Time Running Out To Apply For Funding
South Burnett community groups that want to apply to the Tarong Community Partnership Fund for assistance for their projects have only a short time to get applications in.
Cracks Found In Tarong Turbines
Stanwell Corporation is weighing up either repairs or replacement as the best option to repair “minor cracking” detected in the turbine of the mothballed Unit 4 at Tarong Power Station.
Power Industry Advisers Named
The State Government has named the advisers who will undertake “scoping studies and market soundings” to investigate future options for Queensland’s to government-owned power generators.
Private Funding Proposal For Energy
“Business as usual” is not an option for Ergon Energy, Energex and Powerlink, Queensland Treasurer Tim Nicholls said today.
‘Fattening Pigs For Market’: ETU
The Electrical Trades Union says the State Government has been “fattening pigs for market”, preparing Stanwell and CS Energy for privatisation.
Banks Invited To Eye Stanwell
The State Government will commission “scoping studies” by investment banks and financial advisers into the future of Stanwell and CS Energy, Treasurer Tim Nicholls said today,
Resources Sector
Worth $142m To Region
The resources sector contributed $142 million to the South Burnett’s regional economy in 2012-13
Power Prices To Rise Again Next Year
Queenslanders face electricity price rises of between 5.4 per cent and 13.6 per cent next financial year.
Future Forum Tips More
Home Power Generation
Australia’s electricity landscape could change significantly in the future, with up to a one-third of consumers not connected to the grid.
Last Chance To Comment
On Qld Electricity Industry
Queenslanders have just one day left to share their vision for the State’s electricity future.
LNG Provides Glimmer Of Hope
The processing of liquid natural gas in Queensland for export could become a trigger for Stanwell to fire up one or both of its mothballed power generating units at Tarong Power Station.
Gluer Resigns From Treasury Role
Former Tarong Energy and Stanwell CEO Helen Gluer has resigned from her role as Under Treasurer “for personal reasons”.
Charity Golf Day Raises $2500
A bumper field of 97 contestants turned out at the Kingaroy Golf Course recently to take part in the Tarong Power Stations Annual Charity Open Golf Day.
Kindy Celebrates With A Fete
Ten years of fundraising have culminated with the opening of the new Kingaroy Kindergarten building
Gluer Appointed To TIQ
Former Tarong Energy and Stanwell CEO Helen Gluer has been appointed to the new Trade and Investment Queensland (TIQ) board.
There’s Now Room To Swing A Cat (Or Dog)
Kingaroy RSPCA’s shelter expansion has been completed
Atlas Ready For Action
Atlas may have carried the world on his shoulders, but for Stanwell Corporation, a swimming pool’s worth of dirt at a time is more than enough for their latest “toy” at Meandu coal mine.
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.
Reading Bug Lays Egg At Yarraman
Remember the Reading Bug?? The mysterious insect was hatched from a rare Reading Bug Egg at Nanango Showgrounds in February after months of careful care by local schoolchildren.
A Simple Message To Save A Life
RU OK? This simple question was on everyone’s lips in the Town Hall Forecourt in Kingaroy this morning.
