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05 May 2023
Aerial markers installed via drone at Lake St Clair
Following a request from Newcastle Paragliding Club and Newcastle Hang Gliding Club, Ausgrid installed aerial markers across a 1.1 kilometre span of powerlines in the Lake St Clair region to increase the safety of local air users.
12 Apr 2023
Annual Bushfire Prevention Program Takes Flight
Ausgrid is utilising aerial inspections to identify future bushfire risks in the vicinity of the electricity network to keep customers and communities safer.
08 Mar 2023
Women from the field join forces in Sydney
In an energy industry first, women in ‘non-traditional’ roles will come together to embrace equity and celebrate their achievements through an initiative by NSW energy distributors Ausgrid, Endeavour Energy and Essential Energy.
27 Feb 2023
Sydney's first power pole mounted EV charger
Ausgrid unveils Sydney's first power pole mounted EV charger in Glebe
30 Jan 2023
Ausgrid reminds candidates to put safety first ahead of the NSW election campaign
Rules surrounding the posting of corflutes on electrical assets
16 Jan 2023
Marc England begins as Ausgrid CEO
Ausgrid welcomes Marc England as the new CEO, following Mr Richard Gross’ departure after six years at the helm.
20 Dec 2022
Australia’s first power pole mounted EV charger installed in Newcastle
Ausgrid brings Australia's first power pole mounted EV charger to Newcastle
09 Dec 2022
Ausgrid welcomes Hunter Central Coast Renewable Energy Zone declaration
Our extensive transmission and distribution infrastructure, highly skilled experts who are 'on the ground' in the catchment area, as well as our world-class control room, means we are uniquely positioned to help make this REZ a success.
07 Dec 2022
Christmas Lights Safety Warning
Christmas lights make the holiday season bright, so for those decorating both indoors and outdoors, Ausgrid is reminding residents to be aware of the potential dangers to stay safe this festive season.
28 Nov 2022
Agreement signed with Simply Energy for community batteries
Ausgrid community batteries set to help energy market