The Latest Breaking News from AEMO

The Australian Energy Market Operator is likely to again have to order Queensland electricity generators to fire up their plants to avoid blackouts.

A major power crisis along the east coast has been avoided with the intervention of the regulator and cooperation of industry, Energy Minister Chris Bowen says.

Fears about blackouts due to a shortage of energy in Queensland did not eventuate last night but the Sunshine State is not the only one with warnings ahead.

After warnings of potential blackouts in Queensland, the Australian Energy Market Operator says it is using its powers to direct generators to avoid a power shortage.

Former PM says state and federal governments should ‘make sure all the gas we need is available here’

Gas shortages, reported delays to major projects and coal-fired power woes are among the gifts handed to the new energy minister

In 2016, Tasmania was on the brink of being powerless when its undersea electricity cable broke and its dams were nearly empty. But these days it can produce more than enough power locally to supply homes and businesses. So, should the island unplug from the rest of Australia?

Federal cabinet has endorsed a range of gas market measures to back decisions made by Australia's energy ministers on Wednesday.

A rare combination of international and domestic events has created a perfect storm for the new government

Wholesale gas prices spiked this week and market operators have warned Australia is facing a gas shortage as we head into winter.

Australian manufacturers facing massive increases in gas prices are warning they could be forced to close. Consumers will also pay more, adding to cost-of-living pressures.