29 September 2025

Origin has submitted an initial scoping report to the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure to progress the Northern Tablelands Wind Farm.

4 June 2025

Eighteen community groups will receive support for a range of upcoming local events and activities from the latest round of Origin’s New England Community Investment Program.

19 May 2025

We are working with EnergyCo to relocate the north hub to our Warrane property, the site of the proposed Northern Tablelands Wind Farm.

10 April 2025

Senior Origin representatives visited the New England Regional Art Museum and PEDAL Early Intervention Service in Armidale last week to learn first-hand how the New England Community Investment Program is supporting local community groups.

8 March 2025

Wet weather didn’t dampen enthusiasm at the annual Armidale Blues Knockout carnival, held this year with support from Origin’s New England Community Investment Program. 

14 February 2025

Fifteen community groups will receive support for a range of upcoming local events and activities from the first round of Origin’s New England Community Investment Program.

16 December 2024

Following community feedback, we’re extending the Voconiq Local Voices survey period until the end of December.

27 November 2024

We’d like to hear community views on Origin’s proposed projects in the New England area to help inform our planning and decision making. A survey being conducted by Voconiq on Origin’s behalf has commenced and will be open until early December.

4 November 2024

Origin would like to support local communities in the New England during the planning phases of the Ruby Hills Wind Farm, Northern Tablelands Wind Farm and Salisbury Solar Farm projects through its recently announced New England Community Investment Program.

27 October 2024 

We’ve recently installed two new met masts on our proposed Ruby Hills Wind Farm project. 

8 July 2024

We’ve recently installed two meteorological masts, known as met masts, at our proposed Northern Tablelands Wind Farm project site.

5 July 2024

Representatives from the First Nations people of the Dunguhtti and Anaiwan groups recently provided cultural knowledge and cultural heritage monitoring for the selection of meteorological mast locations to assess the site’s wind potential.

23 April 2024

We’re proud to support Tour de Rocks 2024 – Armidale and New England’s premier charity cycling event.

15 April 2024

We’re excited to be naming sponsor for the inaugural World Sand Greens Championship for Women, hosted over three days at the Walcha Golf Club.

24 March 2024

Origin has met with host landholders of the proposed Ruby Hills Wind Farm and Salisbury Solar Farm as part of its commitment to future engagement.

15 March 2024

The shearing shed on Warrane provided a great location to catch up with neighbours and provide an update on the proposed Northern Tableland Wind Farm

12 March 2024

We’re pleased to continue with Walcha Energy’s sponsorship of the Sheep Dog Trials at this year’s Walcha Show.

20 February 2024

Origin Energy has acquired renewable energy developer Walcha Energy, including its proposed Ruby Hills Wind Farm and Salisbury Solar Farm projects.

The acquisition complements the purchase of the nearby ‘Warrane’ property in July 2023, increasing Origin’s renewable project development interests within the designated New England Renewable Energy Zone (REZ).