Algal Bloom Disperses
Water releases from the Meandu Creek Dam and the recent cold snap have begun to disperse an algal bloom detected in Meandu Creek.
Water releases from the Meandu Creek Dam and the recent cold snap have begun to disperse an algal bloom detected in Meandu Creek.
A suspected algal bloom has been detected in Meandu Creek downstream from the power stations at Tarong and landholders are being advised to keep stock away from the area.
Stanwell Corporation CEO Richard Van Breda has responded to union criticism of Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington made at a public meeting in Nanango last night.
Anger at Tarong Power Station job cuts and the cancellation of Stanwell Corporation’s 2014 apprenticeship intake boiled over at a public meeting held at Nanango RSL tonight.
A public forum to be held in Nanango on Thursday aims to develop an action plan “to hold local MPs to account” and draw attention to the “real hurt that is occurring in the South Burnett as a direct result of decisions made by the Brisbane-centric LNP”.
An amazing 150 million tonnes of coal have been mined from Stanwell’s Meandu Mine over the past 30 years.
Tarong Power Station site manager Dennis Franklin has personally reassured more than 20 apprentices and trainees that Stanwell is committed to completing their training.
A public forum will be held in Nanango on Thursday to protest against recent job losses at Stanwell, Ergon and in the public sector.
Senior high school students have attended the annual South Burnett Careers Expo in Kingaroy
Stanwell confirmed today there would be no intake of apprentices or trainees at Tarong in 2014
A joint trial between Stanwell and the CSIRO of post-combustion capture (PCC) technology to cut carbon emissions at Tarong Power Station has been a success, the ABC reported today.
The Combined Unions negotiating with Stanwell over job losses at Tarong Power Station have notified the Fair Work Commission of a dispute.
The Electrical Trades Union has accused the LNP State Government of “betraying the bush in its rush to privatise the electricity industry”.
A $1.8 million accommodation bill, 370 meals a day and half a tonne of savoury mince for breakfast
Early morning travellers may face some delays on the D’Aguilar Highway on Thursday, Friday and Saturday
Electrical Trades Union delegates from around Queensland flew into Brisbane today for a crisis meeting in the wake of Wednesday’s announcement of more job losses at Tarong Power Station.
Unions have claimed the decision by Stanwell Corporation, a government-owned corporation, to axe jobs at Tarong Power Station is being driven by the State Government.
Stanwell Corporation looks set to axe another 58 jobs at Tarong Power Station after racking up weekly losses estimated to be about $1 million.
Stanwell Corporation hopes to have repairs completed on Unit 1 at Tarong Power Station by the middle of next week.
The Kingaroy Croquet Club has been improving its playing court thanks to a $1000 grant from Stanwell.