Steph Barker
April 2024
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ARENA opens consultation on Solar Sunshot programWednesday April 24, 2024 -
Horizon Power to run EV vehicle-to-grid trialWednesday April 24, 2024 -
Vic water utility announced as a finalist in infrastructure excellence awardTuesday April 23, 2024 -
Fed Gov announces largest single tender for renewable energyTuesday April 23, 2024 -
Urban Utilities develops pipeline root removal innovationTuesday April 23, 2024 -
AGN partners with MasterChef Australia for renewable cookingTuesday April 23, 2024 -
Qld Gov commences construction of Aldoga reservoirsMonday April 22, 2024 -
New Limited Board Member appointed at NBN CoMonday April 22, 2024 -
Gippsland Water completes Drouin WWTP floating solar projectMonday April 22, 2024 -
Transgrid unveils discovery hub in NSWWednesday April 17, 2024 -
SA Water commences water main upgradeWednesday April 17, 2024 -
Yarra Valley Water begins construction on $48M food waste to energy facilityWednesday April 17, 2024 -
Fed Gov unveils WA electricity capacity investment schemeTuesday April 16, 2024 -
Melbourne Water opens new hydroelectricity plantTuesday April 16, 2024 -
Gippsland Water unveils climate change strategyMonday April 15, 2024 -
VIC Gov to continue to oppose water buybacksMonday April 15, 2024 -
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Sydney Water awards pressure mains construction contractWednesday April 10, 2024 -
TasNetworks unveils latest Reconciliation Action PlanWednesday April 10, 2024 -
VIC Gov unveils energy sector jobs programWednesday April 3, 2024 -
NSW Gov unveils AI flood and storm intelligence projectWednesday April 3, 2024 -
Project EnergyConnect receives leading sustainability ratingWednesday April 3, 2024 -
TasWater to begin community consultations for service and price planWednesday April 3, 2024 -
Powerlink hits new milestone in Bouldercombe Substation projectWednesday April 3, 2024 -
Transgrid releases updated Preferred Route Report for VNI WestWednesday April 3, 2024 -
Hunter Water reaches milestone in $10M WWTW upgradeWednesday April 3, 2024 -
VIC EMR finds hardship customers likely to have higher energy billsWednesday April 3, 2024 -
NT Gov releases water allocation planWednesday April 3, 2024 -
Hydro Tasmania CEO to step downWednesday April 3, 2024 -
New customer hardship rules for telecommunications sectorWednesday April 3, 2024 -
$1B funding for new ARENA solar PV manufacturing programWednesday April 3, 2024
March 2024
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NSW and VIC households eligible for fibre internet upgradesWednesday March 27, 2024 -
QLD Gov roadmap proposes 12 regional REZsWednesday March 27, 2024 -
SA Water begins major $3.7M dam upgradeWednesday March 27, 2024 -
Marinus Link project transitions to tri-government ownershipWednesday March 27, 2024 -
Jemena reverse supply plans to help VIC avoid gas shortfallWednesday March 27, 2024 -
NSW Gov calls for feedback on proposed water law changesTuesday March 26, 2024 -
Regulations to change following ACCC telecommunications inquiryTuesday March 26, 2024 -
Sydney Zoo reaches milestone in renewable energy transitionTuesday March 26, 2024 -
Yarra Valley Water signs $50M contract for treatment plant upgradesMonday March 25, 2024 -
ARENA and WA Gov to fund $5.7M long duration energy storage trialMonday March 25, 2024 -
$2M ARENA grant for hydrogen feasibility studyMonday March 25, 2024 -
AER releases Default Market Offer, prices tipped to fallWednesday March 20, 2024 -
Powercor identifies potential microgrid sitesWednesday March 20, 2024 -
VIC Essential Services Commission releases draft Default OfferWednesday March 20, 2024 -
ARENA grants $1.6M to First Nations hydrogen feasibilityWednesday March 20, 2024 -
SA Water successfully trials trenchless pipeline repairWednesday March 20, 2024 -
Barwon Water installs irrigation pipeline at heritage siteWednesday March 20, 2024 -
AEMC seeks feedback on NER rule change requestMonday March 18, 2024 -
SE Water smart meter rollout reaches 100,000Monday March 18, 2024 -
RMIT develops early fault detection system for energy networksWednesday March 13, 2024 -
VIC Gov announces first round of community battery grantsWednesday March 13, 2024 -
Milestone for $29M Darwin pump stationWednesday March 13, 2024 -
Arup appoints new Water Business LeaderTuesday March 12, 2024 -
Lumea signs deal for BESS in New England REZWednesday March 6, 2024 -
Gladstone gas supply cut off by pipeline fireWednesday March 6, 2024 -
VIC Gov unveils national electricity billTuesday March 5, 2024 -
Milestone for Darwin-Katherine BESS constructionTuesday March 5, 2024 -
NBN Co reveals plans for higher speed internetTuesday March 5, 2024 -
Mareeba Dimbulah irrigation project exceeds targetMonday March 4, 2024 -
NSW Gov approves renewable energy projectsMonday March 4, 2024 -
AGL announces joint venture to develop REZ energy parkMonday March 4, 2024
February 2024
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VIC’s best tasting tap water winnerWednesday February 28, 2024 -
Energy retailer fined almost $300KWednesday February 28, 2024 -
QLD Gov to double size of wind farmWednesday February 28, 2024 -
SA Water begins water main installationTuesday February 27, 2024 -
VIC Gov to conduct outage review following catastrophic stormTuesday February 27, 2024 -
Contract awarded for Seqwater dam improvement construction projectWednesday February 21, 2024 -
$140M hydrogen hub to proceed in WAWednesday February 21, 2024 -
Solar access expands in regional WAWednesday February 21, 2024 -
Milestone reached in $64M WTP in SATuesday February 20, 2024 -
VIC utilities to face off for best-tasting water titleTuesday February 20, 2024 -
$330M BESS construction commences in QLDTuesday February 20, 2024 -
EnergyAustralia’s $300M gas-fired power station opensTuesday February 20, 2024 -
AEC identifies bottlenecks preventing renewables projects in WAMonday February 19, 2024 -
SA Water reworks Eyre Peninsula desalination plant designMonday February 19, 2024 -
Half a million without power as Loy Yang A shuts downThursday February 15, 2024 -
Construction to commence on major SA reservoir upgradeWednesday February 14, 2024 -
Next stage of Project EnergyConnect progresses in NSWWednesday February 14, 2024 -
GWW completes major water main upgradeTuesday February 13, 2024 -
Yan Yean Reservoir celebrates 170 yearsTuesday February 13, 2024 -
WSAA and Torres Cape Indigenous Council Alliance sign MoUMonday February 12, 2024 -
Water Corporation investigating new water sources for ExmouthMonday February 12, 2024 -
Major Bathurst dam upgrade completeWednesday February 7, 2024 -
Jemena releases Draft Pricing and Services Plan for consultationWednesday February 7, 2024 -
NSW signs hydrogen-focused MoU with TokyoWednesday February 7, 2024 -
Companies sign purchase agreement for VIC wind powerTuesday February 6, 2024 -
AEP calls for federal gas supply fundingMonday February 5, 2024
January 2024
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Construction commences on Central Coast water utility upgradesWednesday January 31, 2024 -
Fall in wholesale electricity prices revealed in AER market reportWednesday January 31, 2024 -
$70M investment for North Queensland hydrogen hubWednesday January 31, 2024 -
Fed Gov unveils regional roads mobile programTuesday January 30, 2024 -
Origin commits $400M to large-scale battery constructionTuesday January 30, 2024 -
Microgrid, macro impact: the Kioloa community microgrid installation projectMonday January 29, 2024 -
WA transmission line rebuilt following storm damageMonday January 29, 2024 -
First hydrogen produced in NTMonday January 29, 2024 -
Milestone for Power and Water critical infrastructure renewal programMonday January 29, 2024 -
Hunter Water applies for permanent desalination plantWednesday January 24, 2024 -
Works commence on Ausgrid’s first microgridWednesday January 24, 2024 -
New record for peak energy demand reached in QLDTuesday January 23, 2024 -
New 50MW BESS announced for SATuesday January 23, 2024 -
New gas commitments secured through federal Gas CodeTuesday January 23, 2024 -
Federal Gov commits $70M to Bell Bay hydrogen hubMonday January 22, 2024 -
Launceston sewer pipeline project enters next phaseMonday January 22, 2024 -
CAPS announces partnership with MitsubishiWednesday January 17, 2024 -
Governments unveil $206M energy savings packageWednesday January 17, 2024 -
Powerlink to recruit apprentices for CopperString developmentWednesday January 17, 2024 -
Downer delivers South Australian Project EnergyConnect in partnership with ElectraNetTuesday January 16, 2024 -
Upgrades begin on WA’s largest water recovery facilityTuesday January 16, 2024 -
Transgrid releases route report for new transmission lineTuesday January 16, 2024 -
Can Australia’s gas industry weather peak periods?Tuesday January 16, 2024
December 2023
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Utility Magazine: Top five news stories 2023Thursday December 21, 2023 -
Water utilities win VIC Minister’s Climate Innovation Challenge 2023Wednesday December 20, 2023 -
ARENA CEO reappointed for three-year termWednesday December 20, 2023 -
Sydney Water and WaterGroup roll out online water monitoringTuesday December 19, 2023 -
Chlorine dosing facility completed as part of water treatment plant upgradesTuesday December 19, 2023 -
New EnergyAustralia gas power station completes successful test fireTuesday December 19, 2023 -
ARENA to fund new demand flexibility platformTuesday December 19, 2023 -
QLD Gov reveals new emissions reduction targetMonday December 18, 2023 -
Ergon Energy issues update on Far North QLD emergency responseMonday December 18, 2023 -
Kidston Pumped Hydro Project on track for energisationWednesday December 13, 2023 -
Tilt Renewables announces new CEOWednesday December 13, 2023 -
Milestone for Powerlink grid-scale battery projectTuesday December 12, 2023 -
Works begin on VIC recycled water schemeTuesday December 12, 2023 -
GWMWater awards tender to extend sewerage networkMonday December 11, 2023 -
New WA energy minister announcedMonday December 11, 2023 -
New VIC BESS commences constructionWednesday December 6, 2023 -
Construction begins on QLD pilot water treatment plantWednesday December 6, 2023 -
Construction partners announced for HumeLinkTuesday December 5, 2023 -
WA Gov to invest $2.8 billion in new desalination plantTuesday December 5, 2023 -
VIC Gov announces new emissions reductions and renewables targetsTuesday December 5, 2023 -
Accommodation facility opens for EnergyConnect workersTuesday December 5, 2023
November 2023
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Urban Utilities celebrates treatment plant’s major milestoneWednesday November 29, 2023 -
Melbourne Water completes digital twin pilot programWednesday November 29, 2023 -
Fed Gov and Greens strike Basin Plan agreementTuesday November 28, 2023 -
Barwon Water plans $9.5M sewer pipeline upgradeTuesday November 28, 2023 -
AGL predicts $1B in generation asset expenditureMonday November 27, 2023 -
$4.5M funding secured for QLD regional water assessmentMonday November 27, 2023 -
Horizon Power announces WA solar farm now in operationMonday November 27, 2023 -
Powerlink hosts forum on Queensland’s energy transformationTuesday November 21, 2023 -
Urban Utilities unveils first flushable wipe to meet new national standardTuesday November 21, 2023 -
$700M renewable energy network boost for WAMonday November 20, 2023 -
WIOA crowns best-tasting water in AUSMonday November 20, 2023 -
Sydney Water opens $26M demonstration recycled water plantMonday November 20, 2023 -
WA desalination plant receives environmental approvalMonday November 13, 2023 -
Energy utility wins two Premier’s awardsMonday November 13, 2023 -
Powerlink continues partnership with BOMMonday November 13, 2023 -
NSW Gov to deliver vocational water operator training packageWednesday November 8, 2023 -
Milestone for Kidston Clean Energy Connection projectWednesday November 8, 2023 -
NSW Gov delivers $6.2M investment for regional water infrastructureMonday November 6, 2023 -
Milestone reached for Kidston hydro projectMonday November 6, 2023 -
Borumba pumped hydro project opens EOI for underground worksMonday November 6, 2023
October 2023
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Ark Energy pulls plug on Western PlainsTuesday October 31, 2023 -
Major water pipeline begins stage two constructionMonday October 30, 2023 -
NSW lake dredging activity beginsWednesday October 25, 2023 -
$6M funding to investigate industrial water recyclingWednesday October 25, 2023 -
VIC water utility announces strategic partnershipTuesday October 24, 2023 -
SA Gov signs agreement for Hydrogen Jobs PlanTuesday October 24, 2023 -
AER reports mild winter led to fall in energy price and demandTuesday October 24, 2023 -
Departing Chair thanked for service to Water Corporation BoardTuesday October 24, 2023 -
Clean Energy Council releases renewable energy strategy recommendationsMonday October 9, 2023 -
SA reservoir reopens following completion of refurbishmentMonday October 9, 2023 -
Works commenced on major VIC water pipe upgradeMonday October 9, 2023 -
NSW Gov signs $45M funding agreement for hydrogen hubTuesday October 3, 2023 -
Barwon Water announces new Board membersTuesday October 3, 2023 -
New Chair and Board members announced at major water utilityTuesday October 3, 2023 -
Power crews on standby during gas turbine maintenanceMonday October 2, 2023 -
$8.3M water treatment plant upgrade completed for Indigenous communityMonday October 2, 2023 -
Transgrid to learn from North American utility companiesMonday October 2, 2023
September 2023
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Basslink to be transitioned to a regulated asset by AERWednesday September 27, 2023 -
EOI open to local suppliers for CopperString 2032Wednesday September 27, 2023 -
TasWater announces opening of upgraded water treatment plantMonday September 25, 2023 -
Energy provider issues apology after ACCC commences legal proceedingsMonday September 25, 2023 -
Large package of works completed on VIC electricity networkMonday September 18, 2023 -
Sydney Water to undertake hydrogen generator trialMonday September 18, 2023 -
Construction of $9.6M NSW water treatment plant completeMonday September 18, 2023 -
World’s renewable energy capacity to be tripled, says G20 SummitMonday September 11, 2023 -
SA Water begins major upgrade on key pipelineMonday September 11, 2023 -
National Energy Market opportunities report releasedMonday September 4, 2023 -
Urban Utilities’ wastewater plant upgrade hits major milestoneMonday September 4, 2023 -
Hydro Tasmania welcomes Marinus Link commitmentMonday September 4, 2023
August 2023
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Council to adopt long-term sustainable water strategyMonday August 28, 2023 -
ARENA announces funding for First Nations microgridsMonday August 28, 2023 -
Residents invited to join community info sessions for proposed pipelineMonday August 21, 2023 -
Shortlist announced for Consumer Engagement Awards 2023Monday August 21, 2023 -
Power station retirement pushed back to accommodate energy needsMonday August 21, 2023 -
Construction complete on $55M water pipelineMonday August 14, 2023 -
Transgrid signs $100M contract for transmission equipmentMonday August 14, 2023 -
AGL holds inaugural Energy Day in VICWednesday August 9, 2023 -
EOI open for renewable energy in the NTWednesday August 9, 2023 -
QLD on track to surpass renewable energy targetWednesday August 9, 2023 -
Western Power upgrade works nearing completionWednesday August 9, 2023 -
Water treatment manufacturer acquires pump company for $65MWednesday August 9, 2023 -
Milestone for major Horsham water management projectTuesday August 8, 2023 -
TasWater set to begin works on large-scale sewer projectMonday August 7, 2023 -
SA university unveils bidirectional EV charging stationMonday August 7, 2023 -
Project office opens for CopperString 2032Monday August 7, 2023 -
$1.7M in contracts awarded for QLD dam improvementsMonday August 7, 2023
July 2023
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SA Water’s new sewage storage tank now operationalMonday July 31, 2023 -
WA Northern Goldfields gas pipeline opensMonday July 31, 2023 -
Sydney Water begins construction on $1.2B water recycling centreMonday July 31, 2023 -
New houses in VIC to be gas-free from 2024Monday July 31, 2023 -
$1.5B program of works awarded by VIC water utilityWednesday July 26, 2023 -
Western Sydney’s first community battery switched onWednesday July 26, 2023 -
New report sheds light on vulnerable energy customersWednesday July 26, 2023 -
$6.2M contract awarded for TAS dam redevelopment projectWednesday July 19, 2023 -
ARENA announces new board memberWednesday July 19, 2023 -
Proposed update to Net Zero Plan welcomed by industryWednesday July 19, 2023 -
TAS Gov opens consultation for water supply billWednesday July 12, 2023 -
$61.7M water infrastructure project underwayWednesday July 12, 2023 -
QLD and NSW to battle it out for Water of Origin titleWednesday July 12, 2023 -
First stage of major WA water mains upgrade completeMonday July 10, 2023 -
TAS ministers meet at site of proposed hydro projectMonday July 10, 2023 -
NSW water utility receives top honour at water conferenceWednesday July 5, 2023 -
Construction complete on first stage of East Coast Grid expansionWednesday July 5, 2023 -
WIOA announces best tasting tap water in TasmaniaWednesday July 5, 2023 -
QLD Gov begins regional water consultationTuesday July 4, 2023 -
SA Power Networks becomes full signatory with energy coalitionTuesday July 4, 2023
June 2023
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$50M NSW water recovery facility upgrade nears completionWednesday June 28, 2023 -
Energy Safe Victoria investigation leads to prosecution of construction companyWednesday June 28, 2023 -
Sustainable excavation for trenchless applicationsWednesday June 28, 2023 -
Survey work begins on QLD water pipelineTuesday June 27, 2023 -
Alleged gas law breaches result in major finesTuesday June 27, 2023 -
VIC water utility wins emergency management awardMonday June 26, 2023 -
First pipes arrive for $983M QLD water pipelineMonday June 26, 2023 -
VIC hydrogen plant reaches financial closeMonday June 26, 2023 -
Contract awarded for WA big batteryWednesday June 21, 2023 -
Contract awarded for $150M Sydney Water upgradeWednesday June 21, 2023 -
Barwon Water appoints interim Managing DirectorTuesday June 20, 2023 -
Another milestone reached in EnergyConnect projectTuesday June 20, 2023 -
Hydro Tasmania welcomes new Board ChairTuesday June 20, 2023 -
TAS State of the Industry Report releasedMonday June 19, 2023 -
VIC water utility expands $50M sewer upgrade programMonday June 19, 2023 -
11 smart water metering predictions, now a realityWednesday June 14, 2023 -
Multimillion-dollar training initiative launched for regional NSWWednesday June 7, 2023 -
World not on track to meet sustainable development goal, report findsWednesday June 7, 2023 -
The triple bottom line benefits of trenchless technologyThursday June 1, 2023
May 2023
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QLD transmission hub and training centre officially opensWednesday May 31, 2023 -
Melbourne utility takes top prize at international design awardsWednesday May 31, 2023 -
Water utility lodges third Reconciliation Action PlanTuesday May 30, 2023 -
VIC utility named top ranking water company on Financial Times Climate Leaders List 2023Tuesday May 30, 2023 -
Construction underway for SA desalination plantTuesday May 30, 2023 -
Energy powerhouse seeks approval for hydro and battery projectsTuesday May 30, 2023 -
Entrenching the east coast’s energy futureTuesday May 30, 2023 -
Order implemented for VNI West energy connectionMonday May 29, 2023 -
$3.5M Nelligen sewerage upgrade begins worksMonday May 29, 2023 -
Utility recognised at IoT Alliance AwardsMonday May 29, 2023 -
Delivering enhanced mobility and productivity in a progressing worldMonday May 29, 2023 -
Kidston hydro project continues constructionWednesday May 24, 2023 -
VIC Budget 2023/24 to bring back State Electricity CommissionWednesday May 24, 2023 -
QLD’s connection to wind farm reaches milestoneWednesday May 24, 2023 -
Sydney Water pumping station nears completionTuesday May 23, 2023 -
WA gas to hydrogen pipeline testing successfulMonday May 22, 2023 -
$9M project to relocate WA water main completeMonday May 22, 2023 -
SA Water’s reservoir recreation receives top prizeMonday May 22, 2023 -
Barwon Water Managing Director resignsWednesday May 17, 2023 -
Milestone for NT $45M big batteryTuesday May 16, 2023 -
Sydney Water commences $80M plant upgradeTuesday May 16, 2023 -
VIC water utility wins Australian Water awardMonday May 15, 2023 -
WA completes first large-scale battery storage systemMonday May 15, 2023 -
Budget 2023-24: sustainability a key focus for utilitiesWednesday May 10, 2023 -
Yarra Valley Water announces new partnership for Pipes and Facilities ProgramWednesday May 10, 2023 -
Transgrid partners with NSW university for energy training and job opportunitiesTuesday May 9, 2023 -
NSW Gov to protect water companies from privatisationTuesday May 9, 2023 -
Milestone for SA Water’s Kangaroo Island desalination plantWednesday May 3, 2023 -
$2.5B investment brings NSW a step closer to renewable energy targetWednesday May 3, 2023 -
VIC offshore wind project gets $19.5M boostTuesday May 2, 2023
April 2023
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$69M announced for critical water projects across 50 QLD councilsWednesday April 26, 2023 -
Wind power trial to maintain broadband connection during natural disastersWednesday April 26, 2023 -
Construction update at Australia’s largest wind farmWednesday April 19, 2023 -
Contracts awarded for major nbn upgradeWednesday April 19, 2023 -
AMS Instrumentation & Calibration releases new air flow meterMonday April 17, 2023 -
Downer to join AWA at Ozwater’23Monday April 17, 2023 -
Coal power station closes as state transitions to renewable energyWednesday April 12, 2023 -
Dubbo Council proposes new water and sewage chargesWednesday April 12, 2023 -
VIC water recycling plant gets global recognitionWednesday April 5, 2023 -
No desalination order required as Melbourne water flowsWednesday April 5, 2023 -
Funding of $120M allocated for community batteriesWednesday April 5, 2023 -
National gas supply prognosis improves, shortfall unlikelyTuesday April 4, 2023 -
Water main retires after half-century of serviceTuesday April 4, 2023 -
WA residents to receive standard power supply allocationTuesday April 4, 2023
March 2023
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Water Corporation becomes first Australian water utility accredited a Disability Confident RecruiterWednesday March 29, 2023 -
Transgrid begins work on Australia’s largest electricity transmission projectWednesday March 29, 2023 -
Safeguard Mechanism reforms pave path toward net zeroWednesday March 29, 2023 -
Watercare begins major smart meter installationsWednesday March 22, 2023 -
New CEO appointed at ENAWednesday March 22, 2023 -
Central QLD solar to be energised by new batteryWednesday March 22, 2023 -
$116M irrigation project to deliver recycled water to VIC farmlandWednesday March 15, 2023 -
VIC waste program targets carbon emissions reductionWednesday March 15, 2023 -
ARENA announces $1.02M funding for SA rooftop solar trialWednesday March 15, 2023
