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Opinion
Anthony Albanese
Turn with caution: Potholes ahead as PM tries to round climate corner
The government claims the climate wars are over. But that’s misplaced optimism, especially with the nation gripped by a climate crisis that will be exploited by the opposition.
- by Michelle Grattan
Latest
Fracking, coal seam gas ‘not legal any time soon’, Andrews insists
The Victorian premier hit back at Federal Resources Minister Madeleine King’s suggestion that the state’s ban on fracking was a barrier to fixing the energy crisis.
- by Josh Gordon
Perth Hills residents cut off as Western Power cracks down on decrepit poles
Herne Hill resident Louise Hay was left using generators for 10 days and hit with a hefty fee after Western Power subcontractors cut off her power immediately.
- by Holly Thompson
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Weather
Thousands without power as 100km/h winds batter NSW
Sydneysiders can expect to wake up to another cold morning and damaging winds on Wednesday, with a severe weather warning in place for a third day.
- by Amelia McGuire and Pallavi Singhal
Herding cats with Anna Collyer to keep the nation’s lights on
There are two organisations at the heart of the complex web of governments and public and private institutions that provide our power. Anna Collyer runs them both.
- by Nick O'Malley
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Power network
‘Hundreds of millions’ not reinvested to prevent WA power outages: Opposition
The state opposition has accused the McGowan government of draining Western Power financially while exposing residents to life-threatening dangers from power outages.
- by Aja Styles
WA Boxing Day: Thousands of homes without power, extreme weather, fire bans
Thousands of homes across Perth suburbs affected by network outages are still without power this Boxing Day as temperatures are expected to reach a record-breaking 44-degree maximum.
- by staff writer
Climate change, poor housing fuelling energy concerns for First Nations communities
A new study has found a link between power being disconnected at homes in remote NT Indigenous communities and extreme temperatures.
- by Cameron Gooley
La Nina weather event dampens risk of summer power outages
The forecast of a milder summer is good news for the electricity grid, with a reduced risk of damaging bushfires and heatwaves.
- by Mike Foley
Thousands still without power days after storm hit
Frustrations grow as 11,000 Victorian households and businesses remain disconnected.
- by Benjamin Preiss
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Electricity
21 suburbs in Sydney’s south-east lose power after major cable damaged
Crews restored power to affected customers about two hours after an external party hit the underground supply cable while digging or drilling in Kingsford.
- by Jenny Noyes