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Media Release – 50,000 solar customers set to benefit from power upgrades in Western Victoria
Media Release – Powercor tests new bushfire safety device in Terang
Media Release – Not a Hollywood film: Powercor crews call in the ‘Spider’
Media Release – Donald and Tarnagulla residents invited to have their say on the new energy future
Media Release – New power apprentices selected from record applications
Media Release: Powercor to test new South-West bushfire safety device
Media Release: CitiPower and Yarra Energy Foundation pursue Victorian First “SOLAR SPONGE” community battery network
Media Release: Clubs benefit from boosted investment in CitiPower Canteen Grants
Media Release: Powercor lineys help save wildlife in 37-degree scorcher
Media Release: Historic laneway reopens to join outdoor dining revolution after major power upgrade works
Media Release: Largest ever safety upgrade for Ballarat and Bendigo’s electricity network complete
Media Release: South West region to host first official flight for new choppers
Media Release: New initiative to help householders stay cool and keep energy costs down this summer
Stawell Gift Powered Up By Powercor
Powercor takes action to preserve parts of Mildura substation
Electricity networks and customers prepare for summer
Citipower and Powercor apprentices awarded
Terang power safety works reach major milestone
Recruitment kicks off for new Powercor apprentice roles
Powercor launches drone inspection trial in The Otways
Media Release: New bushfire safety device switched on in Bendigo
Media Release: Do you know how to prepare for power outages this spring?
Powerlines placed underground in Geelong bushfire safety works
Media Release: Keeping Melbourne’s electricity supplies reliable down-under
Network relief package extended to support Victorian customers
Reducing electricity bills and saving time just a click away
Media Release: New digs for Kyneton Powercor crews
Media Release: New Shepparton depot provides Powercor room to grow
New jobs for Bendigo as demand grows for customer service
Media Release: Customers the focus of Brunswick Network Upgrade
Media Release: Testing planned for new Bendigo bushfire safety device
Media Release: ‘Wonderful’ Shepparton liney lends helping hand
Media Release: Koroit REFCL the latest link in bushfire protection for Victoria’s south-west
Media Release: Annual testing to begin on bushfire safety technology in Gisborne and Woodend
Media Release: Solar installations are up
Media Release: Call to support power investment for south west dairy community
Media Release: High tech aerial inspections underway
Media Release: Major public lighting upgrade for Moorabool Shire
Media Release: Annual testing to begin on bushfire safety technology
Guidance for visitors to our offices and depots
Protecting the health and safety of our people and communities
Critical Works Continue
Media Release: Powercor conducts $180,000 upgrade to improve safety and reliability for Maude and Lethbridge
Financial Relief for Customers
Media Release: Ararat bushfire safety technology passes final test
Media release: New bushfire safety devices to be installed in Terang
Regulatory proposal presentation to the AER Public Forum
Media Release: Testing continues for Ballarat safety devices
Media Release: Outage planned in Bendigo region as part of bushfire safety device installation
Major network upgrade to improve safety and reliability in Cohuna region
New energy bill measures announced to support residential customers and small businesses in Western Victoria and Melbourne’s CBD
Media Release: Keeping the lights on for Western Victoria and Melbourne’s CBD
Western Roads Upgrade electrical works on track
Our response to COVID–19 and what that means for you
Media Statement regarding planned maintenance and outages
Media Statement: Response to ABC News on South West fires settlement
Media Release: Works underway to underground powerlines around Bendigo
Media Release: Reliability technology switched back on in Apollo Bay
Media Release: New CitiPower Canteen Grant recipients announced
Media Release: New data reveals increased extreme weather events
Media Statement: Powercor response to Warrnambool Standard
Media Release: Bushfire prevention device proves life saving in Maryborough
Media Release: Powercor conducts most detailed patrol ever undertaken in Otways
Media Release: A stronger power network and lower cost for Melbournians
Media Release: Reliable and safe power at a lower cost for Western Victorians
Media Release: Collingwood Kangaroos from Adelaide help brighten substation
Media Release: CitiPower and Powercor roll out Virtual Reality for field workers
Media Release: 31 December 2019 Power Outage Update
Media Release: Powercor’s new bushfire safety device switched on in Ararat
Media Release: Colac REFCL switched on for summer
Media Release: Powercor lineworkers hailed as heroes by police
Media Release: If the lights go out this summer, do you know what to do?
Media Release: Latest update on power outages in Victoria’s west
Media Release: Update on power outages in Victoria’s west
Media Release: The famous Lorne Pier to Pub powers into its 40th year
Media Release: Powercor proposes upgrades to network to support dairy farmers
Media Release: Work planned to test Ararat REFCL bushfire safety device
Media Release: BWM Dentsu Group brings authenticity to energy by showcasing the ‘Good people in power’
Media Release: Bellarine network upgrades completed for summer
Media Release: Plant wisely around powerlines this spring
Media Release: Work planned for Ouyen and surrounding region
Media Release: Powerline upgrades in Trentham
Media Release: CitiPower and Powercor in the spotlight for Victorian Training Awards
Media Release: Powercor submits revenue application for bushfire safety device rollout
Media Release: Eaglehawk and California Gully powerline upgrades
Media Release: Work underway on Powercor’s new Kyneton depot
Media Release: Residents urged to prepare for extreme weather
Media Release: Street closure to enable next stage of CBD power upgrade
Media Release: New bushfire safety devices to be installed in Bendigo
Media Release: Powercor starts work on new Shepparton depot
Media Release: New substation securing power supply in Melbourne CBD
Media Release: Apprentices awarded for outstanding work
Media Release: Outages in Clunes planned for June to allow Powercor to install new safety device
Media Release: Surf Coast and Bellarine Peninsula customers save power and money
Media Release: The country meets the city at the MCG
Media Release: Jack gets start in country clash
Media Release: Maintenance to be conducted on power network in Cobram, Yarrawonga and surrounds
Powercor Country Festival
Media Release: Cricket clubs receive Canteen Grant for electrical safety
Media Release: New bushfire safety device to be installed in Ballarat
Media Release: Powercor celebrates diversity in Ballarat
Media Release: From plumbing to power – a Kyneton resident jumps into a new career
Media Release: Helicopter inspection trial taking place in Winchelsea and Horsham
Media Statement: Powercor announces results of south west pole inspections
Media Release: Former mechanic swaps cars for power apprenticeship
Media Release: Next phase for Powercor’s large-scale battery
Media Release: Network power prices to fall under Powercor’s new proposal
Media Release: Network power prices to fall under CitiPower’s new proposal
Media Release: Rooftop solar increased by 13% in Powercor network in 2018
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Media Statement: AEMO load shedding
Media Statement: January 24 outages and restoration update
Media Statement: Network safety improvements since Black Saturday
Media Release: Rooftop solar installations in Bendigo increase 14% in 2018
Media Release: Innovative opportunity for Bellarine Peninsula and Surf Coast residents to be paid for saving energy
Media Statement: Customer concerns about power poles
Media Release: Prepare and Stay Aware Summer Readiness
Media Release: Advertising campaign launch
Media Release: Powercor Country Festival celebrates regional Victoria
Media Release: Power of the Country competition finalists announced
Why outages can last longer in extreme heat
Media Release: Helicopter inspections of powerlines underway
One-off heat relief package announced
Media Release: Warrnambool community ride raises $65,000
Media Release: Recycling powerlines raises $75,000 for charities