Project update - January 2026
29 January 2026
Victorian offshore wind auction to go live in August
This week the Victorian Government announced it will proceed with the nation’s first offshore wind auction in August this year.
This announcement emphasises the need to build new large-scale generation to boost reliability and reduce emissions.
With 90% of coal-fired capacity forecast to retire by 2035, offshore wind is critical to help keep the lights on and create jobs for these skilled workforces in regions like Gippsland.
Star of the South alone could deliver 10% of the emissions reduction needed to reach Australia’s 2035 climate target, while creating hundreds of regional jobs and injecting billions into the economy.
We're ready to get on with realising these benefits and harnessing the world-class Bass Strait winds. We'll continue to work with government, industry partners and communities as we prepare to participate in this auction.
Scientific fish surveys
We’re open!
Did you know that our Gippsland office in Yarram is open to the public Tuesday and Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm, or other days and times by appointment.
We invite you to visit for an in-person conversation, to pick up project information, or explore our 3D digital model of Star of the South on the big screen.
If you don’t live nearby, there are other ways to connect with us.
Out and about
If you’re curious about offshore wind energy or want to learn more about projects proposed in your area, find Gippsland’s offshore wind developer stall at these events in February:
Lakes Entrance Foreshore Market - Sunday 1 February, 9 am - 3 pm, next to the rotunda on the foreshore
Longford Community Market – Sunday 8 February, 9 am – 2 pm, Longford Recreation Reserve
Gippsland Lakes Boat Show – Saturday 28 February – Sunday 1 March, 10 am – 4 pm, Paynesville Esplanade
Earlier this month we took part in the annual Sea Days Festival in Port Welshpool. As always, this fun family event was a great opportunity to talk with locals and visitors enjoying summer on the Gippsland coast. Shout out to the hard-working organisers for putting on another action-packed event!
Sea Days Festival
What’s next in the environmental approvals process
In December we submitted Star of the South’s environmental assessments to government. The next key steps are:
Government reviews the documentation to ensure it meets their requirements.
The assessment is released publicly and submissions invited - we'll be available to help you find information and answer questions.
We'll consider all submissions and respond to matters raised.
Government considers the documentation and submissions when making an assessment and/or approval decisions.
Star of the South environmental survey