State faces huge bill for major coal-plant's lifeline A leading energy analyst is urging the NSW government not to extend the life of a major coal-fired power plant and instead invest in zero-emissions solutions. AAP · Mar 27, 2024
NSW may be forced to pay $150m a year to extend life of coal-fired plant, energy expert predicts ‘If ever there was a perfect case-study of the negative impacts on taxpayers of privatisation of strategic public assets, Eraring is it,’ Tim Buckley says The Guardian - AU · Mar 27, 2024
'I'd love to stay a Dragon': Su'A denies Bennett links Dragons star Jaydn Su'A wants to remain at St George Illawarra, and insists he is not holding out for a third stint under mentor Wayne Bennett. AAP · Mar 27, 2024
Australia’s big electricity generators say nuclear not viable for at least a decade AGL Energy, Alinta, EnergyAustralia and Origin Energy say they will remain focused on renewables despite Coalition support for nuclear reactors The Guardian - AU · Mar 18, 2024
Eels forward Hopgood on cusp of Maroons debut: Miles It's a big year for Parramatta forward J'maine Hopgood who Queensland selector Gene Miles says has been identified as a Maroons player for a long time. AAP · Mar 3, 2024
Hold off NRLW expansion until 2026, says NSW coach NSW State of Origin coach Kylie Hilder has called for the NRL to wait until 2026 to expand the women's competition to 12 teams, one year later than expected. AAP · Feb 27, 2024
Origin fined for breach of family violence care Origin Energy failed to protect vulnerable customers after referring customers affected by family violence to debt collectors to recoup overdue fees. AAP · Feb 27, 2024
Lake community groups to share in $5 million Eraring investment fund Eraring Community Investment Fund applications close on March 24. Newcastle Herald · Feb 22, 2024
Origin expands energy footprint across regional NSW Origin Energy has added proposed wind and solar farm projects to its rural assets in NSW that will need new transmission lines along yet to be agreed routes. AAP · Feb 20, 2024
Ten of Australia’s top companies lack clear plans to stop using or supporting fossil fuels, report says UTS researchers say firms including Coles, Woolworths, Telstra, Rio Tinto and Qantas have no ‘comprehensive, independently verified and fully costed plan’ to reduce emissions The Guardian - AU · Feb 19, 2024
No more mind games as Brown grasps Manly lifeline Anthony Seibold's straightforward approach has Nathan Brown believing he can rekindle the fire which earned him State of Origin honours with NSW. AAP · Feb 14, 2024
Chaos events make gas more crucial, Origin Energy says Big batteries and fast-start gas plants will keep the lights on across Australia and help to stabilise highly volatile power costs, Origin Energy says. AAP · Feb 14, 2024
Ponga and Walsh could play together in Origin: Slater Kalyn Ponga and Reece Walsh appear set for a battle to play fullback for Queensland in Origin this year but Billy Slater is open to finding a role for both men. AAP · Feb 3, 2024
Origin Energy to plug in big battery alongside gas Origin Energy says it will build a $400 million big battery in Victoria to maintain a reliable power supply and support Australia's transition to renewables. AAP · Jan 29, 2024
AAP · Jan 25, 2024 Power trial promises to fill up electric cars for $5 Australia's largest energy retailer is launching an electric vehicle trial that will deliver cheap power to drivers who recharge during off-peak times.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 18, 2024 NSW can avoid electricity shortages without paying hundreds of millions to keep Eraring open, expert says New renewable energy and battery projects will provide enough capacity when Australia’s largest coal-fired power station closes, report finds
AAP · Dec 22, 2023 Ex-NRL star Carl Webb dies aged 42 after MND battle Retired rugby league enforcer Carl Webb, who made 12 State of Origin appearances for Queensland, has died aged 42.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 22, 2023 Rugby league mourns Origin star Carl Webb felled by Motor Neurone Disease age 42 Australia and Queensland Origin star, who played 187 NRL games with Broncos, Cowboys and Eels and one Test for Australia, dies after four-year fight with MND
AAP · Dec 22, 2023 Origin Energy accused of failing vulnerable customers Victoria's Essential Services Commission has launched civil penalty proceedings in the Supreme Court against energy retailer Origin Energy.
Newcastle Herald · Dec 21, 2023 Hunter projects in the running for $2 billion hydrogen booster shot Hunter hydrogen projects on national shortlist for $2billion funding.
Newcastle Herald · Dec 18, 2023 Unsatisfactory resolution to letters saga LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Unsatisfactory resolution to letters saga
Newcastle Herald · Dec 13, 2023 Piper slams council's 'appalling' decision to try to save Myuna Bay Mr Piper argues it flies in the face of expert advice.
AVNetwork · Dec 13, 2023 How CRAS Helps Students with Audio Signal Flow on Two Separate Campuses Conservatory of Recording Arts & Sciences installs two Solid State Logic ORIGIN 32 Channel In-Line Analogue consoles.
Newcastle Herald · Dec 11, 2023 Council tries to stonewall 'bloody-minded pursuit' to demolish Myuna Councillors come out swinging to save Myuna Bay recreation centre.
AAP · Dec 4, 2023 Shareholders pull the plug on Origin takeover bid Origin Energy shareholders have sunk Brookfield's $20 billion takeover bid and the promise of tens of billions of dollars extra in renewables investment.