Disaster Management

Ergon Energy and Energex crews are working around the clock to restore power after Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred tore through south...

To ensure the safe operation of its transmission network, Transgrid has launched its comprehensive annual bushfire prevention program, including helicopter...

Unitywater crews are ready to respond and keep water and wastewater services flowing to communities across Moreton Bay, Sunshine Coast...

A new community battery in the township of Kimba will provide up to eight hours of back-up power and communications...

Snowy Hydro is seeking an immediate independent safety review and audit to ensure the highest safety standards are in place...

Severe weather events are here to stay, and to keep vital water assets safe the sector needs a proactive, data-driven...

After an oil spill on 12 January 2025, Lake Rosebery has now partially reopened to the public – thanks to...

As part of its year-round bushfire mitigation and vegetation management program, United Energy is using helicopters to scan and map...

The towns of Hawker and Leigh Creek have been reconnected to South Australia’s electricity network, after a destructive storm swept...

Despite major floods, relentless rain, landslides, highway closures and logistical challenges at every turn, Ergon Energy crews have restored power...

The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) has made a draft rule to reduce the risk of power outages caused by...

Extreme weather events and harsh climate conditions are becoming a new norm, but how can utilities keep critical infrastructure safe...

Flooding, landslides and falling trees have been impacting power supply in parts of the North Queensland coast – with Ergon...

When five council water authorities merged to form Urban Utilities, they brought with them varying legacy security systems. To move...

The first phase of the Maribyrnong River Flood Mitigation Study is set to kick off, and Melbourne Water is calling...

Water quality testing at TasWater’s Tullah Water Treatment Plant continues following an oil spill in the nearby Lake Rosebery in...

Victoria’s $7.5 million Energy Resilience Solutions (ERS) program is now complete, safeguarding the state’s energy supply against fire or storm...

Western Power crews are working around the clock to restore power to around 38,000 Western Australian homes and businesses after...

Everyone deserves an injury-free workplace, and SA Water found that sometimes the little things can make a big difference to...

An accurate condition assessment of a pipeline empowers utilities to make the best use of their resources, but it’s important...

When disaster strikes, real-time communication with field crews is critical. To safeguard locals and workers, SA Power Networks is revolutionising...

As energy demand grows across Australia, utility providers face increasing pressure to ensure the reliability and safety of critical assets....

When asset failure can have serious impacts on operations, the local environment and public health, it is vital to increase...

As capital programs accelerate across the water sector, utilities are being reminded about the value of data-driven insights to help...

With every Australian depending on utilities to keep things running, field technicians need to be able to respond quickly –...

A trailblazing apprenticeship program is tackling the sector’s skilled labour shortage by empowering the next generation of professionals. Utility construction...

As the water industry digitises, utilities must be aware that the advantages of these technologies are accompanied by new vulnerabilities....

Update – 22 January 2025 Ausgrid crews are expected to restore power today to the last remaining customers who were...

Queensland’s energy companies, Powerlink Queensland, alongside Energex and Ergon Network (part of Energy Queensland) have partnered to support SES volunteers...

As Essential Energy gears up to roll out 400 stand-alone power systems (SAPS) across its network by 2029, the utility...