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Complaints about energy and water issues in Victoria remained high in the 2024/2025 financial year, reflecting both emerging and persistent pressures in the community, from cost of living concerns and the impacts of changes at energy and water providers, to consumer experiences with new technologies. EWOV received 19,529 cases in 2024/2025, an increase of 4% … Continued
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The appointment of Sydney Water’s new boss presents a long-overdue opportunity to reset workplace culture and rebuild confidence in the public utility, the Australian Services Union said. Hunter Water Managing Director Darren Cleary has been announced as the new Manager Director of Sydney Water, following the departure of former boss Roch Cheroux earlier this … Continued
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Key Facts: Copper prices have fluctuated between $11 and $14 AUD per kg since COVID. With prices varying, a 100-metre roll of 2.5 mm 2c + E TPS copper wire valued at $30 may be sold wholesale for nearly $220 to sole traders but bought as scrap for only $3.5 a kg. Residential home builds … Continued
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New research from RMIT University shows that electricity disconnections for non-payment of bills can be stopped without significantly destabilising the market. Over 23,000 households across Australia experienced electricity disconnections for non-payment of bills in the 2023-24 financial year, causing significant harm to the mental, social and physical well-being of affected communities, with some households prioritising … Continued
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Key Facts: The Cheaper Home Batteries Program launched on July 1st 2025. The AER energy price hikes for FY 25-26 also rolled out as of July 1st 2025. Whilst over 4 million homes have invested in rooftop solar panels, fewer than 3% of Australian households are currently utilising solar battery solutions. The maximum available … Continued
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What: Press Conference When: Noon Where: Tree of Truth, behind NSW Parliament House Who: PSA General Secretary Stewart Little, ASU Secretary Angus McFarland, UnionsNSW Secretary Mark Morey Death by a thousand cuts: public servants say enough is enough The 300 jobs announced overnight to go at WaterNSW are just the latest in 1515 job … Continued
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The Australian Services Union said WaterNSW’s shock announcement today that it will cut hundreds of jobs will devastate hardworking staff, harm communities, and weaken the state’s climate preparedness. WaterNSW has announced it will cut around 300 jobs from its workforce of 1,200. WaterNSW is a state-owned corporation responsible for managing and safeguarding the … Continued
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UK startup wins US$1 million Gold Award HONG KONG, July 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Asia-based smart energy innovation award TERA-Award, organised by Full Vision Capital, has revealed the results of its fourth edition. Barocal, a British company, won the Gold Award with a prize of US$1 million for its breakthrough solid-state cooling system, … Continued
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Members of the United Services Union (USU) and Electrical Trades Union (ETU) will meet this afternoon to consider a proposed agreement put forward following a bargaining dispute that was brought before the NSW Industrial Relations Commission (IRC) by the unions last week. The matter was presided over by Commissioner McDonald and saw Riverina Water table a compromise position aimed … Continued
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Riverina Water workers have today returned to work following a second round of strike action, after management and union representatives agreed to further discussions. Riverina Water and the United Services Union (USU) have jointly committed to seeking the intervention of the New South Wales Industrial Relations Commission (IRC) to oversee further discussions on this … Continued
