The Latest Breaking News from Vales Point

Mercury pollution at Eraring power plant rose 130% in 12 months

Environment groups say increased pollution levels means it would be ‘absurd and harmful’ to extend life of Eraring, which is due to close in August 2025

The Guardian - AU · Apr 3, 2024

Power stations under the pump to clean up emissions

EPA to implement improvements to coal-fired power stations

Newcastle Herald · Dec 21, 2023

Applause for prosecution over Vales Point fish kill

Residents say their concerns about Vales Point have been validated.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 6, 2023

Vales Point coal-fired power station in NSW could be polluting in breach of clean air laws

Environment groups question whether ageing station’s exemptions from some pollution standards are valid

The Guardian - AU · Sep 20, 2022

Vales Point pollution exemption will be passed to new owner

A contentious air pollution exemption granted to Vales Point power station would be carried over to the plant's prospective new owner Sev.en Energy if the existing conditions of sale are upheld.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 19, 2022

Private owners net millions in sale of ageing coal-fired power station in NSW

Delta Electricity sells Hunter region station to Sev.en Global Investments which one critic labels ‘worst of all outcomes’

The Guardian - AU · Sep 19, 2022

Czech tycoon buying Lake power plant, coalmine

The deal to buy Vales Point power station and its neighbouring mine raises new questions about how long the coal-fired plant will stay open.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 18, 2022

"We can't afford another kill": fears Mannering Park fish kills will impact on long term health of lake

The head of the state's environmental watchdog says it won't hesitate to take action against Vales Point power station if it is found to be the cause of the latest Lake Macquarie fish kill.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 8, 2022

EPA seeks top legal advice about power station pollution exemption

The NSW Environment Protection Authority is under increasing pressure to reveal the legal advice it has received about the legality of a pollution exemption provided to Vales Point power station.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 24, 2022