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atollon.com.auI don’t have live access to up-to-date news feeds in this chat, but I can summarize what’s been reported recently about the “Piss Off AusNet” hill protest in Victoria and point you to where to check for the latest updates.
What exists publicly about the campaign
- The phrase PISS OFF AUSNET famously appeared shaved into a hill near Ballarat/West Victoria as part of a local protest against AusNet’s high-voltage transmission plans. Reports note ongoing community resistance and meetings with AusNet over easement terms and compensation, with concerns about consultation and impact on landholders.[1][3][4]
- Independent reviews and government scrutiny have focused on how outage events and communications are handled by AusNet and other providers, which feeds into the broader context of community frustration around infrastructure projects and service reliability in the region.[5][7]
- Coverage includes local articles and campaign sites describing actions, meetings with authorities, and arguments about landholder rights, consultation processes, and the economic/cultural impact on affected communities.[3][1][5]
How to get the latest news quickly
- Local Victorian news outlets (e.g., Ferntree Gully Star Mail, Gippsland regional outlets) often publish updates on power infrastructure campaigns and their outcomes; search their sites for “Piss Off AusNet” or AusNet vegetation/powerline projects in western/victorian hills regions.
- Campaign and advocacy pages associated with the movement may post updates, statements, or new actions. Check the main campaign site and any affiliated groups for press releases and event notices.
- Official energy regulator or utility performance reviews can provide context on outages, communications, and complaints related to AusNet; look for recent interim or final reports from bodies like the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) or state-level inquiries.
If you want, I can:
- Provide a concise timeline of the campaign’s key public milestones.
- Compile a short list of reputable sources with direct links for the latest updates.
- Create a quick summary of the broader regulatory and community-impact context to help evaluate the news.
Would you like me to pull a current, dated set of headlines and link to the best sources available? If you have a preferred region within Victoria (e.g., Ballarat, Creswick, Newlyn) I can tailor the search.
Citations: For context on the hill sign and related protests, see reporting on the Piss Off AusNet campaign and regional coverage.[4][1][5]