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Welcome to the Good Change Club

Welcome to the Good Change Clubchevron_right

29 March 2022

Introducing the Good Change Club. An Origin initiative in partnership with…
Going solar checklist

Going solar checklistchevron_right

15 March 2022

If you're on of the many Aussie households who are thinking…
Good Education Report reveals parents concerns for kids returning to school

Good Education Report reveals parents concerns for kids returning to schoolchevron_right

31 January 2022

According to new research from the Origin Energy Foundation, concerns are…
Did you know switching to Origin is as simple as 1, 2, 3?

Did you know switching to Origin is as simple as 1, 2, 3?chevron_right

02 December 2021

We all need a change sometimes, and when we do, we…
Choosing the best Origin Energy plan

Choosing the best Origin Energy planchevron_right

04 November 2021

Managing electricity bills in a share house, and choosing the best…
Netball clubs can score up to $140 when members sign up to Origin Go

Netball clubs can score up to $140 when members sign up to Origin Gochevron_right

06 September 2021

Through our partnership with Netball Australia, Origin's helping deliver much needed…
Give a little, get a lot through volunteering

Give a little, get a lot through volunteeringchevron_right

19 August 2021

At Origin, we've moved our volunteering online. Mark Bernhardt shares how…
Recycling boost at Eraring Power Station

Recycling boost at Eraring Power Stationchevron_right

18 August 2021

Find out how we’re improving our ash-recycling capabilities at Australia's largest…
Diamond netballer delivers good energy to Chinchilla

Diamond netballer delivers good energy to Chinchillachevron_right

17 August 2021

The netball court's just one of the many places where good…
Origin launches Originate to hunt out Australia’s new energy ideas

Origin launches Originate to hunt out Australia’s new energy ideaschevron_right

16 August 2021

Find out how Origin's new Originate program is helping start-ups, and…
Inspiring an Indigenous talent pipeline

Inspiring an Indigenous talent pipelinechevron_right

13 August 2021

At Origin, we're investing in the next generation of Aboriginal and…
Adapting to a changing energy landscape

Adapting to a changing energy landscapechevron_right

12 August 2021

Downs Power Station Manager, Anthony Ham, shares how the plant’s adapting…
Culturally diverse communities lack energy confidence

Culturally diverse communities lack energy confidencechevron_right

21 May 2021

Research reveals culturally and linguistically diverse communities (CALD) name confidence as…
Supporting customers experiencing hardship

Supporting customers experiencing hardshipchevron_right

26 April 2021

Customers experiencing financial stress can rest assured that if they fall…
What is electricity?

What is electricity?chevron_right

30 March 2021

Electricity is part of our lives, providing light and heat to…
How do you tell a scam from a real Origin message?

How do you tell a scam from a real Origin message?chevron_right

24 March 2021

We’ve all received them; emails that look just a little off,…
Working together to support vulnerable women in Victoria

Working together to support vulnerable women in Victoriachevron_right

23 March 2021

Origin's proud to support The Queen’s Fund, a non-profit organisation that…
Giving good energy back to Melbourne

Giving good energy back to Melbournechevron_right

10 February 2021

We at Origin are delighted to partner with other leading Melbourne…
Origin joins Voices for Power project

Origin joins Voices for Power projectchevron_right

05 February 2021

Origin has partnered with other energy companies to launch “Voices for…
Delivering greater savings for SA concession card holders

Delivering greater savings for SA concession card holderschevron_right

25 January 2021

Origin has announced the South Australian Concession Energy Discount Offer which…
We’re on track to transform the way we do energy

We’re on track to transform the way we do energychevron_right

18 December 2020

Our partnership with Octopus aims to completely transform energy retailing. Here's…
Gift with purpose this Christmas

Gift with purpose this Christmaschevron_right

16 December 2020

Give children a life-changing gift this Christmas: knowledge. The Head of…
New Indigenous Education Program focused on STEM

New Indigenous Education Program focused on STEMchevron_right

05 November 2020

Students in FNQ have been the first to take part in…
Meet Macinley Butson

Meet Macinley Butsonchevron_right

19 October 2020

Macinley Butson is a young inventor and judge of Origin's Little…
Giving back when times get tough

Giving back when times get toughchevron_right

12 October 2020

Origin Energy is proud to have been named by GoodCompany as…
A great place to work

A great place to workchevron_right

17 September 2020

Origin has been certified as a Great Place to Work by…
COVID-19 care packs for our Victorian team

COVID-19 care packs for our Victorian teamchevron_right

09 September 2020

Volunteers at the Origin Brisbane office put together COVID-19 care packs…
Supporting safety across Australia

Supporting safety across Australiachevron_right

14 August 2020

For 48 years Origin's National Response Centre (NRC) has been providing…
Promoting opportunities for Indigenous businesses in our supply chain

Promoting opportunities for Indigenous businesses in our supply chainchevron_right

13 August 2020

We are committed to increase the participation of Indigenous businesses throughout…
Preserving connection to country

Preserving connection to countrychevron_right

12 August 2020

Jill and Daen are part of our cultural heritage team. Managing…
Working with the Injune Early Learning Centre to provide early education

Working with the Injune Early Learning Centre to provide early educationchevron_right

10 August 2020

Origin's Maxine Thomas, is using her 20 years’ teaching experience to…
Supporting our communities in times of need

Supporting our communities in times of needchevron_right

10 August 2020

In January 2020, the Currowan bushfire threatened our Shoalhaven Pumped Hydro…
Creating a digital-first customer experience

Creating a digital-first customer experiencechevron_right

10 August 2020

Making energy smarter and easier for our customers through technology has…
Eraring plant nursery: applying Indigenous techniques to site revegetation

Eraring plant nursery: applying Indigenous techniques to site revegetationchevron_right

06 August 2020

Origin’s Eraring Power Station onsite nursery is supporting rehabilitation at the…
Mark Bernhardt; mentoring kids for the future

Mark Bernhardt; mentoring kids for the futurechevron_right

01 May 2020

Our staff are getting involved in volunteer programs providing young people…
Announcing our strategic partnership with Octopus Energy

Announcing our strategic partnership with Octopus Energychevron_right

01 May 2020

We're excited to announce our new strategic partnership with innovative UK…
Protecting our people and communities

Protecting our people and communitieschevron_right

15 April 2020

As a provider of essential services like natural gas, power and…
How to do a self-meter read in 4 simple steps

How to do a self-meter read in 4 simple stepschevron_right

14 April 2020

Estimated reads are pretty close, but not 100% accurate. The good…
Supporting you in this challenging time

Supporting you in this challenging timechevron_right

08 April 2020

Let me reassure you about one thing: as a provider of…
COVID-19: Supporting customers and maintaining energy supply

COVID-19: Supporting customers and maintaining energy supplychevron_right

24 March 2020

Origin has reassured its customers that help is available for anyone…
Mel Homes-Allen, Keeping the power on

Mel Homes-Allen, Keeping the power onchevron_right

11 March 2020

With a background in social work, Mel Homes-Allen always wanted to…
Building relationships in the NT

Building relationships in the NTchevron_right

24 February 2020

Origin Regional Relationship Specialist, Russell Jeffrey, shares how he's helping build…
We’re proud to be partnering with Netball Australia

We’re proud to be partnering with Netball Australiachevron_right

19 February 2020

We're so happy to announce our three-year sponsorship of Netball Australia.…
Lights for learning

Lights for learningchevron_right

17 February 2020

All around Australia, Origin volunteers and school children are working together…
Building an inclusive culture

Building an inclusive culturechevron_right

04 February 2020

Find out how we're building an inclusive culture that supports our…
What is LPG?

What is LPG?chevron_right

20 November 2019

Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) is a hydrocarbon consisting of propane &…
Need your hot water serviced? Origin has you covered

Need your hot water serviced? Origin has you coveredchevron_right

18 November 2019

Did you know we've been servicing and replacing broken hot water…
Connecting your new property has never been easier

Connecting your new property has never been easierchevron_right

05 November 2019

Life can be super hectic when you're moving house or building…
Origin ranks in global top 10 for gender equality

Origin ranks in global top 10 for gender equalitychevron_right

25 October 2019

We’re always looking to encourage greater diversity at Origin, and to…
Charmaine Bretherton, putting a focus on safety.

Charmaine Bretherton, putting a focus on safety.chevron_right

22 October 2019

Charmaine Bretherton shares what a day in the life is like…
Demystifying peak and off-peak power

Demystifying peak and off-peak powerchevron_right

03 October 2019

Understanding how off-peak power works, and the benefits of it, could…
Origin wins Good Company’s Best Workplaces to Give Back

Origin wins Good Company’s Best Workplaces to Give Backchevron_right

18 September 2019

We're super proud to have been named winner in Good Company's…
Origin’s Beetaloo Exploration Project FAQ’s Answered

Origin’s Beetaloo Exploration Project FAQ’s Answeredchevron_right

21 August 2019

What is fracking? Why are you doing it in the NT?…
When your passion meets your 9 to 5

When your passion meets your 9 to 5chevron_right

19 August 2019

Is finding joy in your job the key to work-life balance?…
CSIRO confirms, 50% less greenhouse gas emissions

CSIRO confirms, 50% less greenhouse gas emissionschevron_right

13 August 2019

An Australian report released by the CSIRO confirms low emissions from…
Working with host Traditional Owners and Territory business

Working with host Traditional Owners and Territory businesschevron_right

12 August 2019

As part of our return to the Beetaloo, Origin is working…
The ins and outs of estimated bills

The ins and outs of estimated billschevron_right

26 June 2019

We break down how you can avoid an estimated bill and…
Leah leading the way to a better work/life balance

Leah leading the way to a better work/life balancechevron_right

29 May 2019

Diversity and inclusion are central to way we work at Origin…
A bundle of joy and a bundle of benefits for new Origin parents

A bundle of joy and a bundle of benefits for new Origin parentschevron_right

27 May 2019

Attracting and keeping great people means rewarding loyalty with meaningful workplace…
Advantages of gas cooking

Advantages of gas cookingchevron_right

09 May 2019

Want to start cooking with gas? Here's a summary of the…
Supporting our most vulnerable customers

Supporting our most vulnerable customerschevron_right

30 April 2019

It’s critical that we provide the right support for people experiencing…
Working with Traditional Owners in the Beetaloo

Working with Traditional Owners in the Beetaloochevron_right

24 April 2019

The prospective Beetaloo Basin covers 18,500 square kilometres right in the…
Responsible development contributes to regional economic development

Responsible development contributes to regional economic developmentchevron_right

24 April 2019

Origin’s onshore exploration activities in the Northern Territory are ensuring early…
Getting back on the ground in the Beetaloo

Getting back on the ground in the Beetaloochevron_right

16 April 2019

The tremendously prospective Beetaloo Basin has the potential to be a…
Delivering greater savings for SA concession card holders

Delivering greater savings for SA concession card holderschevron_right

15 April 2019

Households will receive greater savings off their electricity bills with Origin…
What are we doing to make your good energy more affordable?

What are we doing to make your good energy more affordable?chevron_right

12 April 2019

We think it’s our job to make sure you can afford…
Elise Ring, delivering energy to your home

Elise Ring, delivering energy to your homechevron_right

03 April 2019

Elise and her team of operations and efficiency engineers are responsible…
What causes power outages

What causes power outageschevron_right

06 March 2019

Power outages can happen at any time. That’s why Origin has…
What is load shedding and why does it occur

What is load shedding and why does it occurchevron_right

05 March 2019

We take a closer look at what load shedding is and…
Conway Blacker, keeping the lights on

Conway Blacker, keeping the lights onchevron_right

28 February 2019

Plant Technician, Conway Blacker, shares what his role looks like on…
Origin Half Year Results 2019

Origin Half Year Results 2019chevron_right

21 February 2019

CEO Frank Calabria on our Half Year Results for 2019.
The factors that affect internet speed

The factors that affect internet speedchevron_right

08 February 2019

Slow internet at home? Want to be sure your connection will…
Assessing air quality in Queensland’s major gas region

Assessing air quality in Queensland’s major gas regionchevron_right

08 February 2019

A new CSIRO study has found that the ambient air quality…
Renee Hill on providing customers with solutions

Renee Hill on providing customers with solutionschevron_right

08 February 2019

This year, we shared the stories of some of our most…
Origin joins Energy Charter

Origin joins Energy Charterchevron_right

08 February 2019

The launch of The Energy Charter is an important step for…
Origin commits to Energy Charter

Origin commits to Energy Charterchevron_right

01 February 2019

The launch of The Energy Charter is an important step for…
What is the National Electricity Market?

What is the National Electricity Market?chevron_right

22 January 2019

What is the National Electricity Market (NEM)? What does it do…
How stuff works: the electricity grid

How stuff works: the electricity gridchevron_right

14 January 2019

Australia's sophisticated electrical grid ensures electricity can make the long journey…
What to do if you receive a high energy bill

What to do if you receive a high energy billchevron_right

10 January 2019

When it comes to energy bills, there are a number of…
Energy in Australia

Energy in Australiachevron_right

02 January 2019

Australia’s electricity generation relies heavily on traditional energy sources. Learn more where…