Blackout In Nanango
Ergon Energy work crews have replaced some equipment that was arcing on the top of an electricity pole near the Nanango netball courts.
Last Chance To Comment
On Qld Electricity Industry
Queenslanders have just one day left to share their vision for the State’s electricity future.
‘Privatisation By Stealth’: Union
The Electrical Trades Union has accused the State Government of lying over asset sales, saying up to $60 million of assets belonging to Ergon Energy are on the market.
Damage Cuts Power
A tree has been pushed over high-voltage power lines during storm clean-up activities at Tansey causing a blackout in the Goomeri area.
Chopper To Check Power
Lines After Wild Storms
Ergon Energy crews from Maryborough and Kingaroy are heading to areas in and around Goomeri today to assist Murgon crews restore power to almost 200 customers who have been left without supply following last night’s storms.
Storm Causes Blackouts
About 1000 Ergon Energy customers in the South Burnett region lost power this evening as storms passed across the region.
$5000 Grants Available From Ergon
Community groups can apply for grants up to $5000 to deliver electrical safety or energy efficiency projects in regional Queensland.
Ergon Crews Working To Restore Power
About 600 customers across the South Burnett were still without power at 9:00pm tonight after a line of storms crossed the region earlier this evening.
Ergon Urges Customers To Register
Regional Queenslanders using equipment for confirmed life-threatening medical conditions are urged to ensure they are registered with Ergon Energy’s Life Support program before the onset of the storm and cyclone season.
Ergon Profit Angers Union
The Electrical Trades Union is angry that financial reports show that Ergon Energy profits rose more than 25 per cent, to $434 million, at a time when more than 500 jobs were axed.
Ergon Offers Apprenticeships
In good news for local school leavers, Energy Energy is pressing ahead with its 2014 intake of apprentices despite a decision earlier this year by fellow government-owned corporation Stanwell to suspend its program.
ETU Braces For Fight Over Jobs
The Electrical Trades Union says the release of internal Ergon Energy documents has confirmed that 525 jobs have been axed – including frontline staff – at the State Government-owned corporation since last year.
Storms Black Out 4000 Homes
The first major storms of the season have caused power supply interruptions to about 3900 Ergon Energy customers in the South Burnett tonight.
Have Your Say On Electricity
Queenslanders are being asked to share their vision for the State’s electricity future with the release today of the 30 Year Electricity Strategy discussion paper by the State Government.
Ergon Warning On Bushfires
With predictions by authorities of another significant bush fire season ahead, Ergon Energy is warning the community about fire-related power disruptions.
Petition Seeks Power ‘Choice’
A consumer group is pushing for regional Queenslanders to be given the choice to buy their electricity from a retailer other than Ergon Energy.
Damage Causes Two Blackouts
Two blackouts affected Ergon Energy customers in parts of Kingaroy and the surrounding district last night.
Unions ‘Selective With Truth’
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington says unions have been “selective with the truth” over Ergon Energy depot closures.
MP Slams Union ‘Scaremongering’
Acting Energy Minister Andrew Cripps says despite “misinformation and scaremongering” by the Electrical Trades Union, the State Government has not made any decisions about the closure of any Ergon Energy depots.
Handbrake Failure Causes Blackout
A handbrake failure on a parked truck has been blamed for a blackout which hit parts of Kingaroy this morning.
