giant fined $1.6m for DV breaches One of the Australia's largest energy retailers has apologised after racking up $1.6 million in fines for their treatment of family violence-affected customers.
AAP · Nov 19, 2024 Corporate giants urged to stand tall against violence Major energy retailers, banks and utility companies are urging the rest of corporate Australia to increase action on family violence in a bid to help survivors.
AAP · Oct 16, 2024 Origin Energy defends complex switch to renewables, gas As China pushes for cheaper Australian LNG, shareholders of energy retailer and east coast gas producer Origin Energy have been warned of a "messy" transition.
AAP · Oct 8, 2024 Wanted: $100m investment fund seeks green Aussie tech A multimillion-dollar venture capital fund, backed by 50 companies including Westpac, is looking for clean energy innovations that could go global.