Transformer Coming On Friday

Transformer Coming On Friday

Motorists travelling in the South Burnett on Friday should keep an eye out for a convoy carrying a large transformer to Tarong Power Station.

Brylie’s Off To Melbourne

Brylie’s Off To Melbourne

Stanwell apprentice Brylie Jones – who is based at the Tarong Power Stations – will be putting her skills to the test soon at the prestigious 2023 WorldSkills Australia National Competition.

Kingaroy Is Charging Ahead

Kingaroy Is Charging Ahead

The mystery object in Kingaroy’s Alford Street car park was officially unveiled on Tuesday morning … a 50kW fast charging unit for electric vehicles.

New Stanwell CEO Appointed

New Stanwell CEO Appointed

Veteran Stanwell employee Michael O’Rourke has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the State Government-owned corporation.

BUMA To Take Over Meandu Contract

BUMA To Take Over Meandu Contract

An Indonesian company, PT Bukit Makmur Mandiri Utama (BUMA), will be taking over the operation of Meandu coal mine, possibly before the end of this year.

Stanwell Looks For Green Options

Stanwell Looks For Green Options

Stanwell – the State Government-owned corporation which operates the Tarong power stations and Meandu Mine – is looking for renewable energy projects to invest in.

COVID Safety Plan For Shutdown

COVID Safety Plan For Shutdown

The South Burnett community will be kept safe during the upcoming $36.2 million maintenance work at Tarong Power Station despite the influx of hundreds of workers into the region.

Stanwell Focuses On COVID-19 Safety

Stanwell Focuses On COVID-19 Safety

A range of COVID-19 measures have been implemented at Tarong and Tarong North power stations and Meandu Mine to ensure the safety of workers, their families and the community.

A Girl Can Do That!

A Girl Can Do That!

 Cherie Baldacchino’s father would often say, “a girl can’t do that” … but he had a cheeky grin and an ulterior motive.

Downer Signs Five-Year Deal

Downer Signs Five-Year Deal

Downer EDI will continue mining coal at Meandu for the next five years after the successful negotiation of a new contract with Stanwell

South Burnett Says Thank You!

South Burnett Says Thank You!

Most people in the South Burnett wouldn’t recognise her name … but Jenny Gregg has touched the lives of thousands of local residents.

New Role At Stanwell

New Role At Stanwell

Former chair of the Australian Energy Council, Jennifer Tarr, has been appointed general manager at Stanwell Energy, the retail arm of Stanwell Corporation.

‘Economic Boost’ From Shutdown

‘Economic Boost’ From Shutdown

The $29.9 million overhaul of Unit 4 at Tarong Power Station currently under way will provide an economic boost to the local region, Energy Minister Dr Anthony Lynham said on Thursday.

CleanCo Headache For Stanwell

CleanCo Headache For Stanwell

Stanwell Corporation is facing a potential PR problem at the end of this month when ownership of its low and no-emissions power stations is transferred to the new State Government-owned entity CleanCo.

Apprenticeships … Apply Now!

Apprenticeships …  Apply Now!

It’s that time of the year … Stanwell, Ergon and Energex are inviting applications for apprenticeships and traineeships at these government-owned enterprises.