Thousands left without power as severe thunderstorms hit Victoria
Thunderstorms have caused widespread damage across Victoria, as torrential rains battered the state on Sunday afternoon. A band…
Severe thunderstorm hits south-east Queensland
Five-centimetre hailstones and wind gusts of up to 96 kilometres per hour have been recorded in south-east Queensland,…
Trees downed, Geelong Cup postponed as severe weather wreaks havoc across Victoria
A tram and car have been hit by a falling tree in Melbourne and dangerous winds have forced…
Thousands without power as ‘vigorous cold front’ causes wild weather across Tasmania
Thousands of homes are without power and ambulances are being diverted from a damaged hospital, as severe winds…
Australia’s energy transition in flux as major transmission arteries struggle to get built
In South Australia’s mid-north, the low ridges and rolling hills of the Southern Flinders Ranges eventually give way…
Australia’s last paper mill, Tasmania’s Boyer Mill, locked in energy security negotiations with Aurora
Australia’s last paper mill and supplier of newsprint remains locked in negotiations for power security, with owner David…
Spring heat, wild thunderstorms and rain headed to south-east Australia
The infamous variability of spring weather across southern Australia will be on full display during the coming week.…
Robbins Island wind farm off Tasmania gets environmental approval after years of delays
The federal government has approved a 100-turbine wind farm on Robbins Island in north-west Tasmania following seven delays…
Mitsubishi’s wind-power retreat a blow to Japan’s alternative-energy goals
The withdrawal from three offshore wind-power projects by Japan’s Mitsubishi Corp. comes as a blow to the energy…
Destructive winds, possible hail forecast for South Australia
Destructive winds sweeping across South Australia has damaged roofs, fences and has caused power outages as a “rare”…
Snow within 35km of five Australian capitals as Antarctic blast arrives
An intense polar outbreak will bring one of the most widespread snow events in years to south-east Australia…
Trump Falsely Blamed Rising Electricity Prices on Renewables
That surge is a major problem for the economy — and for President Trump. On the campaign trail,…