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Alleged copper thief caused explosion at substation, suffered burns to face and hands

The man allegedly told police the burns were from a welding accident.

Newcastle Herald

Ausgrid workers rally in support of better pay deal

Wallsend Ausgrid workers rally over pay negotiations.

Newcastle Herald

Doorbell camera catches elderly man tearing corflute off picket fence

Councillors have condemned any vandalism to election material.

Newcastle Herald

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Community battery for Bondi, wind farm for regional Vic

Bondi residents can now access solar power from a community battery, while a wind farm that will supply power for 200,000 Victorian homes has been approved.

AAP

Ausgrid workers to strike across Hunter in action for a fairer pay rise

From August 1, ETU members will walk off the job.

Newcastle Herald

Copper thieves push back Merriwa grid works amid planned blackout for repairs

Merriwa and Baerami will go into a scheduled blackout on Saturday night for grid works.

Newcastle Herald

Splash of colour: the bright laughter missing at Newcastle Ocean Baths

Letters: 'You are part of Newcastle's living culture.'

Newcastle Herald

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Stinging solar panel owners doesn't add up

Letters and Short Takes: Saturday, May 25

Newcastle Herald

Complaint about pipeline advert dismissed

Letters and Short Takes: May 22, 2024

Newcastle Herald

Home owners' solar turn off in the wind

Letters and Short Takes: Tuesday, May 21, 2024

Newcastle Herald

Why are some Australian households about to be charged for generating too much solar power?

NSW energy firms can impose fees on households exporting surplus power – but there are ways to minimise the charge

The Guardian - AU

Consumer groups criticise energy companies charging solar panel owners for exporting power

Critics argue change could lead to people installing smaller solar power systems so they aren’t penalised for exporting excess energy during the day

The Guardian - AU

New tariff will punish solar panel owners who produce too much power

New 1.2 cent kilowatt hour penalty between 10am and 3pm.

Newcastle Herald

'Explosions and downed wires': Edgeworth blackout stretches into night

Crews were working to progressively restore power into the evening.

Newcastle Herald

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Energy firm drives heavy duty electric vehicle plans

One of the nation's biggest power distributors has started adopting electric trucks as part of a plan to drive change in other firms.

Newcastle Herald

'We're here when we're needed': Cooranbong hit hardest in storm

NSW SES crews were kept busy with call-outs across the Hunter.

AAP

Electric vehicle charging sparks concern among drivers

More than two in three Australians think the nation needs more electric vehicle charging stations even though their number almost doubled last year.

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Westpac’s latest insider trading scandal shows corporate crime still pays

A $1.8 million fine has been doled out to Westpac for ‘unconscionable conduct’ that netted the bank $20 million, with a judge calling the punishment ‘risible’.

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Ausgrid postpones planned works in Hunter amid heatwave conditions

High temperatures are sweeping across the Hunter.

Newcastle Herald

Microgrid to provide lifeline during extreme weather blackouts

The essential services include the pharmacy, grocery and fuel providers.

Newcastle Herald

Hail, lightning strikes and power outages: Severe thunderstorm hits the Hunter

Rolling coverage of the stormfront.

Newcastle Herald

Ausgrid restores power after blackout hits central Newcastle, suburbs

Ausgrid says an underground cabling fault caused the outage.

Newcastle Herald

Ausgrid postpones planned power outage as temperature to hit 37C

A decision was made on Friday afternoon.

Newcastle Herald

Resident gets electric shock attempting to hang Christmas lights

The lights were accidentally thrown over active power lines.

Newcastle Herald

New battery to charge up Newcastle

The 65kwh battery will help maintain a quality local power supply.

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