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A protest against a major energy transmission project planned for Central Victoria turned ugly when nearly 100 farmers rallied with tractors against the controversial Western Renewables Link (WRL).

Families were finding themselves forced to choose between heating their homes and putting food on the table, while businesses throughout the UK closed their doors for good.

Australia's east coast liquefied natural gas (LNG) exporters may need to divert excess gas supply for domestic customers to stave off any potential supply shortages this winter in the country's south, the energy market operator said on Thursday.

The energy market operator has warned Australias eastern states are facing severe gas shortages with grim forecast adding to bad news that electricity bills are also set to soar.

Australians could struggle to stay warm this winter after the energy market regulator warned of a potential gas ...

Australia’s southern states could experience blackouts this winter, with a new report from Australia’s Energy Market Operator (AEMO) highlighting the “continued risks” of “gas supply shortfalls”.

Homes and businesses in the southern states could suffer gas shortages this winter and ongoing shortfalls within a few years.

While the natural gas supply outlook for Australia has improved, exporters may have to offer additional supplies to domestic consumers next winter.

Queensland’s LNG exporters may need to divert gas to domestic customers to head off a shortfall in the southern states this winter and even then, shortages may occur.

Customers could face supply gaps if cold weather coincides with low levels of renewable energy generation, report says