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Eraring plant will remain open until 2027, two more years than originally expected

The Guardian - AU

Corporate welfare may keep the lights on. But backing Eraring power station will have other costs for the NSW government

Propping up Australia’s largest coal-fired power station could deter investments in renewable energy or batteries. And might other operators now coming begging?

The Guardian - AU

Brisbane prop Jensen emerges as Maroons bolter

Brisbane prop Corey Jensen is a chance of being called into the Queensland squad for the opening match of the State of Origin series.

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Largest coal plant lifeline slammed as climate failure

A decision to extend the life of a major NSW coal-fired power plant will ensure the lights stay on in the state - at a taxpayer cost of up to $450 million.

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Extending life of Australia’s biggest coal-fired power station is ‘deeply disappointing’, green groups say

NSW Labor agreement with Origin to keep Eraring plant open for two more years to 2027 leaves environmental groups ‘deeply disappointed’

The Guardian - AU

'Strikes the right balance': reaction to Eraring extension

Eraring Power Station needed to support clean energy transition.

Newcastle Herald

Blues' injury crisis deepens as Mitch Moses ruled out

NSW Blues coach Michael Maguire's selection headache has worsened, with Parramatta half Mitch Moses denied a chance to prove his fitness against South Sydney.

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Centrepay scandal: Labor to reform debit scheme to combat ‘predatory behaviour’

Review follows Guardian Australia investigation identifying deep and ongoing failures with voluntary bill-paying service for Centrelink recipients

The Guardian - AU

Fate of thousands of jobs and two coal mines hangs on new Eraring contract

Origin's contract expires in June.

Newcastle Herald

Closing Australia’s biggest coal-fired power station would leave NSW exposed to risk of blackouts – Aemo

States must roll out batteries, solar and wind energy more quickly to ease risk of blackouts, market operator says

The Guardian - AU

Revealed: How an Australian debt collection giant dodged its own blacklisting

Exclusive: Panthera Finance circumvented an order to cease buying and chasing debts in Victoria by passing on business to a sister company that hounded an autistic child

The Guardian - AU

Best out of Origin 1 in more injury blues for NSW

NSW's incumbent centre Bradman Best has been ruled out of the State of Origin series opener with injury but the Blues and his club side Newcastle have options.

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Munster ruled out of entire Origin series for Maroons

Cameron Munster will miss the entire State of Origin series, but his Maroons teammates are confident either Tom Dearden or Ezra Mam can fill in.

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Hynes stars in win over Roosters to push Origin case

Nicho Hynes looks to be closing in on a State of Origin recall after starring in an important win for Cronulla over the Roosters on return from a calf injury.

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Wighton rules out reversing State of Origin retirement

Injury-hit NSW could do with a gritty, versatile player like Jack Wighton, but the South Sydney back won't be coming out of State of Origin retirement.

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Sky Bruise: heavy sessions prep NSW for Origin opener

Yasmin Clydsdale says NSW's State of Origin build-up has been perfect, despite so few players getting game time over the early part of 2024.

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Charge an electric car for $5? Energy trial goes public

Australia's biggest energy retailer will open a popular electric car-charging program to the public but only those with a Tesla can apply.

The Guardian - AU

NSW’s State of Origin selection in chaos with Queensland clear-cut favourites

With Nathan Cleary ruled out through injury, uncertainty clouds the Blues’ spine while the Maroons are far more settled

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Centrepay scandal: energy firm Origin wrongly received funds from welfare payments of former customers

Exclusive: Company is the third supplier known to have been given payments from vulnerable Australians in cases exposed by Guardian Australia

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Setbacks drove Teitzel to Maroons pinnacle in Origin

Queensland and Brisbane second-rower Romy Teitzel realised her Maroons dream after a tough season at Newcastle, saying she emerged a better person and player.

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Sharks stars deserve Origin selection says coach

Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon says his players wouldn't let NSW down if they got an Origin call-up, naming his skipper Cam McInnes as deserving of selection.

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Fifita deal casts doubt over keeping Crichton: Robinson

The Sydney Roosters have pulled off a huge coup in signing David Fifita, but Trent Robinson says the deal has left Angus Crichton's future at the club in doubt.

Newcastle Herald

Union calls on Minns to save hundreds of Hunter coal jobs tied to Eraring

Two mines supply coal to the ageing power station.

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Murray to miss Origin I, out for up to eight weeks

South Sydney captain Cameron Murray is set to miss up to eight weeks with a hip injury, ruling him out of the start of the State of Origin series for NSW.

The Guardian - AU

NSW to announce life extension of Eraring, Australia’s largest coal-fired power station

Exclusive: Decision to keep the ageing plant operating for up to four more years could cost taxpayers as much as $150m a year

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