LNP Backs Union’s Campaign Over Jobs
Energy Minister Mark Bailey must address community concerns over potential job cuts at Ergon Energy, according to the LNP.
Ergon Workers Walk Out
Ergon electricians and linesmen based in Bundaberg walked off the job on Wednesday claiming the company plans to axe frontline jobs in the Fraser Burnett region.
Ergon Offers ‘Life Support’ Warnings
Recent blackouts caused by storm damage have prompted Ergon Energy to issue a timely reminder about its “life support” program.
Unions Welcome Electricity Merger
The merger of Ergon Energy and Energex has been welcomed by unions after a pledge by the State Government that despite a predicted 360 job losses there will be no forced redundancies.
Storms Cause String Of Blackouts
Friday night’s storms lashed the Kingaroy and Nanango areas with strong winds and driving rain, and left a string of blackouts in their wake.
Friday’s Storms Cause Blackouts
Thunderstorms on Friday afternoon left more than 9000 local Ergon Energy customers without power
Flying Doctor Fundraiser
Reaches $10m Milestone
Ergon Energy Retail customers have given the Royal Flying Doctor Service in Queensland 10 million reasons to celebrate with a major milestone reached last week.
Storms Black Out 10,000 Homes
More than 10,000 homes lost power as a string of storms crossed the South Burnett on Saturday afternoon
Powerful Boost For SES
SES volunteers will benefit from a new sponsorship deal with Ergon Energy, Energex and Powerlink.
Federal MP Labels Ergon
Energy Profits ‘Secret Tax’
Federal Member for Flynn Ken O’Dowd has accused the Queensland Government of extracting a “secret tax” through rising electricity prices.
12,000 Lose Power
Towns in the northern half of the South Burnett and parts of Gympie region lost power at 6:48pm on Monday night.
Please Watch Out
For Our Poles: Ergon
Ergon Energy is appealing for land owners considering a burn-off to take care around its infrastructure to avoid power poles being accidentally set on fire.
Kingaroy Substation Deferred
The construction of a proposed Kingaroy South Substation due to begin in 2018 has been shelved until 2025
Fallen Powerline Strikes Ute
Several people escaped injury when a powerline at Wondai Sportsground suddenly snapped on Saturday
Ergon Looking For
‘Green’ Energy Projects
The State Government announced on Friday that Ergon Energy will be entering the market to buy 150MW of renewable energy from regional Queensland.
Ergon Grant Powers Plant Nursery
The Barambah Environmental Education Centre near Gallangowan will install a solar-powered water pump to recycle rainwater used in its native plant nursery thanks to a $5000 grant from Ergon Energy’s Community Fund.
Ergon Grants Now Open
Applications are now open for Ergon Energy’s Community Fund with grants between $200 and $5000 available for individual organisations.
Ergon Looking For Apprentices
Ergon Energy has begun its search for apprentices to start work in 2016.
Ergon Raises $1.1m For Flying Doctor
Ergon Energy has raised more than $1.1 million for the Royal Flying Doctor Service from customer and employee donations over the past 12 months … taking their total to almost $9.5 million.
Power Companies To Take On State Debt
The State Government announced today it will cut $4.1 billion off the State’s forecast $80 billion debt by shifting it on to the balance sheets of government-owned electricity network companies.
