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The Hunter Valley community behind the closure of Liddell Power Station

As Liddell powers down in the New South Wales Upper Hunter Valley after more than half a century, what's next for the community?

ABC News

Liddell closure won't affect NSW energy supply: Labor

Shutting the ageing Liddell coal-fired power plant won't affect the state's energy supply, but challenges remain according to the NSW government.

AAP

‘It can’t be left to the market’: the closure of Liddell power station and uncertainty of the future

In the second of two features, we look at the plan for the site that became ‘history’ before being implemented, and what lies ahead

The Guardian - AU

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Turning out the lights: what is the legacy of the Liddell power station?

In the first of a two-part report, we look at the successes – and the costs – of what once was Australia’s largest power station

The Guardian - AU

Farewell Liddell: what to expect when Australia's oldest coal plant closes

After more than five decades, the last operating units of the Liddell coal-fired power station will close this month. The station’s owner, AGL, is Australia’s largest carbon polluter. Liddell’s closure will reduce the company’s emissions by 17%.

The Conversation

'Challenges' for NSW grid as Hunter coal station closes

The Liddell Power Station in Muswellbrook in the Hunter region will close this month, after owner AGL delayed its planned closure by a year.

Newcastle Herald

'Challenges' for NSW grid as Hunter coal station closes

Future energy supply challenges could be on the horizon for NSW as one of the state's major coal-fired electricity producers prepares to wind down operations.

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'Advancing and accelerating': AGL unveils big battery plan for Tomago

AGL Lodges scoping report for battery with a capacity of 500 megawatts and up to 2,000 megawatt-hours of storage.

Newcastle Herald

Car subscription service geared to shake up transport

A car-sharing platform owned by Toyota is poised to launch long-term car subscriptions in the latest bid to change the way Australians access transport.

AAP

Coal-fired Liddell Power Station shouldn't be demolished, Nationals senator Matt Canavan says

Pro-coal Nationals senator Matt Canavan is calling on the federal government to hold the Hunter Valley's Liddell Power Station in "care and maintenance", rather than approving its demolition.

ABC News

Bengals’ injury luck compared to rest of NFL is interesting

A look at how the Bengals compare to other teams when it comes to injury.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Energy giant launches electric vehicle subscriptions

One of Australia's biggest energy firms will launch a subscription car service to get more EVs on the road and offer some customers free power to fuel them.

AAP

As Liddell prepares to power down, how significant has the coal-fired plant been in keeping the lights on?

The "Grand Old Lady", as it is fondly referred to by some workers, holds an impressive life span of nearly 52 years.

ABC News

Mining and Energy Union calls on federal Labor to legislate for a national energy transition authority

Full speech: Union demands energy transition body

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Newcastle Herald

Watch how Liddell will be transformed into a clean energy powerhouse

New artists' impressions show how the Liddell Power Station site will be transformed into one of the world's most advanced clean energy hubs.

AAP

AGL Energy boss optimistic on fully decarbonised nation

AGL chief executive Damien Nicks is putting a turbulent year behind him and is optimistic the company can spark a fully decarbonised economy.

Newcastle Herald

Bayswater Power Station in the Hunter Valley fined for dumping salt water into local creek

AGL's Bayswater Power Station has been fined $15,000 for allegedly discharging saline water into a nearby waterway.

Newcastle Herald

Minerals Council says AGL's 'cheap coal' shows something else is driving power prices

AGL sourcing 'cheap' coal

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AAP

AGL Energy slams government intervention, posts H1 loss

AGL Energy has posted a first-half loss, citing the cost of decarbonisation, coal plant outages and challenging energy market conditions.

The Guardian - AU

Renters and families to be hit hardest by new gas price rises, advocates warn

Consumer Policy Research Centre survey reveals 11% of Victorians asked for payment assistance from energy provider

The New Daily

Huge gas bill hikes for AGL, Origin and EnergyAustralia customers this week

Australian households are facing huge jumps in their gas bills later this week as retailers pass through double-digit price increases.

Newcastle Herald

AGL names the date when it will pull the plug on Liddell

Liddell Power Station will shut down on April 28, the plant's owner AGL confirmed on Monday.

Newcastle Herald

Power station demolition a step closer as Liddell's curtain call looms

"After over 50 years of generating electricity for Australia, Liddell power station has reached the end of its operational life and will close in April 2023."

AAP

Gas price cap places pressure on retailers

Retailers have been struggling to access affordable long-term gas for their industrial and commercial customers, raising questions about energy policy.

ABC News

SA Riverland shack owner find surprising power bill in despite disconnections

As part of the preparation for the River Murray event, SA Power Networks commenced a rolling disconnection of various properties from the grid — but some shack owners have received an unexpected supply charge on their power bills.

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