Watch

Premier orders inquiry into Transgrid power failure

Published 22 October 2024, 8:56 am
The NSW Premier, Chris Minns, has announced a disaster declaration for much of central western New South Wales. Tens of thousands of residents have been without power, including the city of Broken Hill. For nearly a week, the outback city has experienced power issues first sparked by wild weather.
Tags
Australia
Investigations
Share

Recommended for you

An elderly woman in a light blue blouse rests her head against that of an elderly man lying in a hospital bed with tubes running into his nose.

Australia's life expectancy has fallen again and dropped in global rankings. Here's why

health

A close up of a hand giving an injection into an arm

We now know when a new COVID vaccine will be released. Should you get a booster?

covid-19 vaccine rollout

An ambulance outside Bangkok Hospital in Thailand.

Why methanol is a 'silent killer' — and where poisonings happen most

poisoning

A split image. On the left are two women seated on a couch. On the right is a man speaking.

Worse than Sydney: The renters bearing the brunt of unaffordable Perth

renting

A split image featuring three photos of Australian brush turkeys.

They aren't 'particularly smart'. But this bird is back in a big way in some parts of Australia

birdwatching

A woman with short grey hair, wearing a black jacket and glasses, looks on.

Who is Susie Wiles, the 'Ice Maiden' who will become Trump's chief of staff?

politics of united states

A silhouette of a woman sitting at a computer with her head resting on her fists

Alana was shocked when her boss shared her diagnosis in public. What does the law say?

privacy breaches

A woman in a white shirt with short hair stands next to a man in a dark suit. Both wear serious expressions. The Australian flag hangs behind them.

What is the misinformation bill and why has it triggered worries about freedom of speech?

misinformation