The Latest Breaking News from Powercor

Houses lost as 'erratic' bushfire threatens towns

Multiple bushfires have sparked evacuation orders for several towns as temperatures soar to almost 50C in some areas.

AAP · Jan 27

Pole position: contentious EV charging plan to go ahead

Power providers in one state will be allowed to install electric vehicle chargers on their power poles despite opposition to the proposal.

AAP · Oct 23, 2025

Strobe lights and black outs: Australian power companies seek to reduce bat electrocutions

Loss of habitat and food sources driving fruit bats closer to urban centres, leading to bat deaths, power outages

The Guardian - AU · May 11, 2024

Victorians left in the dark after wild thunderstorms

Severe thunderstorms have left tens of thousands of Victorians in the dark and sparked widespread delays at Melbourne Airport.

AAP · Jan 2, 2024

Households keen but confused by renewable energy change

Research has uncovered more than 50 emerging trends in how households are using energy, potentially helping consumers and networks avoid costly mistakes.

AAP · Oct 11, 2023

Copper thieves target telcos, transport, power infrastructure causing $400,000 damage

Powercor and Telstra say their infrastructure has been targeted by copper thieves several times, causing significant damage and a risk to public safety.

ABC News · May 19, 2023

Victoria's flood crisis 'far from over', with Shepparton inundated and Echuca on high alert

There are fears up to 10,000 homes in the Shepparton region of Victoria could be flooded, with other towns around the state warned to be on high alert.

ABC News · Oct 15, 2022

‘A lot more to come’: Bleak outlook as flood emergencies hit

There have been rescues across Victoria and Tasmania, while thousands of people have been told to evacuate.

The New Daily · Oct 13, 2022

Copper price surge sparks rise in theft in Victoria, Crime Stoppers warns

Crime Stoppers warns an increase in copper cable theft in Victoria could put lives at risk.

ABC News · May 1, 2022