Margie Magnussen, Sheri Kenyon and Kirsty Schumacher (Stanwell); Aunty Patti Bond (Wakka Wakka Native Title Aboriginal Corporation) and Aunty Florence Bond; and Penny Sainsbury, Kylie Scotney and Sophie Naughton (Stanwell)

March 2, 2026

Women working in the power industry gathered together for an early International Women’s Day lunch and panel discussions at Kingaroy Town Hall last week.

The hall was filled for the Power-Up Qld event, which attracted female employees from both government-owned corporations and private businesses as well as local women with an interest in power-related activities and projects in the region.

There were representatives from Stanwell, Powerlink and Ergon as well as renewable energy companies.

Discussions touched on women in trades, adapting existing policies and procedures, and leading change.

There were also small group workshops to explore various topics and encourage networking.

The day was organised by CS Energy employee Mel Street, co-founder of Power-Up Qld which aims to promote opportunities for women in energy roles.

Liz Beavis, from Tilt Renewables, was helping to compere.

A large amount of items was also donated by attendees for the Share The Dignity project.

Natalie Spencer, from Golden West Apprenticeships; with Suzanne Mungall, from the South Burnett Sustainable Future Network and Cr Deb Dennien
Deputy Mayor Ros Heit with Liz Beavis, from Tilt Renewables, owners of the Coopers Gap Wind Farm
Chahpingah landholders Carolyn and Ken Stone with South Burnett Mayor Kathy Duff
Nicole Lashmar and Rebecca McLellan, from Renewable Energy Partners, which is developing the Chahpingah Wind Farm
The Kingaroy Town Hall was filled for the International Women’s Day event (and yes, there were men there, too)

  

 

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