Happy As: Larry's 57 years with 'the Hydro'

20 December 2023

Larry is Hydro Tasmania’s longest serving current employee and this month, surrounded by his family, friends, and colleagues, officially retired after 57 years of dedicated service!



Power play: Hobart Hurricanes and Hydro Tasmania's guide to an epic summer!

20 December 2023

The Hobart Hurricanes are back in full swing for another Big Bash season! This year, we are thrilled to be a Community Sponsor of the ‘Canes. Amongst a flurry of off-season training, the W/BBL teams were put through their paces at the Hydro Tas x Hurricanes Training Camp!



The dream team behind the Gordon outage

15 December 2023

A planned outage may sound simple, but undertaking one like the recent Gordon power station outage was no easy feat for the 65-strong team.



Fun for the whole family in Tasmania

22 November 2023

There are so many activities that you can enjoy at our recreation sites, from South to North to out West! From day trips to weekends (or even weeks) away, you can enjoy life on the water, snag the catch of the summer or just enjoy Tasmania’s unique environments.



Keeping our people and power stations safe from bushfires

14 November 2023

In the wake of recent Tasmanian bushfires, we want to assure Tasmanians that we are bushfire ready, and have plans in place to keep staff, and assets, safe and operational.



Travelling Tassie with your four-legged friend

14 November 2023

Your dog is as much a member of the family as everyone else – so why not take them along on your weekend away to our pooch-friendly campsites!



Open day success a Tribute to our hydro history

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.



Creating an adaptive culture at Hydro Tasmania

10 October 2023

In life - and in business - change is the only constant. Yes, it’s a cliché – but for over two years at Hydro Tasmania group we’ve had a deep commitment to the evolution of our culture, so we can tackle the energy industry’s biggest challenges head on.



All in a day’s work – Four divers, an enormous crane and a six-tonne log

05 October 2023

We all know how many times an unexpected issue can arise in the workplace; have a thought for our Mersey Forth team whose unexpected issue was a retrieval operation for a 10 metre long, one metre diameter, six tonne log that was found in Lake Cethana.



King Island reigns supreme when it comes to renewables

05 October 2023

King Island might be a small island off a slightly larger island (Tasmania) off a really big island (Australia), but it punches well above its weight when it comes to renewable energy innovation.



Tasmania's Superpower: Follow the road trip!

29 September 2023

Tasmania is famous for its stunning landscapes, pristine wilderness and unique wildlife. But there's more to our island paradise than meets the eye. Hidden beneath its breath-taking scenery lies a powerful superpower – hydroelectricity.



Tasmania’s clean energy: 101

29 September 2023

Sometimes, things move slowly in Tasmania, but when it comes to energy, we’re well ahead of the pack. Read on to explore how renewable energy became one of Tasmania’s superpowers and why it will underpin our future.



Meet the ‘Mayor of Strathgordon’

29 September 2023

If you’ve visited Strathgordon or worked for ‘the Hydro’ over the last thirty years, odds are you’ve run into the ‘Mayor of Strathgordon’. This isn’t his official title, but it may as well be!



Accessibility the focus for this year's Junction Arts Festival

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.


Lake Rosebery on Tasmania's West Coast, with mountains and trees behind it. The clouds and blue skies are reflecting in the lake

Adventure without a trace!

13 June 2023

Hydro Tasmania returned to Agfest in May this year, where we chatted all things 'leave no trace'. Camping in Tassie can be in-tents, so check out these tips on how to protect our great Tasmanian wildlife, and where to plan your next adventure!


Oliver, wearing high-vis and a helmet, smiling for a photo standing in front of a a dam spilling water downstream. A wall of green trees is in the background.

Hydro families power on

16 May 2023

Our hydro history is a long one. It has told stories of sacrifice, change, and family legacies. One of these continues today with Oliver Giudici, Civil Engineer at Hydro Tasmania.



An icon of our past looks to a bright future

03 May 2023

The Tarraleah scheme in Tasmania’s central highlands is a great example of past hydropower pioneering efforts and the bright future energy opportunity.