In this Weekly Dispatch:
- Ten renewable energy projects have been given the green light to connect to the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone.
- Origin Energy is expanding into regional Queensland, introducing competition.
- AGL acquires Upper Hunter pumped hydro projects.
- Queensland introduces planning changes for large-scale solar projects with developers required to conduct social impact assessments.
- The BOM has reported on rainfall deficiency, with water storages for Adelaide and Perth below 40% full.
- Podcast of the week: Columbia Energy Exchange chats about Canada’s election and its progress with the energy transition.