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Origin Energy and Landis+Gyr bring large-scale smart gas technology to Australian homes and businesses

SYDNEY, June 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Gas customers across Australia could soon see fewer estimated bills, fewer manual meter readings, and a more modern energy service experience as the country's gas networks begin a large-scale digital upgrade. Global energy technology leader, Landis+Gyr (SIX: LAND) today announced a partnership with leading…

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Electric car race speeds up as fuel crisis drags on

The global fuel crisis could be a turning point for electric vehicle sales in Australia, with one subscription service reporting record adoption.

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‘Like lighting a cigarette while trying to quit’: Australia approves new coal seam gas expansion

The expansion in Queensland, which has been approved until 2081, will contribute about 120m tonnes of carbon emissions over its lifetime

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Energy seller: network costs key factor in power bills

Origin Energy's bottom-line net profit for the half-year ended December 31 fell to $557 million, after revenue growth of nine per cent to $8 billion.

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Australia’s largest coal power plant to operate for an additional two years which green groups say is a ‘disaster’

Life of Eraring power station in Lake Macquarie extended to April 2029, Origin Energy says

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Coal exit delay risks spooking clean energy investment

The ageing Eraring coal-fired power station will close in 2029, a two-year delay that could undermine investment in solar, wind, storage and transmission.

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Origin Energy to face court over 77,000 alleged law breaches after taking millions from welfare recipients

Regulator says ex-customers allegedly affected by Centrepay scandal were already ‘likely experiencing economic vulnerability’

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Overpowered: battery rebate could be drained in a year

Australian households are installing more than 1000 solar batteries every day, but their popularity could accelerate the end of the government's rebate scheme.

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Origin takes heat over coal-fired power station

Moving from coal-fired power stations to renewable energy projects could take longer than expected, a retailer has warned, amid delays and high costs.

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Liquid gas investment inflates Origin Energy's profit

Profits are up for Australia's largest energy company despite challenges from the price of coal, energy tariffs and power plant uncertainty.

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Taxpayers win as biggest power plant keeps itself open

Origin Energy has tossed a "security blanket" for Australia's largest coal power station for the coming year, saving taxpayers up to $225 million.

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Origin bets on gas and batteries to keep the lights on

Leading energy retailer Origin Energy says it is "well-placed" to benefit from the energy transition as it bets on big batteries to help keep the lights on.

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'Human error': energy giant fined $1.6m for DV breaches

One of the Australia's largest energy retailers has apologised after racking up $1.6 million in fines for their treatment of family violence-affected customers.

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Corporate giants urged to stand tall against violence

Major energy retailers, banks and utility companies are urging the rest of corporate Australia to increase action on family violence in a bid to help survivors.

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Origin Energy defends complex switch to renewables, gas

As China pushes for cheaper Australian LNG, shareholders of energy retailer and east coast gas producer Origin Energy have been warned of a "messy" transition.

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Wanted: $100m investment fund seeks green Aussie tech

A multimillion-dollar venture capital fund, backed by 50 companies including Westpac, is looking for clean energy innovations that could go global.

Newcastle Herald

Save the Newcastle Post Office, at any cost

'This significant historic building should be restored.'

Newcastle Herald

Origin Energy walks away from $207m Hunter Hydrogen Hub

Origin Energy has quit the Hunter Hydrogen Hub partnership.

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Eraring power station confirms it doesn't need Centennial's coal

Most of Eraring's coal stockpile comes from the Hunter Valley.

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Inside Eraring, the giant coal-fired power station that escaped a 2025 death sentence

Shifts in the NSW plant’s control room look a lot different now to what they did 20 years ago – largely because of the progress of renewables

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Origin Energy eyes gas imports, longer life for Eraring

Electricity and gas giant Origin Energy warns Australia will need to import gas to meet domestic demand and taxpayers may have to pay to burn coal for longer.

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Origin Energy backs big batteries to support east coast

Origin Energy will invest $450 million in the Eraring big battery project as part of a plan to accelerate its renewable energy generation and storage footprint.

Newcastle Herald

Eraring buzzing as 210-tonne transformer arrives for gigantic battery

Transporting it to the site was a 'logistical feat'.

Newcastle Herald

Lake Macquarie major projects stuck in budget slow lane

A Morisset sport centre and Mandalong Road are still years away.

Newcastle Herald

Union says Origin's Eraring coal deal leaves miners with uncertain future

The six-month deal gives Myuna colliery a brief stay of closure.

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