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Visiting hours have been reduced at Perth hospitals as COVID impacts another aged care provider, as two staff members from Hollywood Private Hospital test positive to the virus.

The national grid operator said two power stations tripping almost simultaneously is a rare, “one-off” event.

Irish system operators have issued an amber alert over tightening power capacity margins on the all-island grid. The Single Electricity Market Operator, a joint venture between TSOs Eirgrid and SONI, said the alert comes into force from 4pm today. The warning has been issued as demand has increased due to a cold snap with generation from renewables dropping because of weather conditions, leaving a narrow gap between system demand and available generation. “Please be aware that the TSO(s) are ...