14 November 2024
We’re thrilled to announce that Hydro Tasmania’s STEM education team was named a finalist for the Tasmanian Government’s 2024 STEM Communicator of the Year Award! This recognition highlights the incredible work of Sue and Gina who lead our Generation Hydro program.
08 October 2024
The next generation of scientists studying at the University of Tasmania’s IMAS will gain the benefit of real-world experience exploring to ocean using underwater robots, thanks to the donation of five remotely operated vehicles from Hydro Tasmania.
02 October 2024
Across male dominated industries, Tasmania is facing a STEM skills shortage amongst women. Our Girls in Power program is for years 9 and 10 female students, to encourage and inspire young girls to take more STEM classes in year 11 and 12, and see what a career in STEM might look like.
09 September 2024
Generation Hydro recently visited Longford Primary School for some hands-on STEM learning! Our education program is all about igniting passion for STEM with Tasmania's young people. Check out the video from Longford Primary's day with 'Gen Hydro'!
20 June 2024
In 2022, the Long Walk came to Tasmania, as part of the Northern Tasmanian Football Association's Aboriginal Round. Hydro Tasmania has been a proud sponsor of the event and the round, which celebrates the contributions of Aboriginal footballers to the competition. Watch the recap video here!
07 May 2024
Hydro Tasmania made a splash at Agfest Field Days 2024, with the debut of our new interactive power station experience, ‘the Water to Wire Power Station’. Nestled in on the corner of Mainstreet and Ninth Avenue, this interactive power station promised an electrifying experience for attendees of all ages.
29 April 2024
Old mates George and Stan have created something fascinating for our Main Street debut at Agfest this week! It’s a special part of the new interactive experience ‘Water to Wire Power Station’ being unveiled at our M85 site, at the corner of Main Street and Ninth Avenue.
17 January 2024
Igniting the spark of curiosity in the minds of the next generation is paramount, as Tasmania’s future innovators and leaders! In 2017, we gave birth to Generation Hydro, an important education program designed to kindle excitement and passion for STEM subjects among primary and secondary students across Tasmania.
27 March 2024
On 23 March 2024, we welcomed visitors to Liapootah Power Station. Our attendees got a behind-the-scenes look into how we generate renewable energy, plus enjoyed some interactive games and a sausage sizzle of course!
02 November 2023
Our first power station open day in four years was held out West at Tribute Power Station, where attendees got an exclusive look at how we generate renewable hydropower in Tasmania.
20 September 2023
This year's Junction Arts Festival is operating under a new, inclusive mantra: "Art is a universal language". Hydro Tasmania is proud to be the 2023 Accessibility Partner of the festival, happening in September.
13 July 2023
The second Girls in Power event was held this year in Northern Tasmania, to demystify the range of STEM careers available in Tasmania’s growing energy industry.
06 July 2022
Bianca Templar is the proud descendant of the Trawlwoolway and Plangermaireener people of lutruwita. Bianca's latest artwork 'From Coast to Country' is proudly on display at Hydro Tasmania's Hobart head office.
07 April 2022
Tasmania’s long history of hydropower will underpin our future. The Tarraleah hydropower scheme is a shining example of how our pioneering efforts have set us up beautifully to support today’s transitioning energy market.
24 March 2022
Dress for Success and their Empower Hour initiative is shining a light on empowering women struggling with unemployment and financial security. Following International Women's Day on 8 March, we took a look at how women are being helped to thrive in work and life.
10 February 2022
We know have a big role to play in helping primary and secondary students understand STEM subjects, including renewable energy. In 2017, Generation Hydro was born.
18 October 2021
The push to decarbonise Australia's energy sector is the opportunity for Tasmania, where what was once a mission to electrify the state now aligns with building a more sustainable future, according to Caroline Wykamp, Executive General Manager Commercial.
07 October 2021
Thanks to a grant from Hydro Tasmania, the Cancer Council Tasmania continues its great work supporting those with cancer through online complementary health programs.
23 July 2021
We catch up with Daniel Watkins ahead of the canoe slalom event at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. We asked about his canoeing career to date and learned about the qualities that make Tasmanian paddlers unique on the international circuit.
27 May 2021
The new ‘Hydro Tasmania Scholarship’ will be granted to an LGBTIQ+ Tasmanian tertiary student annually, as part of our recently announced Gold Partnership with the Pinnacle Foundation.