LATEST NEWS
December 2019
Survey Time
As part of our post-event evaluation process, we the Energy Breakthrough has not ONE but TWO surveys open right now to capture people's feedback, assess how the year went and help plan for the future. One survey is designed to capture general event and program feedback, whilst the second survey is designed for our volunteers.
November 2019
Records broken and a 54 second gap in the 24 Hour Secondary Trial
It was an electrifying finish between our two 24-hour trial winners, St Margaret’s and Berwick Grammar’s Jupiter and Caulfield Grammar School’s The Big Cheese in the final minutes of the 2019 Energy Breakthrough. By the time the checkered flag came down, 54 seconds was all that separated the record-breaking teams.
2019 Energy Breakthrough – a test of endurance, innovation and challenging weather!
This year’s Energy Breakthrough wasn’t just a test of endurance and innovation, with the thousands of students, teachers, event organisers and volunteers being tested by the horrific weather conditions on Thursday. But from Friday we enjoyed near-perfect weather conditions and enjoyed a smooth and successful 29th edition of the Energy Breakthrough!
Ryde like Holy Cross College
It’s been a wild ryde to Maryboroug [...]
Thursday Daily Wrap 2019 – EBTV [Video]
Well, it was a day of wild weather in Marybrough on Thursday 21 November 2019 - but the teams that were able to make it to Maryborough battled through the wind and heat in good spirits. Thanks to everyone from the students, teachers, support staff, judges, volunteer crews, camping coordinators and medical and emergency services for pulling together to safely get through the day. Check out our Daily Wrap video.
Volunteer Profile – Geoff Clarke
The Energy Breakthrough wouldn't be [...]
TRAVEL ADVISORY
ADVISORY: The Department of Educati [...]
INFO: HPVA
INFO: Tonight's HPVA Practice sessi [...]
THUNDERSTORM ALERT
ALERT: The Victorian Chief Health O [...]
TRAVEL ALERT
ALERT: On advice from the Dept. of [...]
HIGH WIND WARNING
HIGH WIND WARNING: Please ensure TE [...]
Extreme Weather Advice: Thursday 21 November
Important Heat/Health information has been released on our website. At this point in time (5:00pm Wednesday 20th November) we are planning for the event to continue as per the Schedule. We are aware that due to the weather forecasts and the declaration of a Total Fire Ban in Maryborough for Thursday November 21, schools may wish to change their travel arrangements. Further information is included in this News article.
Extreme Weather Advice
Important Heat/Health information h [...]
KidzFlip – From Volunteering to Racing
If you wandered past corner 8 of Tr [...]
2019 School’s Information Kits Released
The 2019 Schools Information Kits are now ready for download! These act as each team's 'Event Guide': packed full of all the details you will need to know for this year’s Energy Breakthrough, including judging schedules, marshal rosters and final information.
October 2019
Transurban joins the team to drive the Energy Breakthrough into the future
Great news! Australian toll road company Transurban, which owns and operates CityLink in Melbourne, has joined forces with the Energy Breakthrough to help the next generation of transport innovators.
TRYathlon Obstacle Training Sesh – Call for interest
Calling all TRYathlon teams: We have a test session for you to practice the skills needed to excel in the Obstacle Rally! This practice session is FREE, but schools MUST complete an online registration form to ensure a safe day for all.